Creator of the 2012 hit DayZ, Dean “Rocket” Hall is pleading to fans to help free two of his fellow developers from wrongful imprisonment in Greece.
The two detained game developers were arrested earlier this month on charges of espionage and threatening Greece’s national security (via Kotaku).
Ivan Buchta (seen on the left) and Martin Pezlar (right) were arrested on the Greek island of Lemnos where they claim to have been on vacation–not spying on the military installation that is located on the island.
The two are employed with the Czech game studio Bohemian Interactive, who says that the developers were in no way shape or form on the island to do research for game environments. Interestingly enough the upcoming ArmA 3 will indeed include a semi fictional/modified version of Lemnos.

The detained men being wrongfully accused say that the situation is an “absurd…misunderstanding”. According to the newly formed support group, Ivan and Martin will face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison on charges of espionage. None of this has yet been confirmed by the Greek authorities.
Dean Hall speaks about the men and the situation on his blog by saying, “the charges are nothing short of absurd.” Hall is pleading to fans to take action by contacting the embassies in Greece as well as to Tweet at the Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras. “The world has their eye on Greece because of their economic troubles, let them know the world has two of their friends held hostage.”
How you can help them:
1. Send a twitter message to the Prime Minister of Greece (@primeministergr) letting him know we want Ivan and Maxel returned to their families immediately. This is probably one of the most public and obvious things you can do to help. Social Media works.
2. Call, write, or visit your nearest Greek Embassy (click the link for a list). Let them know what they have done is wrong, and that you want them released. Be civil, but be honest. We don’t stand for this in the part of the world I come from.
3. Spread the word, let everyone know. Please forward my post on, and these links, to anyone who might be able to help. For more information you can visit my friends website at http://www.helpivanmartin.org/
4. Let the local press on the island know what you think on their facebook page, and their twitter @LesvosNet. Read some of the comments on this article for an idea of what is going on. Let’s end it exactly where it all started in the first place!
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Craig Hunter is a main contributor for the Jace Hall Show and has been an avid gamer for over 15 years. He also freelances for a number of websites and magazines covering mobile products and emerging technologies.

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