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Ukraine: Computer games inspired by Kiev protests | Ukraine: Computer games inspired by Kiev protests |
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Ukraine's anti-government rallies have inspired a slew of new computer games, it appears. | |
At least five games have been released based on the dramatic events in Kiev, Ukrainian website The Insider reports. | At least five games have been released based on the dramatic events in Kiev, Ukrainian website The Insider reports. |
One of the games - Angry Ukrainians - resembles the popular app Angry Birds, and features protesters battling riot police, officials and hired heavies. It also invites gamers to topple a statue of Lenin, in reference to similar events in Kiev in December. | |
An different version of a game with the same name was also posted on the Reborn Ukraine website. | An different version of a game with the same name was also posted on the Reborn Ukraine website. |
"A night on Maidan" takes place in the main protest camp in Kiev's Independence Square, also known as Maidan. It's main character is a Kalashnikov-wielding soldier who defends the camp against attackers. | "A night on Maidan" takes place in the main protest camp in Kiev's Independence Square, also known as Maidan. It's main character is a Kalashnikov-wielding soldier who defends the camp against attackers. |
Maidan square, riot police, protesters and their adversaries from the pro-government camp also feature in "EuroMaidan". | Maidan square, riot police, protesters and their adversaries from the pro-government camp also feature in "EuroMaidan". |
"Yanukovych: Prison 3D" shows the Ukrainian president in prison, which might reflect the wishes of the pro-EU demonstrators, or be a reference to President Viktor Yanukovych's two criminal convictions (both now quashed, according to the government). | "Yanukovych: Prison 3D" shows the Ukrainian president in prison, which might reflect the wishes of the pro-EU demonstrators, or be a reference to President Viktor Yanukovych's two criminal convictions (both now quashed, according to the government). |
Thousands of demonstrators have been gathered in the Ukrainian capital since November, when the government rejected further integration with the EU in favour of closer ties with Russia. | Thousands of demonstrators have been gathered in the Ukrainian capital since November, when the government rejected further integration with the EU in favour of closer ties with Russia. |
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