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Video game publishers and developers are cutting off Russia, too

Mashable VR

The global business community is increasingly moving to isolate Russia for the war it's waging in Ukraine, and video games are no exception. Here's a rundown of what we've seen so far from key players in the video game space as efforts to isolate Russia have snowballed in the midst of Ukraine's calls for the industry to take action.

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‘Drunk or Dead’ Studio Announces Starship Trooper-Style Shooter ‘B3’

Road to VR

4 I Lab, the studio behind Drunk or Dead (2017) , released a trailer announcing their next game, B3 , a co-op VR shooter that’s definitely borrowing some of its vibe from Starship Troopers (1997). 4 I Lab, a Belarus-based VR studio, appears to be basing B3 off their prototype game SST, which was Greenlit on Steam last year.

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Russia Bans Facebook & Instagram, Quest Sees Ripple Effects

Road to VR

The ongoing invasion of Ukraine has caused a huge backlash from businesses around the world, which has resulted in a laundry list of consumer products and services pulling out of both Russia and its ally Belarus. are now dead as a result, meaning Russian users can’t buy games online. Quest Gets Caught in the Dragnet.

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How Gamification in Retail Can Enhance the Shopping Experience

ARVR

Since so many companies are now using e-commerce gamification solutions, you need to know all of the various games to play in stores so you can start reaping all of the rewards for your business. Just like when playing a regular board game, people get naturally competitive and want to earn as many points or rewards as they can.

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What social media platforms are doing to stop misinformation about Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Mashable VR

The other campaign was tied to a hacking group from Belarus. The company has already removed manipulated content from the platform, such as a clip purported to be from Ukraine that was actually footage from a video game. One campaign attempted to control the narrative by creating fake accounts that claimed to be Ukrainian journalists.

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Staking Claim to a Digital Plot in AR, with SuperWorld’s Hrish Lotlikar

XR for Business Podcast

So you can collect points or play a game or all of that stuff is possible. The premise there is the region in Ukraine and Belarus and Russia graduates some of the best and brightest technology programmers and developers and designers. Or imagine playing a game around you that is part of the movie. But it also can be educational.

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Staking Claim to a Digital Plot in AR, with SuperWorld’s Hrish Lotlikar

XR for Business Podcast

So you can collect points or play a game or all of that stuff is possible. The premise there is the region in Ukraine and Belarus and Russia graduates some of the best and brightest technology programmers and developers and designers. Or imagine playing a game around you that is part of the movie. But it also can be educational.

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