Nival Interactive proudly announces that it has received “Best Developer: KRI 2005” and “Best Game: KRI 2005” at the Annual Russian Game Developer’s Conference (KRI) held on April 1-3, 2005.

Nival Interactive was awarded – Best Developer: KRI 2005 for its achievements in the Russian and global gaming industry and Best Game: KRI 2005 for Heroes of Might and Magic V, which is being developed by Nival Interactive for Ubisoft, one of the world’s leading video game publishers. Nival Interactive’s leading team of programmers, artists, animators and managers also gave 25 lectures at the conference and displayed Blitzkrieg II, Night Watch and Hammer & Sickle.

The Russian Game Developers’ Conference (KRI) was established in 2003 as a professional event where developers and publishers can share experience, display projects, and further develop their business relations. This year’s event was the largest ever, with over 2000 attendees and active participation by leading hardware and software companies in the local as well as international video game industry. The KRI Awards are handed out each year in various categories to the top developers, publishers and interactive entertainment titles, and is the only industry sponsored awards ceremony in Russia and the FSU.

About Nival Interactive
Nival Interactive is Russia’s leading game developer, and also the largest, with four development teams and a staff of over 140 dedicated professionals. Since its inception in 1996, Nival Interactive has been earned critical acclaim worldwide both by press and gamers for an impressive lineup of highly successful titles including Rage of Mages, Etherlords, Blitzkrieg and Silent Storm series, all backed by our genuine commitment to creativity and innovation.