months after the BDS movement added microsoft to its list of priority targets, prompting a reckoning among members of the games press and a game removal by one indie studio, devs at arkane, a microsoft studio, have publicly spoken out against microsoft's complicity in genocide

This week on Save Spot, I published the full interview with @halfrobot.com that I used in the Game File piece published last week about sex game censorship and the power of payment processors — and talked about how I turn interviews into stories. nicolecarpenterwrites.substack.com/p/from-inter...

Deeply disappointed to see that after publicly assuring their audience that they love their actors and refuse to replace any of them, they *immediately* turned around and replaced all of Marin's work.

So I feel very strongly that there aren’t enough good resources to tell people what mobile games are actually fun and not just a Delaware corporation lunging for your wallet and I’m going to start a thread. Sam’s IOS Game Thread START:

PBS News is not going anywhere. We will continue our work without fear or favor, as we have for nearly five decades on the air. We are profoundly grateful to Viewers Like You for your loyalty and unwavering support.

🚨GOOD MORNING, CHILDREN!!!🚨 It’s Christmas in July! So excited to announce that I voice the Sister of the Unlost (+more, check the video 👀) in Abiotic Factor. You can find it on Steam, Xbox GamePass, and PlayStation Plus!

I’m directing a really funny play this Fri/Sat 8pm at the Pico Theater. For anyone in the industry, esp writers this one’s for you. Waiting for Gadot: a director & writer sit in the waiting room to pitch to Gal Gadot. The cast is amazing. And we take a few digs at AI.

This is how insane people sound when you tell them why A.I. is bad

And we will kiss our loved ones and watch beautiful sunrises and volunteer for local outreach and make our community stronger for being here. Be angry, let yourself feel what you need to… but don’t wallow in it. Go find your local community, be a part of organizing, or just do something that makes

No matter what, do not fall into that doomer shit. They want you to feel completely hopeless. It’s never hopeless, not by a mile. They tried to corral and kill all my ancestors. They failed. They stole my grandma from her family and traumatized her kids. But they still had families of their own.

⚠️1 WEEK LEFT TO VOTE!⚠️ #SagAftraMembers, use your voice and vote on the Interactive Media Agreement by July 9, 5 PM PT. Get all the info you need at sagaftra.org/videogames2025.

This video and the effortless charisma is why Republicans are freaking out so hard. They know if he inspires more like him giving strategies outside of DNC campaign strategists they’re so fucked

My statement on Donald Trump's threat to deport me and his praise for Eric Adams, who the President "helped out" of legal accountability.

"I asked chatgpt--" Shut the fuck up. I asked the Lady of the Lake, and she said you are unworthy of the sword Excalibur. You will never be king.

I'm glad the strike is over, but I'll never stop thinking about the nasty tactics certain voice actors engaged in in just to "hurry up and get back to work" for a handful of dying and corrupt companies, and I know I'm not the only one. Many voice actors got a foul look at their heroes this strike.

FYI new tip site: www.staysafe.la ICE right now is doing raids in El Monte it looks like 💔

helloooooo happy strike suspension! while i think creative industries in general still have a waaaays to go in terms of getting the best possible AI protections, we made some good gains here! 100000% worth it :) with that…here are the projects i can now announce after the strike! 😁 🧵 (1/6)

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀. ✊🏻

UNION VIDEO GAME ACTORS This is a thread to sound off on all the game announcements you couldn’t do when we were striking! Let the people know!! So proud of all of you! #Solidarity Mine: #DuneAwakening #ElderscrollsOnline #Heartstone #DiabloIV #TheTalosPrincipleRemaster

So I guess I can finally never shut up about the fact I snagged roles in a dream IP I didn't even know was *possible*. I was in Visions of Mana as two very good girls. 😭✨ If you played it, I hope you fell a little in love with Lyza! And hopefully Luna was a help on your journey!

I'm super late to the party but I voiced Isabela Keyes in Dead Rising: Deluxe Remaster!!

In 2009, Dragon Age: Origins carried me through my PTSD after being assaulted overseas. In 2025, it is my greatest honor to announce that I am the Caretaker in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. I cried when I read the script, so grateful that I was a part of this team. Thank you, @joberry.bsky.social

I’m beyond excited to announce that I voice Alta in Wanderstop! The character resonated with me deeply 🍵 The heart and artistry that the @ivyroadgames.bsky.social team poured into this game was such a joy to behold. You can check it out on Steam, PS5, Xbox & Epic Games🎮 youtu.be/TrAJzniyyZI

My thoughts on what’s going on in Los Angeles:

Kelsey is extremely right about this. Impasse is not guaranteed if the employers dislike our union's next counter (which btw they have not officially given yet), it's one of many possible futures. sagaftra's recent live is a great source of info on all of this!👇🏻 www.instagram.com/reel/DKPykAN...

Bill's post is AWESOME. I'll also include screenshots with ALT text in the Replies below (it'll be two bursts of 4 images); this is lengthy, but absolutely worth a read.

There are a lot of images being shared by the community, some of which are, unfortunately, not accurate. It does not help anyone to spread misinformation about the Last Best and Final Offer (LBFO) given to membership in regards to the IMA Contract. #voiceover #voiceactors

If anyone is seeing some kind of chart supposedly showing the advantages and/or gains for VAs from management’s “last best and final”, you should know the following: - This did not come from the union. - It is DEEPLY misleading. - The fact that it’s circulating now is extremely suspect.

Actors are not asking for anything unreasonable with AI protections. We have protections in every other area. Employers for television, film, animation, & commercials agree actors deserve AI protections. The few companies we’re striking against are the only ones in the industry who don’t agree.

Good lord just what the hell is up today. A potential ban on any regulation for AI for the next 10 years? This includes good bills like AB 412 of legislation protecting folks from Deepfakes! Wtf?! Call your congressmen and women asap to tell them to take this down! www.404media.co/republicans-...

This deal is SO GOOD!

appropos of nothing at all, 9 producers calling their proposed AI protections "industry leading" when around 200 games are already signed to much stronger protections is...certainly a choice.

SAG-AFTRA Members! Reminder to register for Wednesday's SAG info meeting that was already going to be discussing the latest offer from employers as well as our most recent counter offer! This Variety article does not change that. (1/2)

Been looking at and saving the stories I'm most proud of after being laid off, just in case. I'm scared for the future but reminding myself that I did all this work, not Polygon. I hope I can keep doing it. I'd like to share some, starting big: www.polygon.com/23485977/vid...

SAG-AFTRA struggles to meet the needs of voice actors--I will be the first to admit that. This is because no VAs sit in higher leadership positions--because our own don't tend to be active in the union or vote. As I gear up to run, I am begging anyone with voting power to empower voice actors!!

"HIS LAST MACHINATION" is out ✨now✨ on itch.io! It was made in 2 months and is fully voiced thanks to SAG-AFTRA's Game Jam Waiver! Features: ⟡11k-word steampunk-fantasy narrative ⟡>250 voiced lines of dialogue ⟡3 endings ⟡45-60min runtime ⟡Emotional damage! jettbarker.itch.io/his-last-machination

you don't need chatGPT i am perfectly capable of drinking a bottle of water and lying to you

Just wanna send out a message to my fellow actors that as the strike continues, I will march on those picket lines with you. We are all in this together! #ActorSolidarity

HEAR YE HEAR YE A Song for A Swig is here! 🐦‍⬛🎵🍻 It's whimsy, it's ridiculous, it's #SAGAFTRA strong and it's a JOLLY great time! Come meet Berdios and all the other adorable friends at Tiryngvrn's Spoon here: azufx.itch.io/a-song-for-a... #ASongforASwig #NaNoRenO2025 #indiedev #visualnovel

Such a good read. Informed reporting. Yay

Coaching slots will be opening up next week! Reach out via marinmillervo(at)Gmail{dot}com to schedule I also have availability for new projects starting in April!

such an important point!! this is why many of us say that if you're not getting a PID that turns up green in the strike search (meaning an Interim or TBA game), stay safe and don't take it. you never know what information might be being kept from you, like a recast or even a struck title.

IMPORTANT: this dog I saw

It's wild to me how Gamers™ are trying to defend companies that refuse to sign the interim agreement saying, "It'll cost too much!" or "It'll take too long and interrupt development." Meanwhile, there have been plenty of devs, especially indies, that have signed the interm agreement with no issues.

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Answers to common questions and concerns regarding the ongoing video game voice actor strike 💕 (1/7) 🧵

"Why is SAG-AFTRA making deals with AI companies like Narrativ and Replica and Ethovox?! You're shaking hands with the devil! NO AI EVER!!!" Lemme explain: "No AI ever" is a stance SAG-AFTRA legally can't take. AI is a "mandatory subject of bargaining," which is a double edged sword: (🧵)

John deserves better. All of us deserve better. We take our work, our livelihood, and the future of this industry seriously. Does Mihoyo? For those that do not, time will test your strength of character. And your actions.