Many gaming companies have announced their departure from the markets of Russia and Belarus, banning players from these countries from purchasing their games and spending money in them. These decisions have always been accompanied by words of support for the people of Ukraine, but not a single company has explained exactly how such steps by Electronic Arts, Rockstar, Square Enix, CD Projekt, Take-Two, SIE, and others affect the leaders of Russia and Belarus, as well as their foreign policy actions.
Players, however, have begun to ask questions. A fresh example is the news of a ban on players from Russia and Belarus from participating in FIFA 22 and Apex Legends tournaments.
“Some kind of nonsense. What do players from Russia and Belarus have to do with the decisions made by the leaders of their governments?”.
“Making people suffer for something they have absolutely nothing to do with. Very smart, Respawn”.
“Just imagine losing access to any piece of normalcy because a company wants to portray itself as a benefactor”.
“EA just saved the world. Putin won't be able to land a 360 frag with a Kraber”.
“And how does this help Ukraine?” — “The funniest thing is that it doesn't”.
Some simply feel sorry for the players: