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Sony, Microsoft have started suspending sales in Russia

Digital Trends

Sony has pulled Gran Turismo 7 in Russia, while Microsoft is suspending all sales of new products and services.

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Sony PlayStation becomes latest big brand to boycott Russia

Digital Trends

Sony has stopped selling PlayStation consoles and software in Russia, making it the latest major brand to pull out of the country over the war in Ukraine.

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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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YouTube Stops Monetization for Video Creators in Russia but There's One Exception

GizModo VR

YouTube has stopped content creators in Russia from being able to make money with most ads that appear on their videos. But there’s one important caveat: YouTube creators in Russia can still theoretically make money when anyone outside of Russia watches ads on their videos. Read more.

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Intel joins list of companies to halt shipping to Russia

Digital Trends

Intel has announced that it will stop shipments to Russia and Belarus, effective immediately. It joins Apple, AMD, and others that have already done the same.

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Netflix to Cancel All Subscriptions in Russia Following Invasion of Ukraine

GizModo VR

Netflix is being phased out of Russia, following President Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine twelve days ago, according to a spokesperson for the streaming video giant. And Netflix is just the latest high-profile company to announce it will pull out of the country altogether as Russian soldiers continue to… Read more.

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YouTube blocks any and all content tied to Russian state media

Mashable VR

The company also drew attention to its Russia-specific information flags, introduced in 2018, which appear under videos to designate when content is linked to government funding. SEE ALSO: How to keep up with the news from Russia and Ukraine. The panel reads, "funded in whole or in part by the Russian government.".

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