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Activision Blizzard has stopped game sales in Russia. The issue is the Russian government’s plans to block access to all foreign language websites following a spurt of ultra-nationalist violence. They will also close down any sites on a list of extremist material and restrict advertising.
The move will affect over 100 million people in the country, who are incredibly engaged with internationally popular gaming culture. It can adversely impact the economy there and has led many users to call for boycotting Activision Blizzard’s products until authorities meet their demands in Russia that allow free expression and unrestricted internet access.
Activision Blizzard will affect over 100 million people who are incredibly engaged with internationally popular gaming culture, including Call of Duty. To date, Moscow authorities have not responded to public protests, with additional pressure being applied by the United States and the EU. Activision Blizzard has yet to make a public statement on the subject.
The issue has been highlighted by the Russian online newspaper Yevropeiska Pravda. They published an article explaining how the move affects everyday people and that Russia wants to become a more open society with free speech but that these efforts seem to struggle against interference from foreign powers.
The website’s following has rocketed, and they have been getting support from thousands of people in the country. The newspaper calls on all international companies to join them to ensure freedom of speech worldwide and help Russia become a more open society with free speech. The move will affect over 100 million people in the country, who are incredibly engaged with internationally popular gaming culture. It can adversely impact the economy there and has led many users to call for boycotting Activision Blizzard’s products until authorities meet their demands in Russia that allow free expression and unrestricted internet access. Website: https://www.blizzard.com/en-us/