Video game voice actors have recently authorized a strike if negotiations with video game companies fail to reach an agreement. This is a significant development in the industry, as voice actors are essential to creating the immersive and engaging experiences that make video games so popular.

Voice actors provide the voices for characters in video games, as well as narrate the stories and provide sound effects. Without them, video games would be much less engaging and immersive. As such, it is important that voice actors are fairly compensated for their work.

The strike authorization is the result of negotiations between the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and 11 major video game companies. The union is seeking better wages, residual payments, and improved safety protocols for voice actors.

The negotiations have been ongoing for over two years, and the union has made some progress in terms of wages and residual payments. However, the companies have refused to budge on safety protocols. This has prompted the union to authorize a strike if negotiations fail to reach an agreement.

A strike would be a major disruption to the video game industry, as voice actors are essential to creating the immersive experiences that make video games so popular. It could also lead to delays in the release of new games, as developers would have to find alternative ways to create the audio for their games.

It remains to be seen whether a strike will actually take place, as both sides are still negotiating. However, it is clear that voice actors are determined to get a fair deal from video game companies, and they are willing to take drastic action if necessary. It is hoped that a resolution can be reached without resorting to a strike, but only time will tell.