Russobit-M

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Russobit-M was a distributor of PC games in Russia and the CIS. It was crucial in PC game distribution in the Post-Soviet states. In 2003, it partnered with GFI to release game software and DVDs throughout Russia. [1]

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Russobit-M was established in 1997 and soon became the major publisher and distributor in the Russian and CIS game markets. [2] The company employed more than two hundred gaming specialists and more than a hundred international partners at its peak. By the time the company stopped operating, it had sold one million CD/DVDs on the local market.[ verification needed ]

In 2003, the company combined efforts with GFI. GFI acted as the publisher and developer and Russobit-M functioned as a distributor. In May 2008, Russobit-M and GFI merged to establish the Bestway Group. [3]

In October 2008, Play Ten Interactive became incorporated into the group. The games of the company are selling on game platforms these days. [4]

The company released 900 projects, including 100 developed by Russian companies. Russobit-M ceased operations on 15 April 2013.

Games published

References

  1. ↑ "Russian Publishers GFi And Russobit-M To Merge". www.gamedeveloper.com. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  2. ↑ "Russobit-M". MobyGames. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  3. ↑ "GFI and Russobit-M Merger Looking for New Market Segments – Another new company emerges on the market – Softpedia". 26 May 2008. Archived from the original on 26 May 2008. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "GFI". 20 October 2008. Archived from the original on 20 October 2008. Retrieved 29 June 2023.


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