The Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry (ODVGI) has attempted to compile various crucial pieces of information in one place, which gaming companies need to operate in the Russian market. They have launched a special project called RGDBook (Russian GameDev Book) or “The Developer’s Red Book.”

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 discussion surrounding the gaming law in Russia continues. The Video Gaming Industry Development Organization (VGIDO) proposed at a meeting in the State Duma to divide the December bill proposal into two separate laws, one of which they are prepared to handle personally.

Proposals for refining the much-discussed bill “On the Activity of Developing and Distributing Video Games in the Territory of the Russian Federation” continue to pour into the State Duma. Recently, the Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry (ODVGI) sent lawmakers its amendments.

We continue to summarize the results of 2024 with gaming (or gaming sector-related) teams and experts. This time, we spoke with Vasily Ovchinnikov, the head of the Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry (ODVGI).

The Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry (ODVGI) criticized the bill “On the Activities of Developing and Distributing Video Games on the Territory of the Russian Federation.” Representatives from the organization stated that the initiative would harm the domestic game development sector instead of aiding it.

The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation has endorsed the project for the voluntary labeling of games in the country, developed by the Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry (RVI). This information was reported by the newspaper “Izvestia,” citing the ministry.

The consulting firm Strategy Partners and the Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry analyzed the Russian video game market. Below are some conclusions from the study.

The “Green Labeling” of video games, announced last week, uncovered contradictions between the existing young gaming associations in Russia. This has escalated into an open conflict and accusations.

Russia may launch several experiments simultaneously on game labeling, writes “Kommersant.” The Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry (ODVI) and the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia are preparing their own projects.

Recently, the “Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry” (ODVGI) requested law enforcement to investigate a map in Counter-Strike 2, designed for the “Major Cybersport League” tournament in Counter-Strike 2. The map depicts a fictional Moscow metro station that terrorists could blow up. The organization has now issued a statement clarifying its position.

The head of the RVI, Vasily Ovchinnikov, complained to Russian law enforcement agencies about the map of the Moscow metro, which was developed by the Moscow Department of Transport for the “Big Esports League” tournament on Counter-Strike 2. In his opinion, she may violate the laws of the Russian Federation.

In June, it became known that a domestic Video Game Hall of Fame was going to be opened in Russia. Two months later, the Video Game Industry Development Organization (RVI) officially announced its launch.

The Organization for the Development of the Video Game Industry (RVI) intends to perpetuate Russian video games in history. To do this, she will open a domestic Hall of Fame.

At the end of March, the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation sent a request to the leadership of 219 universities. It asked to transmit to the “Organization for the Development of the Video Game industry” (RVI) information about the research conducted by universities in the field of video games.