Ed Gotovtsev

Ed Gotovtsev, also known as Eduard Gotovtsev, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Fntastic, a video game development company.15 He is based in Singapore and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.5 Eduard studied International Law from 2006 to 2011.6

Gotovtsev co-founded Fntastic with his brother Aisen Gotovtsev.2 The company gained notoriety for developing the controversial game "The Day Before," which was released in December 2023 and shut down just 45 days later due to financial failure.34

Former employees have criticized the Gotovtsev brothers' management style, claiming they made all gameplay and design decisions, often disregarding input from the development team.2 The company's practices, including the use of unpaid volunteers, have also been subject to scrutiny.4

Following the closure of Fntastic, reports suggest that the Gotovtsev brothers are already planning their next project, a mobile game.3 However, their actions have been met with significant controversy in the gaming industry.