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Arc Raiders’ developer Embark Studios re-recorded some AI-generated voice lines with professional actors after launch, saying real voices provide higher quality. The studio paid actors to license their voices for text-to-speech use and replaced several lines, though not all AI lines were scrapped. In response to feedback, the team plans to keep using actors for updates while still employing AI for non-essential lines.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment for Switch 2 features a cast of 34 English voice actors, including Patricia Summersett as Zelda and Matt Mercer as Ganondorf, with social media confirming the full voice cast. The game has received positive reviews for its gameplay and presentation, making it a strong entry in the Zelda spin-off series.
SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative agreement with major gaming studios on the Interactive Media Contract, potentially ending the voice actors' strike that began in July 2024, with key issues including AI use in voice acting being addressed, though the strike will continue until the agreement is ratified by members.
SAG-AFTRA, the union representing video game voice actors, has reached a tentative agreement with game companies after a strike that began in July 2024, primarily over AI usage concerns. The deal includes AI guardrails and other gains, but must be reviewed and ratified by union members. The strike highlighted issues around AI's impact on performers' livelihoods, with the union maintaining that members will stay on strike until a strike suspension agreement is finalized.
Activision announced 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' during the Xbox Games Showcase, set for release in 2025, featuring voice and motion capture performances by Milo Ventimiglia, Kiernan Shipka, and Michael Rooker, with the game set in 2035 and available on multiple platforms including Game Pass.
Nintendo has replaced longtime voice actors for characters like Princess Peach, Toad, and Donkey Kong in Mario Kart World, ending the era of voice work by Samantha Kelly and others, and marking a shift away from Charles Martinet's long-standing role as Mario.
Multiple Persona 4 voice actors, including Yuri Lowenthal, Erin Fitzgerald, and Amanda Winn Lee, have publicly stated they will not be returning for the upcoming Persona 4 remake, leading to speculation that these announcements are a coordinated marketing strategy ahead of the game's official reveal, possibly during Summer Game Fest.
Several voice actors, including Yuri Lowenthal and Erin Fitzgerald, have announced they will not be participating in the upcoming Persona 4 remake, despite reports of its development. Neither Sega nor Atlus has officially confirmed the remake, but speculation persists. Lowenthal expressed his desire to return as Yosuke Hanamura, while Fitzgerald stated she was not asked to reprise her role as Chie Satonaka.
Activision is facing backlash from players and voice actors over the use of AI-generated images in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, particularly during the Merry Mayhem event. Players have criticized the AI-generated visuals for their inaccuracies, such as extra fingers on characters, while voice actors have reportedly quit due to concerns over AI replacing human performers amid an ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. The controversy highlights tensions between cost-cutting measures in game development and community expectations.
Voice actors for Call of Duty's Black Ops 6 Zombies mode have reportedly quit due to concerns over AI usage and lack of protection clauses in their contracts. This follows Activision's use of AI-generated art and weapon skins in the game, sparking criticism and highlighting the company's increasing reliance on artificial intelligence. The departures are a significant loss for the series, with fans worried about the replacement of long-standing actors like Julie Nathanson and Nolan North.
Voice actors from Genshin Impact are joining fans in criticizing the character designs for the upcoming Natlan region, accusing the game of cultural appropriation and whitewashing. They are urging publisher HoYoverse to make changes to better represent the cultures that inspire the characters.
Genshin Impact's voice actors have criticized developer MiHoYo for the "whitewashing" of new character designs in the upcoming Natlan region, which is inspired by African, Latin American, and Australasian cultures. They argue that the designs do not accurately represent the diversity of these cultures and call for better research and respect for cultural elements. MiHoYo has not yet responded to the criticism.
Genshin Impact faces significant backlash for whitewashing characters in its upcoming Natlan update, which is inspired by Latin American and African cultures. Fans and voice actors are calling for Hoyoverse to depict characters with darker skin tones, leading to petitions and social media campaigns.
Over a dozen Genshin Impact voice actors have criticized developer HoYoverse for the lack of diverse skin tones in the newly revealed Natlan region, which draws inspiration from African and Latin American cultures. They argue that the characters should better reflect the people of these regions and call for more accurate cultural representation. The criticism has sparked significant discussion among fans and the gaming community.
Genshin Impact faces backlash from fans and its own voice actors over the lack of cultural representation in the new Natlan region's character designs. Critics argue that the characters do not reflect the diverse cultures they are inspired by, including African, Latin American, and Aboriginal Australian cultures. Prominent voice actors have voiced their concerns on social media, urging developer HoYoverse to address the issue. The hashtag 'BoycottHYV' is gaining traction as fans demand better representation. HoYoverse has yet to respond.