Finnish newspaper uses video game to bypass Russian press censorship.
TL;DR
Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat has hidden articles about Russia's war in Ukraine in the popular online shooter game Counter-Strike, in an effort to breach Russian media restrictions. The paper built a map of a war-torn Slavic city, naming it "de_voyna", in reference to the Russian word "voyna" meaning war, which is prohibited in Russia in reference to the conflict in Ukraine. The map conceals a secret room where the paper hid images and texts detailing the cruelties witnessed by its reporters and photographers in Ukraine during the war.
- Finnish daily uses shooter videogame to dodge Russia's press restrictions Reuters
- Finnish newspaper hides Ukraine news reports for Russians in online game The Guardian
- Finnish Newspaper Dodges Russian Press Restrictions With Ingenious Video Game Ploy The Daily Beast
- Gamers use secret 'CS:GO' level to share Ukraine war news to Russians Business Insider
- A 'Counter-Strike' map is raising awareness of Putin's brutality to everyday Russians Fast Company
- View Full Coverage on Google News
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Reuters