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{{Infobox Company | name = Playrix Entertainment | logo = Playrix logo.update.jpg | type = [[Private company|Private]] | foundation = [[Vologda]], [[Russia]] ({{Start date|2004}}) | industry = [[Casual Games]] | products = [http://www.playrix.com Playrix Games] | num_employees = 100+ (2010) | homepage = [http://www.playrix.com/ www.playrix.com] }} '''Playrix Entertainment''' is a [[casual games]] developer and publisher headquartered in [[Vologda]], [[Russia]]. Founded in 2004, it currently employs over 100 people. Playrix Entertainment offers premium downloadable games via its official web site.<ref>http://www.playrix.com/</ref> Playrix's games are available on multiple platforms, including [[Windows|PC]], [[Mac OS X|Mac]], [[Nintendo DS]]/[[Wii]], [[iPhone]] and other consoles/handhelds. Playrix is successfully cooperating with the largest casual games portals including [[Big Fish Games]], [[Yahoo!]], [[MSN]], [[Real Networks]], [[AOL]], [[iWin]], Oberon, etc. In addition to the in-house developed games, Playrix also acts as a publisher for a number of titles from external studios.<ref>http://www.casualconnect.org/newscontent/10-2009/magickey.html</ref> The company officially announced its plans to target publishing in October 2008.<ref>http://www.casualconnect.org/newscontent/12-2008/playrixpublishing.html</ref> In 2009 Playrix started developing [[casual]] [[social gaming|social games]] that can be played on [[social networking]] platforms such as [[Facebook]], [[MySpace]], [[Vkontakte]], among others. == Facts and Numbers == * Games released to date: 12 * Concurrent internal projects: 7 * Games localized into 12 languages with more coming soon * Internally developed web versions available for all games, improve conversion up to 14% * Games available at retail in more than 50 countries * 110% average annual growth == Games == {{main|List of Playrix games}} ===Awards=== ==== 4 Elements ==== In ''4 Elements'' players need to bring back the elements of Earth, Fire, Air and Water, and save the kingdom by restoring four ancient books of magic. * [[IGN]] (Rating: 8.0/10.0, Impressive): "one of the surprise “casual games” finds of the year...” <ref>{{cite web |last=Goble |first=Gord |title=''4 Elements Review'' |publisher=[[IGN]] |date=2008-09-19 |accessdate=2009-01-05 |url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/911/911780p1.html}}</ref> * The 3rd ELAN Awards Nominee: Best Casual Game <ref>http://www.theelans.com/2009/elan-awards-announces-their-final-nominees/</ref> ==== Fishdom ==== ''Fishdom'', a combination of Match-3 and [[Simulation game|Sim]], gives players a chance to build up their own dream aquarium and fill it with fish and ornaments. * Great Game Awards Nominee: Top Match-3 ([[Real Arcade|RealGames]], [[Real Networks|RealNetworks, Inc.]]) * iParenting Media Awards: 2009 Greatest Video Game * Conversion rate up to 14% ==== Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey ==== ''Fishdom H2O: Hidden Odyssey'', a combination of hidden object and [[Simulation game|Sim]], takes players to the bottom of the sea to collect numerous hidden items to earn cash and build up aquariums of their own design. * [[AOL]] Games' Best of 2009: #1 Bestseller and Most Downloaded Game. ==== Around the World in 80 Days ==== ''Around the World in 80 Days'', a Match-3 puzzler, inspired by [[Jules Verne|Jules Verne’s]] classic novel, takes players on a journey around the four continents following the book’s storyline. * Great Game Awards Winner: Top Match-3 ([[Real Arcade|RealGames]], [[Real Networks|RealNetworks, Inc.]]) <ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS126740+21-Jul-2009+PRN20090721 | work=Reuters | title=RealGames Recognizes Outstanding Developers With First Annual Great Game Awards | date=2009-07-21}}</ref> ==See also== * [http://www.gamezebo.com/features/interviews/interview-igor-bukhman-playrix-entertainment Gamezebo: Interview with Igor Bukhman, Playrix's President, Products] * [http://www.igameradio.com/2009/07/23/podcast-casual-connect-2009-day-1/ iGame Radio: Interview with Sean Elliot, VP of Business Development at Playrix] * [http://webguyunlimited.com/pixelperfectgaming/?p=2782 Pixel Perfect Gaming: Interview with Dmitri Bukhman, Playrix's President, Strategy] == References == {{reflist}} == External links == * [http://www.playrix.com Playrix Entertainment Homepage] * [http://www.facebook.com/apps/application.php?id=97471022656&v=info#/pages/Playrix-Entertainment/42151513372 Official Playrix Page on Facebook] * [http://twitter.com/playrix Official Playrix Page on Twitter] * [http://www.youtube.com/playrix Official Playrix YouTube Channel] [[Category:Browser-based game websites]] [[Category:Companies established in 2004]] [[Category:Russian video game companies]] [[Category:Video game publishers]] [[Category:Video game developers]] [[ru:Playrix Entertainment]]
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