Hit List Q&A: Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi
In the “Hit List” from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, the video game industry’s top talents describe their current gaming addictions, their most anticipated releases and more. This week: Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi. Outspoken entrepreneur, passionate video game developer, and the Person of the Year 2012 according to GamesIndustry International, Victor Kislyi is the man behind the blockbuster World of Tanks, the Massive Assault Series, and the upcoming World of Warplanes and World of Warships action MMO games.
In 1998, Victor established Wargaming, eventually leading the company from its strategy gaming roots to its current position as a leading global interactive entertainment conglomerate with over 1,300 employees and 11 offices in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Victor leads the team, setting design philosophy and strategy and boosting the company with his experience and enthusiasm. Under his expert care Wargaming is now working on four MMO games and building the Wargaming.net service – the epicenter of a battle-driven gaming universe that would unite all company’s projects under a single multiplayer ecosystem.
At his forthcoming 2013 D.I.C.E. Summit session, Victor will speak on “The Evolution of Free-To-Play: From Tanks To Beyond.” Without growth there is only stagnation. While “free-to play” has taken the gaming industry by storm, it’s becoming more and more apparent that an evolution of the business model is necessary in order to truly adapt to the needs of gamers and consumers. He will walk D.I.C.E. attendees through his vision of the free-to-play market as it stands today, as well as his thoughts and ideas on how it must grow in the future in order to remain viable.Continue reading Hit List Q&A: Wargaming CEO Victor KislyiHit List Q&A: Wargaming CEO Victor Kislyi originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Jan 2013 16:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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