Equity has introduced new minimum rates to battle “systemic low pay” for performers in the video game industry. The UK actors’ union has addressed issues within the gaming world with pay for performers in the UK stagnating below inflation rates, as well as being significantly lower than those in the US and Canada even under the same developers. The new rates – which are seen as minimum fees to begin negotiations – are only intended for AAA games, rather than impacting indie studios. The rates have been launched as part of Equity’s Game On! campaign in a fight for improved pay, terms and condit…