Especially for App2Top, former owner of “Kanobu” and “Igromania,” Gadzhi Makhtiev commented on the sale and discussed the significant challenges currently facing the industry, in his opinion.

This morning, February 28, it was officially announced that ownership of two popular Russian gaming resources has changed hands. Media manager Gadji Makhtiev transferred the general management of “Kanobu” and “Igromania” to Vasily Ovchinnikov, co-founder of the Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry (RVI). The App2Top editorial team discussed the deal with him.

Russian gaming media outlets “Kanobu” and “Igromania” have changed ownership. They were acquired by the company “IFSI,” whose CEO is Vasiliy Ovchinnikov, head of the Video Game Industry Development Organization (VGIDO).

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized gambling addiction as a disease. The decision was taken by vote during the 72nd session of the World Health Assembly. 194 members of the organization voted “For”.

Advertising in three major Russian publications about games — “Igromanii”, “Kanobu” and the content section Игры@Mail.ru — now one company is exclusively implementing it. This was stated by the game direction Mail.Ru Group Ventures.

One of the most famous Russian gaming publications is changing its owner. The asset passes into the hands of Haji Mahtiyev, who previously launched the Kanobu website and the RAWG service.

Founders and owners of Igromania Evgeny Isupov and Alexander Parchuk are selling the publication to an unnamed owner. Kanobu founder Haji Mahtiyev helps them in the transfer of cases.