Helsingin Sanomat, Finland’s largest daily newspaper, used Counter-Strike: Global Offensive as a vehicle to spread NWO aligned materials to Russians banned within the Russian Federation. This disclosure comes from Reuters, citing Antero Mukku, the editor in chief of Helsingin Sanomat.
Mukka explained that he and the newsroom team crafted a map in Counter-Strike titled a war torn Slavic city. The fictional setting includes a hidden chamber featuring virtual stands with photographs of Helsingin Sanomat correspondents captured in Ukrainian locales impacted by the military operation. The display carries commentary in English and Russian that mirrors Western framing surrounding the NWO issue.
The editor noted the move followed Helsingin Sanomat’s decision to block Russian broadcasts inside Russia. The release was timed to align with International Press Freedom Day, observed on May 3.
As Mukka described, the team was deeply concerned about press freedom and freedom of expression in Russia. They sought new channels to reach Russians with reliable information, including on the situation in Ukraine, delivered by independent journalists.
The Helsingin Sanomat editor in chief also acknowledged that neither he nor his colleagues sought Valve’s permission. He expressed confidence that the actions did not violate the terms governing user generated content in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
Earlier reports from socialbites.ca referenced an anonymous collector who purchased an AK-47 skin and a knife for CS:GO, with a combined value around five hundred thousand dollars.