In Russia, they want to block World of Tanks for supporting ZSU

Unified Regulator: A New Opportunity or a Threat to Freedom?

The idea is to amalgamate all online games under the aegis of a unified regulator, meanwhile blocking the “COM” zone. Is this a step towards strengthening digital sovereignty, or merely an attempt to limit the influence of foreign gaming giants? The question remains open.

Games as a Mirror of Politics: Where is the World Rolling?

Examples are given where certain games portray Russia in a negative light. One such game is Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3, which is not sold in Russian stores. This leads to reflections on how deep politics can penetrate the virtual world.

Favored Game in Focus: What Awaits Counter-Strike?

As for our beloved game Counter-Strike, the air around it is clear for now. No claims have been made against this masterpiece of the gaming industry, and, worth noting, FACEIT recently placed servers right in Russia, which might be a good sign for the domestic gaming community.

How will all this reflect on the Russian gaming industry and on the attitude towards it from foreign partners? Time will reveal the answers to these questions, but it’s already worth thinking about the future that is being shaped right now before our eyes.