Russia Revives Gaming Bill That Could Block Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store

Russia's ruling party is reviving a stalled bill regulating the video game industry that would impose state oversight, requiring content blocks and user identification, potentially blocking foreign platforms like Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store.

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