SAG-Aftra Union Performers Call for AI Protections in Video Games, Picket Disney
Actors and performers in the SAG/AFTRA union have been calling for AI protections in the video game industry.
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Insert Coin: SAG-AFTRA Announces Strike Against Video Game Industry over AI Concerns
SAG-AFTRA, the actors’ guild representing voice and motion-capture performers in the video game industry, has announced a strike against major gaming companies that began on Friday.
Woke Gaming ‘Consultants’ Epicly Fail at Censoring Gamers, Face Massive Online Backlash
An employee of the woke video game narrative consultant firm Sweet Baby Inc. recently attempted to silence a critic on the Steam gaming platform for the crime of listing the games that Sweet Baby Inc. consulted on. The resulting backlash has included a viral spread of anti-woke messaging and Sweet Baby employees and their leftist journalist friends privating their X/Twitter accounts.
Actors Union Threatens 3rd Hollywood Strike — Against Video Game Makers: AI ‘Putting Our Members in Jeopardy’
As its strike against the studios approaches its third month, the union representing Hollywood actors is now rattling its saber at another industry — video game makers. SAG-AFTRA leaders announced Friday that they will seek authorization for a strike against major
Woke EA Updates ‘The Sims’ Game to Give Teen Female Characters Double Mastectomy Scars, Chest Binders
The Sims, a video game produced by Electronic Arts that is particularly popular amongst young women, has announced a new update to the game which allows users the option to make their characters confused about their sex, including giving young female characters double mastectomy scars and chest binders. Popular commentator Libs of TikTok remarked, “They’re teaching young healthy girls that it’s ok to chop off their breasts.”
Loot Boxes: ‘Industry Cannot be Trusted’ UK Refuses to Regulate Gaming Mechanics Linked to ‘Problem Gambling’
The UK government has concluded that it will not regulate video game mechanics that have been linked to “problem gambling” by multiple studies, saying that it wants video game companies to self-regulate instead.
NYT: John Madden Was the Mastermind of an $8 Billion Gaming Franchise
In a recent article, the New York Times describes how football coach and sportscaster John Madden became the face of a billion-dollar gaming franchise.
Hackers Steal Sensitive Data from Gaming Giant EA
Hackers reportedly breached the internal systems of Electronic Arts, one of the largest video game publishers in the world, and stole important data including game source code and internal tools.
Electronic Arts Cancels Three Video Game Tournaments After Florida Shooting
Video game giant Electronic Arts has canceled three Madden 19 esports tournament events, due to the Sunday’s shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, reports say.
EA Temporarily Removes ‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ Microtransactions Following Controversy
Star Wars Battlefront II publisher Electronic Arts has responded to the ongoing controversy behind the game’s aggressive monetization by disabling the purchase of in-game currency — for now.
Wall Street Analysts Concerned ‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ Controversy Could Affect Sales
The outcry over Star Wars Battlefront II’s monetization has reached a fever pitch despite token efforts from Electronic Arts, and now investors are growing concerned.
EA’s Defense of ‘Star Wars Battlefront II’ Microtransactions Becomes Reddit’s Most Downvoted Comment of All Time
Electronic Arts was hammered for their rebuttal to gamers’ complaints about the ludicrous advancement requirements and microtransactions in the upcoming Star Wars multiplayer shooter.
‘Titanfall 2’, ‘Mass Effect Andromeda’, ‘Battlefield 1’ Stand Out at EA’s E3 Showing
Electronic Arts won’t be squatting in the center of the E3 show floor this year, but their press conference made a strong showing of their coming line-up. Titanfall 2 is getting as much hype as anything EA has ever pushed.
EA Shuts Down Donald Trump ‘Mass Effect’ Parody Video over Copyright Claim
Video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) filed a successful copyright claim on a pro-Donald Trump parody video after it gained popularity when Trump retweeted it.
‘Star Wars Battlefront’ Review: Stay on Target
Star Wars Battlefront is a game reminiscent of the era before multiplayer games became weighed down by extraneous features and superfluous content. While it lacks a lot of the gilding we’ve come to expect from competitive shooters, this focus on the core experience had paid off in spades.
EA Executive Talks DLC, Indie Games, and Developer Recruitment
GameSpot interviewed Peter Moore, the chief operating officer of Electronic Arts (EA), at Gamescom and discussed downloadable content for games, indie titles, and developer recruitment.
‘Battlefield Hardline’ Review: The Worst ‘Battlefield’ Game Ever Made
If the headline isn’t blunt enough for you, let me be crystal clear: after playing Battlefield Hardline extensively for over a month, I can say the game is an absolute disaster, and everyone involved with its release should be embarrassed.
Tea Party References Scrubbed from ‘Battlefield Hardline’ After Breitbart Report
Last year, Breitbart News reported that preview footage of EA’s then-unreleased first-person shooter Battlefield Hardline contained content that conflated the Tea Party movement with a group of racist survivalist enemies.
