"The pro-Russian label is absurd." Vávra on the award from Macinka and his controversies

Game developer Daniel Vávra received the Gratias Agit award from Foreign Minister Petr Macinka for promoting Czech culture. Despite the recognition, Vávra faces controversy over accusations of being pro-Russian, which he denies. He emphasizes his commitment to showcasing Czech history through his game, Kingdom Come, and reflects on the challenges he faced in gaining acceptance for his work. Vávra discusses the evolving perception of video games as an art form and his future projects, including a film adaptation of Kingdom Come, while exploring the integration of artificial intelligence in game development. He acknowledges the mixed reactions to AI in the gaming community but believes its use is inevitable.