8 leaders of the gaming industry from Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is rapidly emerging on the global game development scene thanks to ambitious entrepreneurs creating projects in the most advanced fields: blockchain, VR, AR, and mobile games. From a skill-betting platform to multi-million-dollar shooters, meet the key figures who are changing the rules of the game.

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Roman Lineytsev
Creator of the mobile game Grand Mobile, released in late 2022. The game quickly gained popularity, reaching over 60 million downloads and more than 5 million unique users per month. The game repeatedly topped the charts in Google Play and App Store.

Yelnur Kasimzhanov
Entrepreneur, founder of the startup ON esports, which combines esports, skill-betting, and digital collectibles. Launches an RPG application where players can compete in AAA games, bet on their skills, and exchange winnings for exclusive in-game items and accessories for their virtual avatar.

Alexey Shegay
Co-founder and ex-CEO of iDos Games, specializing in mobile games with blockchain technology. Currently, Alexey Shegay is the CTO of Game of Drones — the world's first game for controlling real-world machinery.

Aidos Ryskeldinov
Founder of iDos Games, a company specializing in developing mobile games with blockchain integration. In 2021, the company released ShootGun — the world's first multiplayer shooter using blockchain. Actively develops the Play-to-Earn concept, allowing players to earn from in-game items and cryptocurrencies.

Damir Saifullin
Founder and CEO of Singularity Lab, specializing in the development of VR and AR technologies. The studio created unique VR games for YOTA ARENA, one of the largest esports complexes in Russia and Europe, adapting popular esports disciplines for virtual reality.

Saken Sadykov
CPO at Qalan Group and head of the gamification department, responsible for developing and implementing innovative product strategies. Thanks to an expert approach and deep understanding of game psychology, the company successfully implements projects that make the user experience more engaging and effective.

Ilya Korchagin
Founder and Managing Director of Take Top Entertainment, a game development studio specializing in casual and mid-core mobile games. The company has achieved over five million installs per month, releasing successful projects that have gained popularity among players.

Vladimir Barinov
Head of the RnD laboratory at Vardix Virtuality Lab, developing advanced interactive projects, virtual reality platforms, and artificial intelligence. Founder of startups Mechnicum, Worlds-Designer, and VARGATES, as well as co-author of educational applications Academix, Pathology3D, AmazingPhysics, and Medical Films.