ZAVOD Games Launches Publishing Business in Russia and the CIS
A new video game publisher, ZAVOD Games, has launched in the Russian and CIS gaming markets, focusing on high-quality localization, cultural adaptation, and support of international projects. The company’s debut publishing project is Myth of Empires (RU: Myth of Empires: Завоевания), a large-scale multiplayer survival game developed by Angela Game.
Key investors in ZAVOD Games include Vasily Maguryan, founder of Gaming Holding, former CEO of MY.GAMES, and former head of VK's gaming division, as well as Dmitry Gachko, founder of ITG Corporation and IT PARK RUS technology park.
“We see a window of opportunity in the gaming industry. After the departure of Western investors, it is important to support local studios and give them a chance to reach the international level. ZAVOD Games has a clear strategic vision and a team with impressive experience, which makes the company attractive for long-term investment,” said Dmitry Gachko.
“The ZAVOD Games team demonstrates a mature approach and ambitious plans. This is a promising publisher, and we look forward to further development of investment in the gaming sector,” emphasized Vasily Maguryan.
Anton Stasenko (former Head of Game Publishing at Astrum Entertainment) has become CEO of ZAVOD Games. The company positions itself as a technological partner for developers, offering a full range of publishing services: from localization and testing to marketing and legal support.
“We are building infrastructure that will allow international and Russian partners to quickly launch projects in the region, adapting them to the cultural and legal specifics of the market. Our goal is long-term relationships with developers and joint content creation,” said Anton Stasenko.