
Andrei runs JVL's online sales and marketing, bringing four decades of the company's land-based slot design to the online market.
He spent over a decade building games before that. He co-founded Heyworks, a mobile games studio of 25 people, where as COO and product manager he shipped four major titles played by more than 15 million people alongside ten casual and arcade games. Earlier he co-founded ITGround, a 35-person studio delivering game and education projects across mobile, desktop and web.
That combination is what he brings to reviewing JVL articles: he has designed and shipped arcade and casual games himself, and he sells the hardware they run on, so he can check both whether a claim about a game holds up and whether it matches what operators and players actually do.
Articles by Andrei Klimovich
4 articles written for the JVL blog.

1980s Arcade Scoreboards: The Real Story Behind Arcade High Scores
The short ranked list on a 1980s arcade screen turned regulars into rivals. How it worked, why it asked for three initials, and where the mechanic lives now.

Why did arcades fail?
Home consoles, rising rents and online play ended the coin-op arcade. See the decline timeline and whether arcades are still popular.

Are Home Arcade Machines Worth Getting?
What a home arcade machine costs to buy and to own, how much it really gets played, what the cheaper alternatives are, and a simple test for whether one is worth it for your home.
Reviewed by Andrei Klimovich
Articles Andrei Klimovich checked for factual accuracy before publication.

Upright, Bartop, Countertop or Tabletop? Arcade Cabinet Types Explained
Upright, cabaret, bartop, countertop, cocktail table, candy cab, pedestal, wall-mounted, mini: what each arcade cabinet type is, how big it is, and which current models belong to each one.

Best 20 Gifts for Dads (Who Have Everything) in 2026
Twenty gift picks for dads who already have everything, organized by room and routine — plus Father's Day and Christmas ideas sorted by price.

Arcade Machine for Bar ROI: How Fast Is the Payback, Really?
Read about ROI forecasts for arcade machines set in a bar, with real revenue benchmarks, three payback scenarios, running costs, and a model you can adapt to your venue.

The Best Megatouch Alternative in 2026: What Happened to the Original, and What to Buy Now
Megatouch ended in January 2014, not in a 2008 collapse and not in bankruptcy. What really happened, used prices today, and the best alternative to buy.

What is an arcade machine?
An arcade machine is a entertainment device that combines a display, controls, and dedicated gaming hardware into a single unit. Read our article to learn about arcades, their history, and types.
