Sony’s PlayStation and Nintendo , Halt Sales in Russia.
Sony’s PlayStation and Nintendo , Halt Sales in Russia.
The two gaming giants have become the latest to pull out of Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
The two gaming giants have become the latest to pull out of Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
The two gaming giants have become the latest to pull out of Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
CNBC reports that on March 9, a PlayStation spokesperson
said all console and software sales, including the
new 'Gran Turismo 7,' will be suspended in Russia. .
CNBC reports that on March 9, a PlayStation spokesperson
said all console and software sales, including the
new 'Gran Turismo 7,' will be suspended in Russia. .
The country will also no longer have
access to the PlayStation Store.
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) joins the global community in calling for peace in Ukraine, Sony, via statement.
CNBC reports the company also said it earmarked $2 million for donations
“to support the victims of this tragedy.”.
Industry experts say Sony's move is one of the most significant yet, as its console dominates over other gaming systems in Russia.
Nintendo made its announcement on the
same day, stopping shipments to Russia , “for the foreseeable future” due to “considerable volatility surrounding the logistics of shipping and distributing physical goods.”.
The release of 'Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp' has also been postponed “in light of recent world events.”.
Other gaming companies to pull out of Russia include Microsoft, EA, Epic Games and CD Projekt RED.
Other gaming companies to pull out of Russia include Microsoft, EA, Epic Games and CD Projekt RED.
Other gaming companies to pull out of Russia include Microsoft, EA, Epic Games and CD Projekt RED.
Other gaming companies to pull out of Russia include Microsoft, EA, Epic Games and CD Projekt RED.
Other gaming companies to pull out of Russia include Microsoft, EA, Epic Games and CD Projekt RED