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28/01/2025

We had a really great time at the Global Game Jam Tallinn 2025, which took place during the weekend, January 24-26 🎮
Huge thanks and shout out to GameDev Estonia for organizing this awesome event!
🙏🏻Kudos to all partners who supported Game Jam!
Congrats to the winners 🏆🎁
Happy to join the next Jam 🍯 🎮

24/12/2024

Dear Friends,

As we bid farewell to another year, we are overwhelmed with appreciation for your continuous enthusiasm and loyalty. You've made our journey throughout the year not just possible, but truly enjoyable, and for that, we are immensely thankful.

This festive season, we wish that your homes may glow with happiness, your hearts may thrive with new hopes, and your celebrations be full of laughter and joy. Thank you for being such an integral part of our story.

Here's to a magical Christmas and a New Year filled with new adventures and successes. We can't wait to see what the future holds and to experience it all alongside you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ✨

With all our best,
Your friends at CM Games

21/11/2024

Let’s face it—fall isn’t exactly peak productivity season (especially in the Northern Hemisphere). But instead of falling into the autumn slump, our team packed October full of awesome events. Here’s what we got up to:

🔹First stop: TalTech GameCamp! Ramil and Antonio joined this hybrid game dev bootcamp and jam to mentor budding developers. The theme was Out of Control, and the participants ran wild with it—ranging from sci-fi experiments to a musical game about herding sheep. Yep, you read that right: musical sheep herding.
🔹Next up: Bohdan, our Head of VR, took the spotlight at realiti.express, a VR/AR conference by EEVR where he shared insights into the development of the Into the Radius sequel, including how the team racked up an incredible 150,000 wishlists during early access.
🔹And finally, we wrapped things up at MängudeÖÖ, Estonia’s iconic gaming event. The night was packed with fresh game releases, face-to-face chats with developers, and plenty of fun shared with fellow gamers.

Big thanks to the organizers and everyone we met along the way—we can’t wait to do it all again next year!

15/11/2024

It’s been a whirlwind season for CM Games!
Our CEO, Vlad Rannik, has been on the move, representing our team at three major industry events. Along the way, he’s shared insights and connected with some of the brightest minds in gaming.

🔹Games Executive Summit Europe 2024
Vlad was one of 50 leaders invited to this summit, where discussions on shaping the future of the industry provided valuable opportunities to keep CM Games ahead of the curve.

🔹Mobidictum Conference 2024 in Istanbul
Vlad took the stage to share his insights on the "State of VR Gaming", joining a lineup of 92 speakers across 48 sessions. The conference covered everything from indie games to the latest in , , and —an incredible hub for fresh ideas and tech trends.

🔹Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki
Vlad delivered a talk on IP licensing and transmedia strategies, highlighting how we’re expanding the reach and lifespan of our game IPs while sharing our journey and learning from others along the way.

These events have been a fantastic way to get new insights and build connections that will help shape our future projects.
Stay tuned—there’s so much more to come!

08/11/2024

Just Ask: Crafting Questions That Open Doors 🌠

Hey, Friends!
In our previous post about https://bit.ly/cmcoachinginsights we explored its general concept and benefits.

Today, as promised, we’re diving into real-life use cases—because while theory is convincing, what about practice?

But first, let’s discuss a crucial coaching tool: questions.

Not just any randomly asked or poorly structured questions, but well-crafted, thought-provoking ones. The last are central to coaching sessions, and the deeper they go—whether it’s about identity (“Who is the ideal partner you aspire to be?”) or values (“Why is becoming a TikTok influencer important to you?”)—the more they help clarify your motivations and desires.

These questions trigger those “aha” moments that can reveal the answers you’re looking for.

This was exactly what helped Kate, our CM teammate, to satisfy her coaching request. She wanted to discover her true calling - something that will unleash her potential to 200% and make her life more meaningful and fulfilling. As simple as that. Her coach wasn’t intimidated by the scope of this goal and dove right in.

While we won’t describe the entire coaching journey, in Kate’s case, that “aha” question was: “Do you believe there’s just one ‘true’ vocation, or could there be several that change throughout your life?” This question sparked a chain reaction of thoughts for Kate, leading her to question the very idea of finding a single lifelong mission. After all, as Kate pointed out, perhaps there isn’t just one calling you’re destined for—there may be several waiting for you. The key is to experiment and remain open to new challenges. And believe in the power of coaching ;)

P.S. If you’re new to coaching and want to learn more, try Coaching for Performance by Sir John Whitmore. It’s short, sweet, and straight to the point.

24/10/2024

We had a really great time last weekend at the Baltic's First VR and XR Conference reality.express hosted by EEVR sharing the case of the mega-successful launch of Into the Radius VR Sequel on Steam Early Access in July 2024.

An incredible mix of industry professionals in the heart of medieval Tallinn!

We look forward to realiti.express 2025 so see you next year!
Save the date: October 9, 2025 ✅

https://www.realitiexpress.com/

16/10/2024

Last weekend we supported a great event!👾
We at CM Games feel very special supporting events like TalTech GameCamp where young people can find their strength!

Over the 48-hour event, over 230 registrants, of which 197 made 53 games.
Over 20 mentors, one of them is our Ramil, Senior Tech Artist!

Wishing all the best to the winners and looking forward to future jams!

14/10/2024

As Nitro Nation Tour keeps evolving, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at some new features we’re working on and explain what exactly they will add to your player experience. This is a new format we’re trying out, so feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments!

As you might guess, we, at the NNWT team, are pretty passionate about cars—not in the “posing-next-to-a-Lambo” way, but more in the “digging-under-the-hood” sense . And, while believing in the power of upgrades, we think that real mastery comes from fine-tuning your ride. So, in version 0.9.16, we’re diving into tuning with a focus on the lower part of your whip:

Tire Pressure Tuning: Adjusting your tire pressure will impact grip, speed, and handling. Lower pressure means more grip, while higher pressure reduces rolling resistance and can boost speed. It’s up to you to find the perfect balance.

Adjustable Suspension Height: You’ll be able to adjust your car’s height and drop the suspension so low that even Ken Block would be impressed.

Ballast Tuning: This will help you adjust the weight distribution between the front and rear of your car, improving handling and balance.

We’re also working on other tuning nuggets, like a two-stage nitrous system, to help your car perform at its best. These tweaks might seem too subtle, but the devil’s in the details and these changes will tangibly affect how your car feels and behaves on the track.
There are lots of fun and powerful changes coming to the tuning and upgrade system in future game versions, which we’ll share more about in the upcoming series of dev diaries.
Stay safe and race hard!

25/09/2024

🎉Exciting news! CM Games has proudly earned the Remote Work Badge!

At CM Games, we are both thankful and thrilled about this prestigious recognition and the opportunity to hold this badge. It validates our commitment to fostering remote work and appreciating the adaptability required to blend our team members' professional and personal lives.

Implementing remote work for our office personnel has profoundly improved our team’s balance between work and life, boosting satisfaction and efficiency across the board.

💡About the Remote Work Badge

This esteemed badge is awarded to organizations that advocate for flexible work environments and endorse a culture of remote work.
We are among the select 250 organizations in Estonia to receive this distinction, and we take great pride in this achievement.
The availability of remote work options varies with the nature of each role but is fundamentally important for our entire company.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the organizations that grant this badge and promote the growth of remote work culture in Estonia: Eesti Personalijuhtimise Ühing PARE Estonian Personnel Management Association PARE and Targa Töö ühing - smartwork.ee!

20/09/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that Into the Radius VR, our acclaimed survival shooter, is now available on !

Dive into a mysterious world filled with supernatural anomalies, where survival hinges on your skills.
With over 20 hours of immersive gameplay, you'll face nerve-wracking challenges, engage in realistic combat, and explore an unpredictable environment.

The PS VR2 version features:
Enhanced Graphics and Performance Modes: Choose between a smooth 90FPS experience or stunning visuals at 60FPS.
Haptic Feedback: Feel every shot and enemy impact with dynamic feedback.
3D Audio: Immerse yourself in the wasteland like never before!

Join us on this incredible journey and experience why Into The Radius has captured the hearts of VR players since its debut on PC VR!

Thanks to our amazing publisher, Fast Travel Games, and the entire CM Games Team ❤️

See you in the Radius ➡ https://bit.ly/itrpsvr2

11/09/2024

Step inside the game with CM Games!
Discover how our team uses immersive VR tours to craft the captivating world of Into the Radius 2. Experience game development like never before!

What’s the most valuable feature of VR development? The ability to do it while in the game itself. Here is how CM Games has been conducting guided tours around the harsh virtual environment of Into The Radius 2 with the help of senior game designer Anton Subbota.

05/09/2024

Batuhan Avucan from Mobidictum and our CEO Vlad Rannik had an excellent talk, which is totally worth sharing!

Dive deep into Vlad’s incredible journey and explore his remarkable career and pivotal moments that shaped his path.

Vlad began his path in game development as an enthusiastic fan, creating Counter-Strike maps that remain popular today.

After contributing to various game projects and honing his skills as a developer, he faced an unexpected setback when he was laid off. However, this challenge became a turning point. Vlad co-founded CM Games, leveraging his expertise in the Android platform and understanding of mobile gaming’s touch-screen needs.

His efforts culminated in the success of Drag Racing, a side-view racing game that soared to 400 million players, propelling CM Games to new heights.

Following their success in mobile gaming, the team transitioned to VR game development. With an early adopter mindset, they worked hard on Into the Radius VR, which became a significant hit in the VR space.

Today, CM Games is working on Into The Radius 2 while continuing to develop mobile titles like Nitro Nation World Tour.

The full view here 🔗

Join us for an exclusive interview with Vlad Rannik, Founder & CEO of CM Games, as we explore his remarkable career and pivotal moments that shaped his journ...