Artem Permyakov

I can count my interactions with cool Romanian people working in Game Dev on one hand. And I don't even need all the fingers. It was surprising how people from many other countries would be open to sit down with me and chat about their disciplines. And essentially teach me a thing or two about the gaming industry. It is humbling to talk to CEOs, VPs, Directors etc. etc. from these countries and see how much they're willing to help 🙏 Bear in mind, I didn't ask any of these folks for a job. My only asks come down to: "Hey. This is who I am. These are the specifics I wanna learn about. Could you help me understand things better?" While my experiences with strangers were stellar. My experience with most Romanian folks comes down to: - Being ghosted after they would post and ask people to reach out for more info - Being ghosted after someone would introduce me to them - Being ghosted after they mentioned they'd help out - Receiving cold, corporate answers meant to drive me away As everything happening in life is meant to guide us. I take this as my "Maybe don't search here" sign. There are a few exceptions to this rule - you know very well who you are, cool people. But except those, I'll be searching for advice from folks outside our country's borders from now onwards. They seem to be more down to earth 🙏

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Serbian Games Association has released a new report for 2023. What's particularly pleasing is that the industry is growing! Here are some highlights: - Total revenue exceeds 175 million euros; 150 in 2022 - The number of employees has doubled - from 1700 to 3400 - One of the reasons for the increase in the number of employees is a large number of gaming professionals and their families from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus moved to Serbia last year - The number of studios, however, has not increased significantly - from 140 in 2022 to 150 in 2023 Link to the full report in the comments. #SGA #GameDevIndustry #Games #Gaming #GamesReport

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I am interested in everything around gaming but what about igaming? 🎰 I did not know much about it other than the polemic aspect of it. So, I wrote an entry about igaming. Sharing below ^^ #igaming #internetgaming #gambling

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My next stop is Barcelona, ¡Hola, España! Let's meet and discuss cooperation, also this time I'm going to take a part at a panel discussion on AI and how it could help Gaming industry to prosper and develop. Let's talk on future horizons of AI tools 😉 #mobilegames #gamedev #gaming #gamedevelopment #ai

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When we say that companies are made of people first and foremost, it means recognizing that finding skilled and valuable professionals is truly challenging. However, when you do find them, the satisfaction that follows is immense.

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✨𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴✨ Andrii Bohatyi and I have known each other for 8 years. I hired him at a mobile gaming company back in 2016, when we were just starting our game development careers. We worked remotely at the same company, long before it became common. Over the years, we moved to different companies but stayed in touch. Only this year, while working together at Burny Games did I realize we had never actually met in person. A few weeks ago, we finally broke that online-only connection and met face-to-face. Surprisingly, it wasn’t awkward at all. Our remote friendship was so solid that meeting in person felt completely natural. 📌 And since I have your attention, I’d like to mention that I’m hiring a 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 again! ✔️ If you’re interested in joining our remote marketing team, send me a message! ✔️ You can also recommend a friend—we have an external referral program. 👉🏻 We can schedule a quick video-chat, and I’ll tell you more about our journey at Burny Games. #gamesindustry #useracquisition

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Mobile gaming giant Playtika has acquired SuperPlay, a leading mobile game developer. The deal, valued at $700 million with potential for additional payments, aims to strengthen Playtika's position in the mobile gaming market. Key Points: ⭐ Strategic Acquisition: Playtika views SuperPlay as a valuable addition to its portfolio, offering opportunities for growth and innovation. ⭐ Strong Partnership: Almog and Netzer, founders of SuperPlay, expressed enthusiasm for the acquisition and the potential for collaboration with Playtika. ⭐ Growth Potential: SuperPlay's existing games, Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams, have demonstrated strong user engagement, and the company has additional projects in development. This acquisition marks a significant step for Playtika as they continue to expand their reach and deliver exceptional gaming experiences to players worldwide. (source: https://lnkd.in/esbkzdpz)

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Did you know there are barely any seagulls in Cyprus? And what’s even funnier - nobody seems to notice! 😄 But if something doesn’t exist, we say it’s a perfect excuse to create it! So, WN Conference Cyprus'24 is flying high with its own flock of seagulls (you might even snag a sticker pack with them 😉). I’m beyond excited for next week! Two days packed with networking, inspiring talks, and plenty of parties - two official ones and about 10 side events hosted by our partners. It’s going to be unforgettable! Still on the fence about attending? Stop hesitating! 🚀 Over 500 attendees have already registered, and we expect the total number to reach 800 by next Wednesday. Whether you're looking for solid business opportunities or just a good time, I guarantee ROI in both. Pro tip: If you’re coming from abroad, please don’t forget your swimsuit! Make sure to steal at least 30 minutes to enjoy the warmest waters of the Mediterranean. See you next week in Cyprus! 🌊🌞 #WNConference #wnconf #WNConfCyprus #GameIndustry #Networking #BusinessConference #CyprusEvents #DealMaking #BusinessOpportunities

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