Putin Orders Development of Domestic Gaming Alternatives Amid Sanctions
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Vladimir Putin has ordered the Russian government to create domestic game consoles, an operating system, and a cloud gaming delivery system by June 15, 2024.
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This is part of Putin's goal to develop a Russian alternative to Western gaming ecosystems like Valve, Sony, and Microsoft.
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Industry experts say it will take 5-10 years to build this system and even then it will lag 15 years behind Western systems.
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Securing necessary equipment will be difficult despite potential Chinese assistance.
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This order comes as many gaming companies have withdrawn from Russia due to sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine, leading to increased game piracy.