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SAG-AFTRA Suspends Video Game Strike After Securing Tentative Deal With Major Developers


SAG-AFTRA has suspended its strike against the major video game developers after reaching a tentative deal

SAG-AFTRA on strike against the major video game companiesGetty Images SAG-AFTRA has officially suspended its strike against some of the major video game developers, nearly two days after securing a tentative new contract. While the deal reached earlier this week still needs the approval of the National Board and the membership at large, SAG-AFTRA members will now be able to return to work on productions under the Interactive Media Agreement, including publicity and promotion. The contract covers voice and performance-capture talent on video games, and the union has repeatedly sounded the alarm on how AI could negatively impact these professions.

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