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The gaming outsourcing studio Kevuru Games has started a cooperation with BNP Paribas Cardif, an international insurance company, part of the BNP Paribas Group, on a new innovation project. The essence of the project is to explore new ways to make insurance more accessible through new ways of engaging people in a fun and educational way. The innovation activity collaboration that Kevuru supported involved engaging players in a series of activities that helped them better understand their needs and simulated experiences where they can learn more about how insurance functions in a game. Players will learn by doing, not by reading a lot of texts or watching instructional videos which can quickly disengage some players. About BNP Paribas Cardif BNP Paribas Cardif is a global insurance company. As part of the BNP Paribas Group, BNP Paribas Cardif plays an important role in the lives of its clients and business partners by providing insurance solutions that empower clients and protects clients from unforeseen events. The company’s unique business model lies in strong partnerships and strong expertise: it creates modern insurance solutions together with global partners in various business sectors, including banks, financial institutions, mobility sector, commercial retail chains, telecommunications companies, among many others.BNP Paribas Cardif has a global presence in Europe, South America, and Asia. BNP Paribas Cardif has a global presence in Europe, South America, and Asia.

The first month of winter continues to light up bright lights on its flickering garland of long-awaited holidays and permeate the air with familiar New Year melodies. Having celebrated its 10th anniversary on December 1 and filled with an uplifted, solemn mood, Kevuru Games acts in unison with December, masterly accompanying the solemn echoes of past and future special days: 🎄 on the Saint Nicholas Day, all the children of our colleagues received delicious sets for creativity in the form of gingerbread for coloring;🎄 until December 25, colleagues managed to exchange gifts in the Secret Santa format – they wrote their wish list and were sincerely, childishly happy was sincerely, childishly happy to receive the coveted present by mail;🎄 On December 26, the Kevuru Games team gathered for a festive Gatsby party, where they celebrated both the upcoming New Year and the company’s birthday.

From now on, Kevuru Games is a member of the IT Ukraine Association. IT Ukraine is the largest professional association of Ukrainian service and product companies, representing the interests of 72 companies and 65,000+ IT specialists. What is the essence and what are the advantages of participating in the Association? Participants can: form vectors of development of the information technology industry in Ukraine;receive legal support from experienced professionals and other community members;draw attention to their company and make it more recognizable among the business community;expand the range of contacts and exchange experiences;find new clients for their business in Ukraine and abroad. We are confident that participation in the Association will become a new milestone in the development of Kevuru Games and will help to implement even more ambitious plans for the development of both our business and the entire country. About the IT Ukraine Association The Association was founded in 2004 by the Miratech, Softline, SoftServe and Profixwith companies with the aim of uniting IT companies to promote the development of information technology in Ukraine. It represents the interests of companies in the field of taxation and legal aspects, implements projects to support the export of Ukrainian IT services, and provides information support to its participants. Areas of work: financial and legal, educational and CSR, PR, international, etc. The first participants were EPAM, Luxoft, Ciklum, and GlobalLogic. From 2015 to 2018, the association joined WITSA, EMOTA, Digital Europe, and IFIP. In 2021, an international direction of work was opened: together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, the IT Export Boost project was launched. In May 2021, the association became a partner of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine in the national campaign to vaccinate IT professionals. The Association represents the interests of the participants in the field of support and additional assistance to improve the dialogue with the owner, control over compliance with the law, and regulate the activities of information technology. To do this, the Association cooperates with the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Committee of the Supreme For the Power of the Ukrainian Digital Transformation, the European Business Association (EBA), the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine (ACC), the Ukrainian Business Council (URB) and the Union of Ukrainian Entrepreneurs (UUE). With the support of the PR community, the Association organizes trade missions and helps companies participate in international events. In 2019, the first trade mission of Ukraine took place in Norway. In 2020, the Ukrainian delegation took part in Ukraine House Davos. In order to represent to the public the professional success of Ukrainian IT specialists, the Association holds an annual all-Ukrainian competition Ukrainian IT Awards.

Incorporated in 2011 and based in Kyiv, Kevuru Games is a game development and art creation business with an excellent eye for detail, a solid rep for producing high-quality outcomes on time, outside-the-box reflection, and professional administration.  The team takes on game ideas of any complexity in order to bring them to life using cutting-edge technologies. Whether it’s mobile/web/PC games, art creation, or providing support for clients’ projects, the expert team offers attractive, effective, and productive solutions for each business in the required time frame. Kevuru Games invariably seeks top-tier expertise: artists, animators, and game developers to meet customer expectations. The company is always happy to offer successful aspirants great work with outstanding projects, cooperation with global market players, and highly competitive salaries in an energetic and friendly environment.  Kevuru Games is a business looking for new ways to expand and display the most electrifying gaming worlds. The team always goes the extra mile to produce unique game projects and eccentric illustrations recognized and highlighted by top-tier video game manufacturers, and to make their customers happy by creating unique and memorable gaming content that motivates millions of people around the world. The GoodFirms team interviewed Oleg Goncharenko, owner and CEO of Kevuru Games, to learn more about the company and its services.  At the beginning of the interview, Oleg mentions that Kevuru Games is a leading European game art and development studio producing entertainment projects for game publishers. With years of experience, Kevuru has delivered more than 100 projects and has been dedicated to the production of such world-famous projects as Fortnite (Epic Games), Star Wars (Lucasfilm), BigFarm, Empire: Age of Knights (Goodgame Studios), and others. Talking about the idea behind the business commencement, Oleg notes that Kevuru Games began its journey with the independent development of game projects. These were easygoing games for mobile devices.  Later, the atelier began to obtain the first clients who needed help creating 2D and 3D game art for their projects and co-development and full-cycle development services. After five years, the team completely immersed themselves in the client business and expanded their expertise to meet different art styles, game genres, and more requests. With regard to services, Kevuru Games develops individual cooperation schemes with each client, relying on the desired pipeline and time frames. The team’s specialization allows them to cover all gaming platforms and develop a great product that matches the imaginations of the customers and the preferences of the players. As a leading game development agency at GoodFirms, Kevuru is equally focused on developing full-cycle games from scratch, creating a unique art product, and porting games quickly and efficiently. The professional creators will guide your project through all stages, from game design to post-release maintenance, using their extensive knowledge and creativity. They are sure to make your gaming dream come true with customized full-cycle development services. Moreover, the experts strive to empower your development opportunities and extend your team with top level designers, senior programmers, and seasoned 2D and 3D creators. The team is well versed in game specifics in order to find the best implementation for any project. Thus, reaching an even wider audience and adding more functionality to the gameplay with our professional porting services to meet customer expectations in terms of quality and budget enables the firm to be uniquely positioned in the market. The review and the scorecard obtained at GoodFirms prove the potential of developers at Kevuru. Review: Scorecard: Besides game development, Oleg also gives a brief about

Games Gathering 2021 Kyiv is an international gaming conference in Kyiv. But this is not the end of it. Games Gathering also includes: the opportunity to raise your professional level and meet new business partners;lectures where experienced developers will share their experience and reveal interesting professional secrets;free stands for independent developers, the opportunity to demonstrate your product by taking part in the INDIE BLAST indie showcase and submit to the Indie Blast Awards competition for game projects;leading industry experts, always ready for heart-to-heart communication and new business acquaintances;cool parties where informal atmosphere leads to productive networking. In 2021, the winter conference was held in a hybrid format from November 30 to December 5. November 30 and December 1 – online conference days, and December 4-5 – live conference days. Within 2 days, the Kevuru Games booth was very popular: hundreds of visitors passed through it, wishing to communicate, learn about vacancies and job opportunities, agree on the terms of potential cooperation, and take part in the Xbox Series X drawing. The fight for the coveted console was serious and active – about a thousand people claimed the title of its future owner. And the stronger was the triumph of the winner. We were very happy to see our colleagues live and hope that in 2022, offline events will be held much more often. And in anticipation of the next, we will continue to fulfill our mission – to make the game world a better place.

It’s time for the scariest day of the year! It is today that people experience an incomprehensible, but completely irresistible need to lift the veil of secrecy over their hidden essence and release it to freedom. Not for long. So welcome to the freak show of distinctive, impressive, and incredibly expressive Halloween images from the Kevuru Games team. Trick or treat!

Our colleagues are constantly developing, learning and improving their professional skills! Recently, the HR and recruitment department of Kevuru Games visited the IT HR Forum – the largest professional conference in Eastern Europe for IT HR and recruiters. The event was rich in interesting topics and speakers, so our colleagues received a great boost in modern tools of sourcing, recruitment in the US and European markets, prioritization of positions and candidates and much more. And already put the knowledge into practice!

Game Developers Conference is an event that speaks for itself – game developers gather here, industry-important issues are resolved and ideas are exchanged. The future of games is inspired by the conversations of all those involved in game creation, from artists to testers, who lecture and participate in discussions. This year’s virtual format includes many performances in various formats such as Devnotes, Awards, Music Concerts and Special Sessions. GDC offers 5 days of training from July 19th to 23rd, led by experts on key game development topics. Participants will have the opportunity to look into the future of games, learn about new methods and discover new approaches to creating games in the areas of design, programming, marketing, team management and much more. We are one of the sponsors of the event and we encourage you to quickly register on the Swapcard Platform, which is the virtual base of the event. There you can watch lectures, take part in discussions and make appointments with companies of interest to you. So see you there! About Game Developers Conference Game Developers Conference is a weeklong celebration of the gaming arts, craftsmanship, and game development business that provides developers with a unique opportunity to learn about advances in this area. This event is notably shaking up the industry, bringing together a lot of developers who have something to discuss and show, as well as ask for advice or try to sort out pressing problems together. The history of the conference dates back to 35 years ago, when 25 developers gathered for an informal meeting in the living room of game designer Chris Crawford. Originally focused on PC games, GDC has grown and diversified along with the gaming industry to include multiple platforms: consoles, mobile and handheld devices, tablets, online games, as well as the use of VR and AR technologies for games. In 2016, GDC celebrated the 30th edition of the conference. Year after year, GDC continues to define market innovation and look into the future of gaming. Some of the key features of GDC include: Extensive selection of lectures, panels and round tables.Showcasing the latest game development tools and services from leading technology companies such as Amazon, Epic Games, Google, Intel, Nvidia, Oculus, and Sony.Dedicated communities where GDC members can take a break from all the learning to relax and meet new people in themed areas for playable indie games, retro games, alternative controllers, and more.Two awards ceremonies: The Game Developers Choice Awards dedicated to the best games and developers in the industry, and the Independent Games Festival to celebrate the most innovative and exciting projects in indie game development. A separate noteworthy aspect of the GDC is its responsive approach to sustainability. Their initiatives in this area include working with leading environmental organizations to reduce the conference’s carbon footprint, printing as much signage as possible on recyclable materials, using LED lighting and Energy Star-rated technology, and more. About Kevuru Games Kevuru Games is a gaming outsourcing company that has been creating game art and developing games for PC and mobile devices for over 10 years. Our main creative driver is love for games and our work, so we are scrupulous and inspiring at every stage of game creation from conceptualization to post-production. Thanks to the boundless product impulse, high professionalism and an irresistible desire to do something unusual, our team has become a reliable partner for many of the world’s leading publishers: Epic Games, EA, Lucasfilm, Bandai Namco and others. We have taken the desire to create beyond the limits as our motto and are always happy when our work makes the game world brighter. Don’t hesitate to contact us: we will help you dot the i’s and cross the t’s and bring your idea to life in the best possible way.

Game Connection is back, and this time it will be 2 whole weeks of summer networking in any place convenient for you – just like last year, the event will be held online in 2021. Game Connection is one of the largest B2B events in the global games industry, annually gathering publishers and developers of games for various platforms, as well as providers of additional services to exchange experience and develop business contacts. Our business development team is already in full operational readiness: all you need to do is make an appointment with us in the special matchmaking system

The end of the first summer month will be marked by one of the brightest gaming events of the season – Games Gathering Odesa 2021. This conference is a real treasure trove of information about the latest trends in the gaming industry. You get a unique opportunity to plunge headlong into a kaleidoscope of useful lectures, Q&A sessions and networking with colleagues and potential clients. And most importantly, this year the event will take place offline in sunny Odessa. So get ready for the long-awaited live communication! In 2021, Kevuru Games will not only participate in the conference, but also become one of its sponsors. So we are looking forward to everyone involved in the gaming field at Games Gathering Odesa 2021: rest assured, we have something to tell you about. About Games Gathering Odesa 2021 Each Games Gathering conference is a major event for all players in the gaming industry. The largest B2B conference in Eastern Europe, it is dedicated to game development and the creation of modern high-quality gaming content that follows the latest trends. The history of the event began in 2015, and since then, every year Kyiv has warmly welcomed everyone who wants to know more advanced directions in the development of the gaming industry. Due to the epidemiological situation last year, the conference was held online. But 2021 is becoming a year of changes: now the event will not only take place offline, but also move to shining Odesa. The Gagarinn Hotel opens its doors to 1200+ visitors on an area of more than 2100 square meters, in compliance with all quarantine measures and ensuring social distancing. From June 30 to July 4, you can learn a lot of new things, find out the answers to your questions and take your business to the next level. Register on the event website and choose the package that suits you best. About Kevuru Games We are one of the most inspired game art and development studios in Eastern Europe, starting our game journey 9 years ago. Our mission is to bring new colors and fresh creative approaches to solving classic gaming challenges, and we are obviously doing well at this: our clients EA, Epic Games, FoxNext and others are ready to confirm the effectiveness of our work. We specialize in: Development of games for PC and mobile devices2D and 3D art2D and 3D animationGame designGame UX/UI designQuality assurance for games We always enthusiastically accept new trends in the dynamic gaming world and are happy to share our experience and knowledge with everyone who, like us, is ready to create beyond the limits. Do not hesitate to contact us at contact@kevurugames.com and we will prove our skill in practice: your project will sparkle in the gaming sky brighter than any star.

Talents In Games: HR Conference will be a bright finishing touch of the spring season. This is a unique specialized conference for HR professionals in the gaming industry, which will be held on May 25, 2021. HR professionals from the gaming industry will gather on the WN Hub platform to exchange experiences, discuss the latest trends, and together identify new vectors for the development of HR culture in gaming teams. HR Director Kevuru Games Yana Khnykina takes part in the round table of the conference with her topic “Recruitment: metrics, funnel, and secret techniques”. She is ready to enrich the information field of the event with valuable insights, personal experience and real cases of strategic recruiting at a time when the labor market is on fire. So be sure to join the WN Hub for an amazing opportunity to improve your HR expertise, learn about the latest trends in the gaming industry, and see behind the scenes of recruiting processes of top gaming companies. You can also easily make an appointment to discuss with our HR Director questions of interest and cooperation opportunities. About the Talents In Games: HR Conference Talents In Games: HR Conference is the leading event for Russian-speaking recruiting experts in the gaming field. It will be held online for the second time on May 25, 2021. In addition to useful lectures and round tables, it offers thematic workshops, interviews and checklists for solving common problems based on the personal experience of HR directors of various game studios. About Kevuru Games Our outsourcing game art and development studio has been on the market for 9 years. We see it as our mission to transform and improve the gaming industry through the implementation of non-standard ideas and the use of bold creative approaches. Our exceptional dedication has made us a welcome partner for global publishers: Epic Games, EA, FoxNext and others. We specialize in game development for PC and mobile devices, 2D/3D art and animation, UX/UI game design and quality assurance for games. A vibrant and dynamic gaming world is our huge passion, so we are happy to pave our way to new inspirational gaming achievements beyond the limits. Be sure to contact us at contact@kevurugames.com if our values ​​and approach are close to you: together we are sure to deliver an amazing project that stands out.

On the cold winter days of February 8-12, one of the largest European B2B gaming industry conferences under the romantic title White Nights will light a blazing fire of meaningful lectures, expressive discussions, effective networking and a bright kaleidoscope of a wide variety of games. The event, which, like others, will be held online this year, gathers key players in the gaming sphere, so we could not miss it. Our business development team is already looking forward to new acquaintances and collaborations. Be sure to find our Ostap Osipenko and Tatiana Nikulina on the WN Hub, a communication platform where you can chat and make appointments. About the WN Conference White Nights Conference is the leading B2B event for the gaming industry in Europe. This year, special pandemic circumstances make it go online, but this was not a reason for the deterioration in quality or limitation of capabilities. On the contrary, now the broadcast will be organized from 5 cities of the world: London on February 8Barcelona on February 9Berlin on February 10Dublin on February 11San Francisco on February 12 As for the stellar speakers, you will be able to hear representatives from SEGA, Ubisoft, EA, Wargaming and many others. The conference has been held for the fourth year already. One of the innovations is now the division of the event into seasons, targeting different markets. WN Winter is for Europe, WN Spring for Asia, WN Summer for CIS countries and WN Fall for North America. About Kevuru Games Our outsourcing game art and development studio has been operating on the market for 9 years, and all this time we have been actively contributing to the development and brightening of the gaming industry. With offices in Ukraine and the USA, Kevuru Games always stands guard over creativity, authenticity and new fresh approaches even to standard tasks. Our exceptional dedication has made us a welcome partner for global publishers when working on world-renowned games. We specialize in 2D/3D art and animation, Unity and Unreal Engine game engines, UX-UI design and AR/VR projects for games and enterprises. We love a vibrant and dynamic game world and are happy to be not just a part of it, but also inspired creators. Creators beyond the limits. Be sure to contact us at contact@kevurugames.com: together we will make the game world even more exciting.