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War in Ukraine - Developers and Gaming Organizations React [UPDATED]
This morning Russian troops attacked Ukrainian territory, starting a war. This shocking situation has caused an avalanche of comments and opinions - also in the gaming community.
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Michal Ciezadlik
March 17, 2022
ETS 2 Heart of Russia Launch Uncertain; Devs May Cancel DLC
The release of Heart of Russia DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 may not happen. The developers are considering a number of options, but they hope that the expansion will eventually appear on sale.
video games
Adam Krolak
March 15, 2022
STALKER 2 Devs Change Subtitle, Get Rid of Russian Spelling
In connection with the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, GSC Game World decided to make a symbolic gesture by changing the subtitle of STALKER 2 so that the spelling corresponds to the Ukrainian language.
video games
Michal Ciezadlik
March 14, 2022
Exiting Russia Means Loss of a Market Worth Billions of USD for Game Publishers
Game developers and publishers (and more) are pulling their products out of Russia en masse, and in doing so are rejecting a market that generates billions of dollars in revenue.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
March 10, 2022
PlayStation and Other Sony Products Pulled From Sale in Russia
Sony is the latest console giant to limit or suspend sales of its products in Russia amid the war in Ukraine.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
March 10, 2022
Almost 600 Games for $10; Bundle for Ukraine is a Great Success
itch.io started offering Bundle for Ukraine. For a minimum of 10 dollars we can buy a package containing almost 600 games. All proceeds from the action will be donated to charity organizations in Ukraine.
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Adrian Werner
March 9, 2022
Ubisoft Pulls Its Games From Sale in Russia
Ubisoft is joining the ranks of companies that have pulled their games from sale in Russia. It is also helping its employees from Ukraine to flee the war-torn country.
video games
Miriam Moszczynska
March 7, 2022
LoL Devs Pledge Support to Ukraine; Will Donate $1M
Riot Games has launched its own charity event for victims of the war in Ukraine. What's more, the company is set to donate $1 million to three humanitarian organizations.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
March 6, 2022
Rockstar, Epic Games, Nvidia and Activision Suspend Sales in Russia
Activision Blizzard, Rockstar Games with Take Two Interactive, Epic Games and Nvidia have announced they will stop selling their products in Russia. The reason, of course, is the country's invasion of Ukraine.
video games
Adrian Werner
March 6, 2022
Work on Russian Version of New World Suspended
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Amazon Games has decided to suspend work on the Russian-language version of New World.
video games
Adrian Werner
March 5, 2022
EA Blocks Sales of Games and Services in Russia
Electronic Arts has decided to stop selling its games in Russia and Belarus.
video games
Dawid Wanat
March 4, 2022
Microsoft Pulls Its Products From Sale in Russia
Microsoft is not stopping at actively supporting Ukraine in the fight against cyber attacks and helping refugees. The company has stopped selling new products and services across Russia.
hardware & software
Jacob Blazewicz
March 4, 2022
Ubisoft Evacuates 1000 Employees From Ukraine to Poland and Romania
Ubisoft evacuates workers from Ukraine. More than a thousand people and their families are to be sent to neighboring countries, mainly Poland and Romania.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
March 4, 2022
Gran Turismo 7 Not For Russians; Sony Blocks Product Sales in the Country
Gran Turismo 7 launches today, but not all gamers will be able to enjoy the latest PlayStation exclusive. As it turns out, the game is not available on the Russian PlayStation Store.
video games
Michal Ciezadlik
March 4, 2022
Russians Have Trouble Paying on Steam
It seems that Steam users living in Russia are having huge difficulties when it comes to buying anything on the platform. There are reports of payment methods not working. GOG has also stopped trading with Russians and Belarusians.
video games
Milosz Szubert
March 4, 2022
Doom 2 Gets New Level From John Romero; Proceeds Go to Victims of War in Ukraine
Video game industry legend John Romero has created a new level for 1994's Doom 2. Players can purchase it for five euros, with all proceeds going to charities helping victims of the war in Ukraine.
video games
Hubert Sledziewski
March 3, 2022
CD Projekt RED and Bloober Team Pull Their Games From Sale in Russia
Both CD Projekt RED and Bloober Team have announced that they will temporarily stop selling their games in Russia and Belarus. This order also applies to GOG.com.
video games
Michael Zegar
March 3, 2022
Work on STALKER 2 Suspended
Ukrainian studio GSC announced today that it has stopped work on S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl. It also released a special video, which gives hope that the project will be continued after the fighting is over.
video games
Michael Zegar
March 2, 2022
EA Removes Russian Teams From FIFA 22 and NHL 22
EA has announced that the Russian national team and all teams originating from that country will be removed from FIFA 22, FIFA Mobile, FIFA Online and NHL 22.
video games
Agnes Adamus
March 2, 2022
Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Calls on Gaming Giants to Shut Down Services in Russia
Mykhailo Fedorov asks developers and esports organizations to help and take action against Russia. Among other things, he calls for disabling services and blocking Russian users.
video games
Dawid Wanat
March 2, 2022