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We at GPM believe that humans are what make videogames great and that AI can't replicate the amazing choices that performers can bring to characters and stories! 🙌

#HumansMakeVideogames

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Last month Kotaku.com reported that Arc Raiders has started replacing AI voices with human ones after fans expressed disappointment in AI generated voice lines in the game.

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Our friends at NAVA are fighting to protect your voice, likeness, and performance against AI abuse. Give them a follow!

UVW-CWA United Videogame Workers, a game industry-wide union for North America!

Sick of this crap?
Us too.
Hit us up. 💪

uvw-cwa.org

when you really think about it, the true value of video games is in laying off thousands of the people who make them at regular intervals in order to increase shareholder value 🥰

Link to letter below and in our story: epicgames.com/site/en-US/n...

[ #gameperformancematters #gamedev #epicgames #layoffs #videogames ]

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We have included the letter sent to employees today. This is available to read on Epic Games website.

At GPM our hearts go out to all employees affected by these layoffs. We know that you are what make games great. Your worth and your work always have value 🫂

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📣 BREAKING INDUSTRY NEWS 📣

Epic Games has announced layoffs that have affected over 1000 employees. The company cites a downturn in Fortnite engagement and current economics as the cause of these cuts. (1/3)

Link to article below and in our story:
www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

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GPM would like to congratulate these workers on this incredible achievement! We support all game developers and performers worldwide in their labor organization and unionization efforts 🙌

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📣 BREAKING INDUSTRY NEWS 📣

Hollywoodreporter.com has announced that motion capture workers at NBA 2K's studio have unanimously ratified their first union labor contract with IATSE. This is a monumental first for mo-cap video game workers! 🥳

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Organisers of the Game Developers Choice Awards have revealed the recipients for this year's Lifetime Achievement and Ambassador accolades

www.gamesindustry.biz/gdc-awards-2...

More cuts and closures. Something needs to change in our industry

Our hearts go out to all those affected 💔

[ #gameperformancematters #diceawards #gamedev #videogames ]

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GPM supports all game industry workers worldwide in their fight for better protections! ✊️

Link to article below and in our story:

www.gamedeveloper.com/business/gho...

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GameDeveloper.com reports on @erikaishii 's 2026 D.I.C.E. awards acceptance speech for Outstanding Achievement in Character for their portrayal of Atsu in Ghost of Yotei. During their acceptance speech, Ishii advocated for better protection for game industry workers. (1/3)

Warner Bros. Discovery is "rebuilding its video game pipeline" after a "significant" 2025
www.gamesindustry.biz/warner-bros-...

Credit for scan :
"Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has scanned the super-rare Electronic Games Hotline (formerly Arcade Express), which ran from 1982-1984. Here's an example 1983 front page, including Atari employees suing over unions, and Toys 'R Us profit booming."
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The fight for proper compensation, protections, and unionization has been ongoing in the gaming industry for decades. The many studio closings and layoffs recently have been very heavy. Our hearts go out to all those affected. 🎮🫶 (1/2)

If you tuned into State of Play last week, what are you most excited for? Was there anything not shown that you can't wait to see more of soon?

#sony #stateofplay
#videogames #gaming #Playstation

In addition to providing news/resources about our industry, we also love to celebrate games + share in the excitement of what's to come.

Sony's State of Play announcements included trailers for new games and IPs, actors returning to beloved franchises, upcoming DLC, long awaited sequels, and more.

A three-day international strike is underway at Ubisoft in response to its recent restructuring, with at least 1,200 employees taking part yesterday

www.gamesindustry.biz/at-least-120...

Link to article below and in our story: www.ign.com/articles/son...

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Game Performance Matters supports and highlights the work of humans in our industry. We believe that AI can never truly replace or imitate the incredible people that work on games! 🎮

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While a patent does not mean this is certain to happen, it is important to acknowledge game companies continued push for generative AI using existing characters.

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📣 INDUSTRY NEWS 📣

@igndotcom reports that Sony has patented a system to generate AI podcasts and personalized platform updates and advice using the voices of fan favorite Playstation characters and mascots. (1/4)

While a patent does not mean this is certain to happen, it is important to acknowledge game companies continued push for generative AI using existing characters.

Let us know your thoughts! (2/4)

Link to article:

www.gamedeveloper.com/business/-it...?

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