Исходный код - Episode Guide

In the first episode of the documentary series Source Code, we explore how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the video game industry: amid global lockdowns, the market expanded, audiences grew, and development processes adapted to remote work. We provide a global overview with a focus on Eastern Europe, additionally touching on topics such as crunch and professional burnout, the situation of women in the games industry, and the story behind the cult game This War of Mine.

The second episode of the documentary series Source Code explores how the protests in Belarus following the 2020 elections affected the game development and IT sectors. At its core are the context of the events, the personal stories of developers, their experiences with relocation, and the role of games in politics.

In the third episode of the documentary series Source Code, we examine how Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine has transformed the games industry and its professional community — from employee relocation and hiring policies to a reevaluation of relationships within the community itself. We discuss how Ukrainian developers address the theme of war in their games and pose the question: can the games industry today remain outside of politics?