Problems of commercialization of rights to computer games on Russian distribution platforms

this article examines the key problems of commercialisation of intellectual property rights in the Russian game industry in the context of modern political and economic challenges. The paper assesses the current state of the Russian video games market, as well as distribution platforms, which are an important element that provides access to games and promotes the commercialisation of intellectual property of developers. Special attention is paid to the issues of copyright, as well as its role in the commercialisation process. It also reveals the problem of illegal use of video games; the impact of Western sanctions on the development of Russian distributors; technological problems of domestic platforms designed for the realisation of games. The conclusion formulates general recommendations for solving the problems of development of Russian distribution platforms. In this regard, the purpose of the research: to study the main problems associated with the commercialisation of computer games rights on Russian distribution platforms, as well as to find possible solutions to these problems. The main research method in this paper is the analysis of scientific articles (by such authors as A.A. Blagov, N.N. Brunkovsky, L.Y. Kiseleva, D.D. Litvinenko, etc.) and publications devoted to the distribution of video games in Russia (on such Internet resources as RBC, Igromania, electronic magazine ‘TBank’). The materials studied include the results of empirical research, expert opinions and analyses of current trends, which makes them an important resource for understanding and disclosing the topic under study. Results: the main problems of commercialization of rights to computer games on Russian distribution platforms are formulated. Conclusion: the identified problems create significant barriers to the successful commercialization of rights to computer games on Russian distribution platforms, and their solution requires an integrated approach and active efforts from all market participants.

commercialization of intellectual property rights, distribution, copyright, video games, distribution platforms, Steam, VKplay, Western sanctions