Russobit-M is defunct distributor of

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and the

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. It served an important role in PC game distribution in the

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. In 2003 it partnered with GFI to release game software and

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s throughout Russia. Russobit-M was established in 1999 and quite soon became the major publisher and distributor in the

n and

game markets. The company employed more than two hundred game specialists and had over one hundred partners worldwide at its peak. By the time the company stopped operating, it had sold five million CD/DVDs on the local market. In 2003, the company combined efforts with GFI. GFI served the role of the publisher and developer and Russobit-M functioned as a distributor. In May 2008 Russobit-M and GFI had merged into the

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. In October 2008

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had been incorporated into the group.Play Ten Interactive acquired by Bestway group
// GFI Official site The company released 900 projects, including 100 developed by Russian companies. It was closed 15 April 2013.

Games published

* '' W.A.R Soldiers'' * '' The Precursors'' * ''

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'' * '' Neuro'' * '' Ancient Wars: Sparta'' * ''

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'' * ''

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'' * '' Homeplanet'' * '' TMNT'' * ''

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'' * '' Worms: Armageddon'' * '' Cultures 2: The Gates of Asgard'' * '' Nuclear Titbit: Flashback'' * ''

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'' * '' M.I.A.: Mission in Asia''

References

External links

Official site

Russobit-M
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* Russian Wikipedia page Defunct video game companies of Russia Companies based in Moscow Video game companies of Russia {{Europe-videogame-company-stub