ukraine
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Retro Computer And Game Museum In Ukraine Destroyed By Russian Bombing
1A large, privately-owned, and operated museum dedicated to retro computers and video games was destroyed earlier this week in Ukraine as a result of the ongoing and horrific invasion of the country by Russia. While a museum being destroyed doesn’t compare at all to the thousands dead and injured, it’s still a sad loss as…
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John Romero’s New Doom 2 Map Raises Over $40K For Ukraine Aid
If you’ve been longing for more DOOM content from John Romero, this is going to be right up your alley. And it’s for a good cause! In case you missed it: Last week, DOOM co-creator John Romero has released a new level for DOOM 2 to raise money for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. Pretty neat, considering this…
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‘Ghost Of Kyiv’ Fighter Pilot Blowing Up Russian Aircraft In Trending Clip Actually From Video Game
A clip of a Ukrainian fighter jet blowing up a suspected Russian aircraft started trending on social media yesterday. Many believed it was proof of the exploits of a mysterious and unverified ace pilot called the “Ghost of Kyiv.” It was actually fake footage from the 2013 PC game, Digital Combat Simulator: World.
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Ukraine Game Developers Respond To Russian Invasion
Last night Russian tanks moved across the border into Ukraine. The invasion saw bombings near the capital Kyiv and elsewhere, with the ensuing fighting leading to the deaths of over 40 Ukrainian soldiers, The New York Times reports. The attacks come after months of escalating rhetoric and build up of Russian troops, and leave millions…