Russia Ukraine War Impact on Video Games Industry ft. Boris Kalmykov CEO Hypemasters

The Russia Ukraine war has had a dramatic impact on many people’s lives. Huge impact to society, to our economies, and to various industries in different ways.  

How has video game development been impacted by the war?  

Boris Kalmykov, CEO of Hypemasters is a Russian living in the UK but with most of his company formerly located in St. Petersberg. 

- How have his company and other companies with employees in Russia and Ukraine been impacted? 

- What about the impact on big companies with employees in Russia and Ukraine like Playrix and Plarium? 

- What is the impact of sanctions and how much worse can it get? 

- What is the potential for Ukrainians and Russians to work together in the future? 

- What is the outlook for Ukrainian and Russian game development companies?  

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