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https://slashdot.org/story/426652

Russia has taken issue with Western games and developers in recent years, leading the country to threaten the banning of certain titles like Apex Legends and The Last of Us Part 2. This is due to what the Russian government perceives as pro-LGBTQ messaging, which it openly opposes

https://slashdot.org/story/437067

said Anton Gorelkin, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy. "It is obvious to everyone: Elbrus processors are not yet at the level required to compete equally with the PS5 and Xbox, which means the solution must be unconventional

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Another organization following Putin's instructions is Russian telecommunications firm MTS. Its console (above) will use the company's cloud-based gaming platform, called Fog Play. It allows owners of high-end PCs to rent out their computing power to those with less-powerful equipment, charging an hourly price.

https://slashdot.org/story/426652 >Russia has taken issue with Western games and developers in recent years, leading the country to threaten the banning of certain titles like Apex Legends and The Last of Us Part 2. This is due to what the Russian government perceives as pro-LGBTQ messaging, which it openly opposes https://slashdot.org/story/437067 >said Anton Gorelkin, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy. "It is obvious to everyone: Elbrus processors are not yet at the level required to compete equally with the PS5 and Xbox, which means the solution must be unconventional ... >Another organization following Putin's instructions is Russian telecommunications firm MTS. Its console (above) will use the company's cloud-based gaming platform, called Fog Play. It allows owners of high-end PCs to rent out their computing power to those with less-powerful equipment, charging an hourly price.

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[–] • 3 pts 3mo

Good. One of my goals over 2025 is to learn Russian. Something tells me it's going to be valuable. I've heard it's a bitch and a half to learn.

[–] • 2 pts 3mo

It is very difficult to learn. I wish you the best of luck.

[–] • 1 pt 3mo

Da.

Ya govoreet po-Ruski knee nyet koroshow.

Spelled phonetically.

[–] • 1 pt 3mo

From what I've gleaned of the nature of Russian language without understanding it myself, it is a poetic language with many nuances on par with English and adroit at expressing malaise, sorrow and worry, reflecting the dire history of the nation and it's perserverance.

I grew up during the Cold War and the Space Race, russkies were the enemy in the movies. In return, they gave us computer Tetris, and on the title screen it said "With love, from Russia"

[–] • 2 pts 3mo

I think I'll play some Tetris.

[–] • 3 pts 3mo

Sounds like I know where to launch my Space Dogfighting Sim.

[–] • 2 pts 3mo

Excellent. Some good Russian games would be interesting.

[–] • 0 pt 3mo

Lmfao, another nothingburger with millions stolen through taxes.

[–] • 0 pt 3mo

I would but it. I don’t have, but would bit it anyway