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Putin pushes for Russian rival to PS5 and Xbox game consoles
Putin urges the creation of Russian game consoles to rival PlayStation and Xbox, fostering national gaming industry growth.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly urged his government to develop video game consoles that can compete with the likes of PlayStation and Xbox. According to the state media agency Kommersant, the Kremlin has ordered the development of new console hardware, including portable devices, with a deadline of June 15. In 2022, the government discussed measures to support the video game industry through 2030, calling for the establishment of a state-controlled developer and publisher, which would require an investment of up to $50 billion.
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