As the WGA writers' strike looks set to end, a massive video game strike could be just around the corner

It should not be a controversial stance to believe that you, as an actor, own your own voice. However, this belief is at the center of what could be a second major video game voice actor strike. The second such strike in a decade.

On September 1, SAG-AFTRA – an American union representing artists across various mediums including video games – announced its decision to seek strike authorization from voice actor artists it represents. If approved, SAG-AFTRA will gain a powerful tool as it re-enters negotations with video game giants including EA, Activision, and Insomniac. A tool that proved vital for WGA writers that struck a tentative deal early this morning and essential for voice actors back in 2016.

With the deadline of the vote looming later today, we spoke to actors from some of the most popular games this year about why they believe now is the time to take a stand.