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CD Projekt Apologizes for Anti-Russian Slogans in Cyberpunk 2077

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

Kamil Kleszyk

September 26, 2023

CD Projekt Apologizes for Anti-Russian Slogans in Cyberpunk 2077
President of Nintendo of Russia Fired; eShop Closed to Russians

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

Jacob Blazewicz

June 2, 2023

President of Nintendo of Russia Fired; eShop Closed to Russians
Nintendo Has a Problem With Russia, but It Doesn't Care

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 affiliated with the Japanese (but run by the president of the company's Russian branch).

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

April 14, 2023

Nintendo Has a Problem With Russia, but It Doesn't Care
Russian 'Fans' Threaten to Leak STALKER 2 Content if GSC Doesn't Apologize

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

Krzysztof Kaluzinski

March 13, 2023

Russian 'Fans' Threaten to Leak STALKER 2 Content if GSC Doesn't Apologize
Paradox Explains EU4 Patch About Russian Conquests

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

Jacob Blazewicz

February 10, 2023

Paradox Explains EU4 Patch About Russian Conquests
Gamepressure Almost Banned in Russia for Weedcraft Game Guide

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

Julia Dragovic

January 20, 2023

Gamepressure Almost Banned in Russia for Weedcraft Game Guide
Releasing Atomic Heart on Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Wrong

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

Adam Zechenter

January 19, 2023

Releasing Atomic Heart on Anniversary of Russian Invasion of Ukraine is Wrong
Atomic Heart Devs Released Vague Statement on War

Atomic Heart Devs Released Vague Statement on War

In response to Internet users' 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

Hubert Sledziewski

January 16, 2023

Atomic Heart Devs Released Vague Statement on War
Russia Bans Games With 'LGBT Propaganda'

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

Jacob Blazewicz

December 8, 2022

Russia Bans Games With 'LGBT Propaganda'
Russia Wants to Ban Games With 'LGBT Propaganda,' Such as Fallout and The Last of Us

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

Kamil Kleszyk

November 13, 2022

Russia Wants to Ban Games With 'LGBT Propaganda,' Such as Fallout and The Last of Us
Russian STALKER Felt Betrayed, Got Revenge With Leaks

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

Adrian Werner

August 6, 2022

Russian STALKER Felt Betrayed, Got Revenge With Leaks
Cyberpunk 2077 is a Bestseller in Russia, Despite Not Being Sold

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

Przemyslaw Dygas

July 25, 2022

Cyberpunk 2077 is a Bestseller in Russia, Despite Not Being Sold
FIFA 23 Without Russian National Team and Clubs; EA's Arguments Revealed

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

Krzysiek Kalwasinski

July 21, 2022

FIFA 23 Without Russian National Team and Clubs; EA's Arguments Revealed
Russia Wants to Fund Its Own Alternative to Unreal Engine and Unity

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

Jacob Blazewicz

July 13, 2022

Russia Wants to Fund Its Own Alternative to Unreal Engine and Unity
Metro Author Dmitry Glukhovsky Prosecuted by Russian Government

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

Michael Zegar

June 7, 2022

Metro Author Dmitry Glukhovsky Prosecuted by Russian Government
Frogwares Announces New Game as a 'Middle Finger' to Russia

Frogwares Announces New Game as a 'Middle Finger' to Russia

Ukrainian studio Frogwares has announced a new project. The upcoming Palianytsia is supposed to be an adventure game with horror elements and a kind of insult to Russians.

video games

Przemyslaw Dygas

May 19, 2022

Frogwares Announces New Game as a 'Middle Finger' to Russia
Cyberpunk 2077's First Expansion Most Likely Without Russian Dubbing

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

Adrian Werner

May 4, 2022

Cyberpunk 2077's First Expansion Most Likely Without Russian Dubbing
Intel Leaves Russia, Refuses to Bow to Threats

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 joined the global boycott of the invasion of Ukraine.

hardware & software

Arkadiusz Strzala

April 6, 2022

Intel Leaves Russia, Refuses to Bow to Threats
World of Tanks Devs Leave Russia and Belarus

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

Michal Ciezadlik

April 4, 2022

World of Tanks Devs Leave Russia and Belarus
War Thunder Still Without Chat; Devs Don't Want Politics in the Game

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

Jacob Blazewicz

March 31, 2022

War Thunder Still Without Chat; Devs Don't Want Politics in the Game