Deconstructor of Fun Cyprus 1: What If Cyprus Becomes The NEXT BIG Tech Powerhouse? Aleksandr Bogdanov, CEO of Studio 42
Nov 5, 2025
Aleksandr Bogdanov, CEO of Studio 42, discusses Cyprus's potential as a tech hub, attracting talent from Turkey, Ukraine, and Russia. He explores how the island could rival Istanbul in the tech scene. Aleksandr dives into the strengths of Turkish game studios in user acquisition and gameplay analytics. He also highlights the importance of innovation in producing successful puzzle games and how Cyprus shares development approaches with Turkey, thanks to its strong ties and international teams.
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Cyprus As A Rising Puzzle Hub
- Cyprus is emerging as a puzzle-game hub with many teams focused on casual and hybrid puzzle mechanics.
- Aleksandr Bogdanov sees Cyprus closely aligned with Turkey in talent, processes, and game design focus.
Turkey's Competitive Edge
- Turkish studios excel at finding new core gameplay and optimizing via analytics and UA expertise.
- Bogdanov acknowledges Turkish teams' strength in analytics, iteration, and user acquisition.
Playrix And Royal Match's Genre Impact
- Playrix started a genre revolution years ago and shifted how complex puzzle games are built.
- Subsequent hits like Royal Match simplified core gameplay while succeeding with strong meta layers.