Russian Game Developers Conference

Russian Game Developers Conference
Конференция Разработчиков Игр
Models at the KRI 2009
StatusDefunct
GenreEvent for industry professionals
FrequencyAnnually
Inaugurated2003 (2003)
Most recent2014 (2014)
WebsiteOfficial website

The Russian Game Developers' Conference (Russian: Конференция Разработчиков Игр), or KRI (Russian: КРИ, romanized: KRI), was an annual event for industry professionals devoted to game development, publishing and distribution in Russia and surrounding territories. The show also featured the presentation of the annual KRI awards, a professional game awards.[1] Attendance at KRI was relative compared with some of the better-known game developer conferences abroad. However, this was mainly attributed to the population densities in the enormous geographic range that the conference covered and the difficulties in transportation. Back then Russian distribution video game networks were often plagued by software pirates. Due to the spread of digital distribution and the adoption Russian anti-piracy legislation, KRI grew each year, having been able to provide accommodation for attendants from afar. KRI also helped to establish and entrench various anti-piracy measures.[2]

Starting with its inception in 2003,[3] KRI quickly became Russia's leading video game trade show,[4] offering developers a unique chance to share their experience, meet colleagues and communicate their ideas and works to the professional public. KRI attracted industry representatives not only from ex-USSR countries, but also from abroad.[5][6] Every annual KRI event was attended by renowned game developers that are known across the planet.[4]

In 2014 KRI merged with the IgroMir exhibition.[7]

  1. ^ Maragos, Nich. Fourth Annual Russian Game Developers Conference Announced. Gamasutra. 23 January 2006.
  2. ^ Rossignol, Jim. Gaming in the Russian Cosmos, Part 1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun. 5 January 2009.
  3. ^ "KRI - Computer Game Developers Conference - About". Rgdconf.com. Archived from the original on 2014-09-06. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
  4. ^ a b "Russian Game Developers Conference - KRI 2009". Rgdconf.com. Archived from the original on 2014-09-06. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
  5. ^ "Russian Game Developers Conference - KRI 2009". Rgdconf.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
  6. ^ "Russian Game Developers Conference - KRI 2008". Rgdconf.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-19. Retrieved 2014-06-12.
  7. ^ "3DNews".