Igor Kabanov - Unreal Engine C++ Gameplay Programmer

Linkin Games is the personal portfolio and technical game development blog of Igor Kabanov.

Unreal Engine
C++
Gameplay Programming
Game Systems
Runtime Logic
Technical Game Development
Game Architecture
Moscow

Games have been part of my life since childhood, starting with browser games and later MMOs like Lineage II. Today I still play games every day and work on them professionally. I’m based in Moscow and currently work full-time as an Unreal Engine C++ developer, mostly on gameplay-related systems and technical features that support game logic.

Before focusing fully on development, I worked in PC and console game publishing and operations. I was involved in user acquisition, product analytics, and managing releases on major platforms such as Steam, EGS, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and GoG. That experience still helps me better understand how technical decisions affect releases, metrics, and players, even though development is now my main focus.

About Linkin Games

Linkin Games is an independent personal portfolio and technical game development blog by Igor Kabanov. It focuses on Unreal Engine, C++, gameplay architecture, runtime logic, tools, and production experience in PC and console games.

The site collects professional background, selected projects, playable HTML demos, and technical writing around game systems, UI, data-driven gameplay, and runtime architecture.

Current state:

Rive studio

Unreal Engine C++ developer

2024-now

I work on commercial applications built with Unreal Engine. My work includes developing new features and extending existing systems, focusing on runtime logic, data processing, visualization, and user interaction. Most of my work is done in C++ using Unreal Engine. I also work with external services and build components responsible for interpreting and presenting data at runtime.

Former:

Age of Silence

Unreal Engine C++ developer

2025-2026

At Age of Silence, I work on core gameplay and technical systems that support the project at a foundational level. My work focuses on building data-driven and scalable gameplay systems, covering areas such as world logic, AI behavior, time management, and other mechanics that form the basis of game interaction. These systems are designed to handle complex game state and support long-term project growth in a maintainable way.
The project is being developed as an indie initiative by a distributed team of 30+ people, without external funding so far.

Age of Silence

Ravenage.games

Marketing Team Lead

2021-2023

Ravenage.games holds a special place in my heart because I was one of the founding members of the company. Together, we developed workflows, created processes, and built the company from scratch. My responsibilities remained consistent, but they became much more complex over time. I had the privilege of leading three subordinates for each responsibility zone and gained valuable skills in C-level management. During my tenure, the company grew from 5 people to 40, and I am grateful to Ravenage for providing me with this invaluable experience.

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow

Dwarven Skykeep

NecroBouncer

Frail Hearts: Versicorae Domlion

SuperGG.com (ex Super.com)

Middle Marketing manager

2019-2021

At SuperGG, I had the chance to enhance my communication and leadership skills significantly. I was entrusted with three key areas of responsibility: user acquisition, product analytics, and management of distribution platforms. Additionally, I had the opportunity to mentor my first intern, where I focused on teaching the fundamentals of UA.

Raji: An Ancient Epic

Wonhon: A Vengeful Spirit

Tilt Pack

Overmind Group

Marketing manager

2018-2019

My experience at Overmind has provided me with valuable insights into Game Design and Marketing. Initially, I spent approximately six months as a game designer/analyst for external clients before transitioning to marketing. In this role, I delved deep into the realm of marketing, gaining practical knowledge and hands-on experience with user acquisition and the fundamentals of game marketing.

Destiny.games

Business development specialist

2017-2018

Started as a Customer Support Specialist and grew into Business Development for in-house purposes. Despite being relatively inexperienced in the industry, I leveraged my experience as a seasoned player to work on external projects, analyzing them, and introducing them to the team.