CD Projekt Apologizes for Anti-Russian Slogans in Cyberpunk 2077
Update 2.0 for Cyberpunk 2077 includes a Ukrainian language version. As it turns out, it included some anti-Russian slogans. CD Projekt apologizes.
video games
September 26, 2023
President of Nintendo of Russia Fired; eShop Closed to Russians
The controversial president of Nintendo of Russia is no longer an employee of the company. However, the company continues to copperate with him, although this has not prevented the closure of the eShop in Russia.
video games
June 2, 2023
Nintendo Has a Problem With Russia, but It Doesn't Care
It looks like Nintendo games may return to Russia, only that thanks to a company not officially d with the Japanese (but run by the president of the company's Russian branch).
video games
April 14, 2023
Russian 'Fans' Threaten to Leak STALKER 2 Content if GSC Doesn't Apologize
Disgruntled fans from Russia are blackmailing the developers of STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl. They intend to release tens of gigabytes of game data if GSC Game World does not meet their demands.
video games
March 13, 2023
Paradox Explains EU4 Patch About Russian Conquests
Among the nations of Europa Universalis IV that will get a revision in patch 1.35 will be Russia on a conquering spree.
video games
February 10, 2023
Gamepressure Almost Banned in Russia for Weedcraft Game Guide
Roskomnadzor has repeatedly threatened to block our „web-site” in Russia for posting our guide to Vile Monarch's Weedcraft Inc. The same game also reportedly contributed to the banning of Metacritic in the country.
Opinions
January 20, 2023
Releasing Atomic Heart on Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Wrong
Is the release of a Russian-made game almost exactly on the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine a good idea? Hardly. Even considering that the date was probably chosen by the Western publisher, it comes across as a bad joke. But there is still a way to get this situation straight.
Opinions
January 19, 2023
Atomic Heart Devs Released Vague Statement on War
In response to Internet s' accusations, the developers of Atomic Heart have published a statement outlining their position on the war in Ukraine. However, it is somewhat lacking.
video games
January 16, 2023
Russia Bans Games With 'LGBT Propaganda'
An amendment to a law that bans the distribution of 'LGBT propaganda' has gone into effect in Russia. Also in video games.
video games
December 8, 2022
Russia Wants to Ban Games With 'LGBT Propaganda,' Such as Fallout and The Last of Us
There are many indications that Russia has taken aim at another old enemy. This time it's the game market, among others, and specifically games 'promoting LGBT ideology.' The local officials are considering banning such titles in the country.
video games
November 13, 2022
Russian STALKER Felt Betrayed, Got Revenge With Leaks
The recent leak of materials and files from the console port of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chornobyl turned out to be a form of revenge by a Russian fan of the series against the Ukrainian studio GSC Game World.
video games
August 6, 2022
Cyberpunk 2077 is a Bestseller in Russia, Despite Not Being Sold
Cyberpunk 2077 is a boxed bestseller in Russia, even though you can't officially buy it there. This is due to a specific reason related to the game's distribution.
video games
July 25, 2022
FIFA 23 Without Russian National Team and Clubs; EA's Arguments Revealed
FIFA 23 will lackthe Russian national soccer team. The same also applies to clubs originating from that country. All as part of EA's solidarity with Ukraine.
video games
July 21, 2022
Russia Wants to Fund Its Own Alternative to Unreal Engine and Unity
Russia may want to hedge its bets in case Epic Games does not stop at withdrawing its games from the country. This would take the form of a free game engine for Russian developers, which the state would fund.
video games
July 13, 2022
Metro Author Dmitry Glukhovsky Prosecuted by Russian Government
Russia's Interior Ministry has placed Dmitry Glukhovsky - creator of the Metro universe - on its list of wanted criminals.
other
June 7, 2022
Frogwares Announces New Game as a 'Middle Finger' to Russia
Ukrainian studio Frogwares has announced a new project. The Palianytsia is supposed to be an adventure game with horror elements and a kind of insult to Russians.
video games
May 19, 2022
Cyberpunk 2077's First Expansion Most Likely Without Russian Dubbing
Everything seems to indicate that the first expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 will lack Russian dubbing. Such conclusions can be drawn from the statement of the actress who provided V's voice in the basic version of the game.
video games
May 4, 2022
Intel Leaves Russia, Refuses to Bow to Threats
Intel made the decision to halt cooperation with Russia. However, the company has not bowed to Russian threats and has ed the global boycott of the invasion of Ukraine.
hardware & software
April 6, 2022
World of Tanks Devs Leave Russia and Belarus
Wargaming has announced the termination of its operations in Russia and Belarus. Although it was not said explicitly, it is most likely related to the Russian aggression in Ukraine.
video games
April 4, 2022
War Thunder Still Without Chat; Devs Don't Want Politics in the Game
The chat feature in War Thunder has been disabled for over a month now. The developers from Gaijin Entertainment turned it off so it wouldn't be used to discuss politics (read: the war in Ukraine).
video games
March 31, 2022