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Electronic Arts is removing the Russian national team and all Russian football clubs from its popular videogame title FIFA 22, as more companies distance themselves from the country following its invasion of Ukraine.This effectively removes most Russian players from FIFA 22 as well, given only five current Russian national football team squad members — vice-captain Aleksandr Golovin, Denis Cheryshev, Aleksei Miranchuk, Fyodor Kudryashov, and Nikita Khaykin — play outside of the Russian Premier League.The company also said…

US chipmaker Intel said on Tuesday it has suspended business operations in Russia, joining a slew of companies to exit the country following its invasion of Ukraine.The company, which had last month suspended shipments to customers in Russia and Belarus, said it has implemented business continuity measures to minimise disruption to its global operations."Intel continues to join the global community in condemning Russia's war against Ukraine and calling for a swift return to peace," the company said.International Business…

PlayStation and Nintendo are suspending shipments to Russia, the Japanese gaming giants said Thursday, as international brands increasingly halt operations in the country following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.Sony Group, which owns PlayStation, said in a statement that its video game unit "joins the global community in calling for peace in Ukraine"."We have suspended all software and hardware shipments, the launch of Gran Turismo 7, and operations of the PlayStation Store in Russia," it said.pic.twitter.com/1KV95QiFHN—…

Taiwan tech firm Acer said Friday it was halting all business in Russia after Taipei expanded sanctions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.Self-ruled Taiwan has been watching the conflict in Ukraine closely and swiftly joined the international sanctions against Russia.The invasion has heightened fears that China might one day follow through on threats to annex its smaller neighbour.Acer said in a statement it has decided to suspend its business in Russia "due to recent developments"."The company is focusing on the safety…