When recording Episode 27 of The EarlyGame Podcast we encountered recording issues that went undetected until Faris started editting. Despite having lost the episode, we still wanted to post something addressing the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. We, like everyone, have been shocked by the events that have unfolded over this last week. Producer Faris speaks briefly about this, and we wanted to draw attention in particular to Ukrainian Game Developers who are in trouble, as well as some resources to help those effected. We will be back next week with a full episode.

The Resources:

GSC Game World's Statement: https://twitter.com/GSC_GW/status/1496846354655547392?s=20&t=jIbc_VgIaB1BdlkQCblLQA

11 bit studio's Statement: https://twitter.com/11bitstudios/status/1496904408344449027?s=20&t=k9NlnW26PqZj2dybdHu9tQ

Developers and the games that are donating sales money to support Ukraine: https://www.steamgifts.com/discussion/eSVCN/games-that-you-can-buy-and-donate-for-ukraine

Evan's report on Ukrainian Game Developers: https://earlygame.com/gaming/stalker-2-gsc-game-world-developers-ukraine-russia/

Evan's Column on video games, loneliness, and anxiety: https://earlygame.com/other/video-games-loneliness-anxiety/

Music Credit 

Shoi Miyazawa - Elden Ring OST - Character Creation