About
Over the last 25-plus years, game development veteran, futurist, author and BAFTA member Aleksey Savchenko has built a respected and influential career in the entertainment and tech industries. He currently serves as the Director of Tech and Development at GSC Game World, where he has been instrumental in launching major titles such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2. Previously, he has held key roles at such companies as Epic Games and Black Wing Foundation, and has contributed to projects associated with industry giants including Disney, Warner Brothers, Square Enix, 2K, Gearbox and 505.
He has published numerous research papers on the gaming industry and is the author of Game as Business, which provides a practical guide to the world of developers, studios, and publishers. In addition, he has appeared at high-profile events such as GDC, Gamescom, DevGamm, White Nights, and Reboot Develop, addressing technological innovations and the future of the gaming industry.
Aleksey is committed to advancing the dialogue on the future of gaming, technology and digital economies, as well as the transformative impact of virtual experiences. He frequently references games like Fortnite, Roblox and Minecraft as prime examples of the metaverse’s potential to reshape human interaction, education and commerce.
Born in Ukraine, where he studied linguistics and semiotics, he worked as a political consultant and later as a fund manager. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, he spent six months supporting military and humanitarian efforts. He is now based in the UK.
He is also the author of the Cyberside series, a dystopian cyberpunk graphic novel saga, with a spin-off novel, thriller Cyberside: Level Zero set for publication this year.
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Book Website: www.cyberside.co.uk
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