Some developers not as enthusiastic at videogame voice actors's demands amid the possibility of a strike

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Kagerow said:

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RolStoppable said:

Too bad that the suits want to market games as if they compete with movies.

Voice actors have certainly more leverage than developers. Whether they'll succeed at badgering publishers remains to be seen.

I strongly disagree.

One of the most iconic performances in videogame history comes from an unkown guy doing the John Marston role.

On the other hand, you have titles like Beyond Two Souls, whereEllen Page didnt add anything special, nor Willem Dafoe.

Like i said, videogame can exist without big name voice actors. Voice actors cannot exist without videogames.

EDIT: Videogame Voice Actors. Movies and TV series are a whole different world.

I'm amused by people continously assuming that Voice Actors can't exist without video games.

While market is significantly smaller than Japan, you do know what there are many other business that requires voice actors, right? Why do you think Japanese VAs have such strong leverages than developers?

My position on this matter is that almost everyone in video game industry need to demand more for their work.

 

Thats why i edited my post, im refering specifically to Videogame Voice Actors.

Im not pricing anyones work, what im saying is that they sign a contract before actually doing the work, agreeing with all the terms and conditions of the job.

Why do they complain after? I dont understand.

They are not the ones risking everything, putting their balls on the line like the investors are. Why do actors have to earn royalties?