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PocketGamer.biz39 min
Panel: The strategics discussion
Strategic investment in the gaming industry is driven by a diverse set of corporate objectives, ranging from the acquisition of mature studios to the formation of publishing partnerships with early-stage teams.
- Equity investments are preferred over project financing because they better align long-term interests between founders and investors while avoiding the contractual friction associated with project-based funding.
- Strategic investment models vary across firms like Supercell, Wargaming, Nexon, Jagex, and FunPlus, ranging from acquiring mature studios to forming partnerships with early-stage teams based on specific operational gaps.
- Investors prioritize the retention of high-caliber leadership and creative autonomy, often favoring decentralized structures over rigid oversight models.
PocketGamer.bizFeb 2019
Report32 pages
Introduction to the Russian Games Market: Opportunities in This Submerged Market
The Russian games market represents a significant, high-growth sector currently ranked 12th globally, with an estimated valuation between $1 billion and $1.5 billion.
- The Russian games market is the 12th largest globally, with an estimated valuation between $1 billion and $1.5 billion.
- PC gaming and massively multiplayer online (MMO) titles dominate the market, though mobile is the fastest-growing segment due to high smartphone adoption and Android dominance.
- Market entry requires navigating complex regulatory hurdles, including stringent data storage requirements, evolving intellectual property laws, and intricate payment processing regulations.
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