EU Proposes Ban on Video Game Hardware Sales to Russia
The EU’s proposed ban on video game hardware sales to Russia as part of a new sanctions package has sparked a lively online debate. The initial reaction, fueled by misleading headlines, focused on a potential ban on video game sales themselves. Many expressed frustration at the thought of beloved games like Counter-Strike and Dota 2 being inaccessible to Russian players, overlooking the fact that the proposal targets hardware – consoles and controllers – rather than the games themselves.
This clarification, however, doesn’t fully quell the discussion. While the focus shifts to the impact of restricting hardware access, questions arise regarding its effectiveness.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood