November 7 isn't just N7 Day for gamers; it's also the date that the first Gears of War debuted on the Xbox 360 in 2006. Today marks the 18th anniversary of that game, and Xbox Game Studios is celebrating the occasion by confirming that the next game in the series, Gears of War: E-Day, will … Read more
Hair loss affects us all differently. Some guys experience it gradually, over many decades, while others become almost completely bald by the age of 25. Some people try everything to combat hair loss, from hair transplants to prescription treatments to nutritional supplements. Results are mixed, depending on how committed you are to keeping your hair … Read more
The International Federation of Actors (FIA) has declared its support for the SAG-AFTRA video game strike. The FIA represents artists from more than 60 countries who “voted unanimously” to support SAG-AFTRA during a meeting held in New Zealand earlier this month. The resolution was jointly drafted by the Actors' Equity Association, Canada's ACTRA and Equity … Read more
It may have fallen out of the public eye a bit since it began in late July, but the SAG-AFTRA video game voice actor strike action remains very active. There was a demonstration at Electronic Arts' studio in Los Angeles this week – but arguably more impressive, at least in terms of the strike's widespread … Read more
SAG-AFTRA has made progress in securing better rights for video game actors by entering into a new partnership with Lightspeed LA. The Tencent-owned developer has signed the EU's Interiim Interactive Media Agreement, which, among other things, offers protection for actors concerned about using AI with their voice. SAG-AFTRA members are currently on strike, with one … Read more
Trigger warning: This article contains references to rape and sexual assault Game industry executives have expressed concern about being asked to show sexually explicit content without notice. In a recent BBC News report, the actors said that “cultural secrecy surrounding the projects” results in scripts not being shared until the day of filming. Professional casting … Read more
Rick & Morty creator Justin Roiland's hit game High on Life is getting an animated TV series. Deadline reports that Emmy-winning actor JB Smoove (Cub Your Enthusiasm) will serve as a producer on the series through his company Alternate Side Productions. Smoove voiced Gus in the video game, and the site reported that there's a … Read more