Association of Gaming Industry Professionals

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2023: Establishing an association

Russia The Association of Professionals in the Operating Industry and. developments games Participants are current players in Russian the game esports and markets:,, and VK Russian Computer Sports Federation (CSF of Russia) Astrum Entertainment Innova. This was announced on April 14, 2023 by VK.

As of April 2023, there are more than 1,500 game development studios on the Russian market, while the industry is still practically not represented in dialogue with the state. The creation of the center of industrial expertise will make it possible to bring the interaction of game developers with the state to a qualitatively different level and will make it possible to more effectively defend the interests of representatives of the gaming industry, - commented Alexander Mikheev, director of the Association of Industry Professionals in Game Operation and Development.

We welcome the emergence of an association of gaming industry companies and are committed to fruitful collaboration. The great potential for the development of Russian game development is beyond doubt: we see vivid examples of the global success of domestic products. The unification of market players will help in the development and implementation of a strategy for the development of the gaming industry, including state support measures and regulatory instruments, "said Maxim Parshin, deputy head of the Russian Ministry of Digital Science.

As of April 2023, the gaming industry in Russia needs large-scale joint support from market participants and the state. To analyze the needs of the industry, the Ministry of Digital Industry creates competence centers, and the examination of the Association's participants will be indispensable in its joint work with the ministry. Of course, the activities of APRIORI will not be limited to this cooperation - the plans indicate many activities aimed at best meeting the needs of Russians in game content and helping market participants realize themselves in full, - commented Vasily Maguryan, CEO of VK Play and head of the Game Services CDC.

The activities of the Association will be aimed at comprehensive support and development of the gaming industry. The organization will coordinate public and state initiatives to support the computer game industry, and will also act as a platform for expert discussions.

At a certain stage in the development of any large market, there is a need for a strong organization that will unite its largest players for the benefit of the entire industry. Obviously, the Russian gaming market is now at this point. We are confident that twenty years of experience in game development and operation of Astrum Entertainment will be useful in all areas of the association's work, and we look forward to fruitful cooperation with colleagues, - commented Sergey Efremov, CEO Astrum Entertainment.

The creation of the Association is an important step in the development of the gaming industry. In fact, it marks a stage in the development of the Russian gaming market, when all participants act together in the interests of the audience. It's hard to imagine a gaming market without esports. In which Russian athletes have always taken high positions. I am sure that the examination of our Federation will not only help promote domestic games, but will also contribute to the growth of the influence of our culture. Well, with the support of our new partners, we will be able to further increase the attractiveness, accessibility and popularity of computer sports - commented Dmitry Smith, President of the Russian Computer Sports Federation.

{{quote 'The gaming industry in Russia is going through a very important period. The future landscape of the entire gaming market depends on how we respond to new challenges and use the opportunities before us. It is the unification of market participants to solve common problems and overcome difficulties that is needed more than ever. Innova's mission is everything for players. Therefore, active participation in the Association is important for us. I am sure that Innova's publishing experience will be in demand in joint work and as a result of our cooperation, Russian players will receive bright hits, and developers will receive opportunities to create real masterpieces, "commented Ilya Vasiliev, CEO of Innova. }}