The viral Telegram game Hamster Kombat is facing serious allegations, with Anatoly Aksakov, the head of Russia’s State Duma Banking Committee, denouncing it as a scam. Aksakov is advocating for a ban on this tap-to-earn game, claiming it preys on individuals seeking quick wealth and manipulates users’ psychology.
In a recent interview, Aksakov criticized Hamster Kombat for exhibiting traits of fraudulent schemes, indicating that the State Duma will review these concerns in detail. He remarked:
Such things must be stopped. In my opinion, this is clearly a scam. Manipulation and use of the psychology of citizens. Especially those who do not really want to work but dream that they can play with a minimum of effort and get rich.
Launched in March, Hamster Kombat gained traction following the success of another Telegram-based game, Notcoin (NOT). The game claims over 200 million players and more than 50 million subscribers on its Telegram channel. Additionally, the HMSTR token is set to launch in July, promising players new opportunities for passive income.
The Token Generation Event (TGE) for Hamster Kombat is slated for July, potentially expanding its global reach. The TGE will utilize the TON blockchain, and airdrops are also planned. Notably, Hamster Kombat has attracted attention from Iranian authorities as well. Rear Adm. Habibollah Sayyari, Iran’s deputy military chief, alleged that the game is part of a “soft war” aimed at distracting Iranians from pressing issues.
