Russian lawmakers recently drafted legislation that would federally regulate the distribution of video games. The proposed law requires game publishers and digital stores to inform buyers about the content of games, but more importantly, it would mandate user authentication (for example, via the state’s “Gosuslugi” online portal). Industry experts say the law will primarily target foreign digital stores that continue to operate in the country. Meduza explains Russian lawmakers’ scheme to establish control over the gaming world.
  • AstroStelar [he/him]
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    4 days ago

    it would mandate user authentication (for example, via the state’s “Gosuslugi” online portal)

    Go sus Luigi

    • Tomorrow_Farewell [any, they/them]
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      4 days ago

      Can't buy things directly - have to either indirectly put money into the Steam account, or to indirectly buy things through other storefronts. Some items are banned in Russia by the decision of the owners of those items.

      Can still use the software itself to browse things and use your library.

  • grandepequeno [he/him]
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    3 days ago

    I hope this goes through so even more people become personally invested in destroying that denuvo anti-piracy shit once and for all