"Putin Urges Russia to Develop Homegrown Video Game Consoles to Rival PlayStation and Xbox"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the development of video game consoles to rival PlayStation and Xbox, along with an operating system and cloud system for game delivery. This initiative follows previous discussions to support the video game industry and the creation of an esports tournament featuring games from Russia and its allied nations. Despite the presence of wealthy companies, the government's order reflects a lack of technical skills in the gaming industry. This move comes after major video game companies ceased sales in Russia due to the country's invasion of Ukraine.