We don't hear much about the Iranian games industry, but a brief Presstv.ir report from Gamescom last week gives a glimpse into the Persian development scene.

Amir Tarbyatjouy, who managed affairs for the Iran National Foundation of Computer Games at Gamescom says that his country is becoming a "lead player" in game development in the Middle East.

So what kind of games have been coming out of Iranian studios? Tarbyatjouy described an Iran–Iraq war tank shooter, a Persian platformer (sans Jake Gyllenhaal), an adventure game starring a girl caught up in the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and an RPG based on Iranian mythology called The Age of the Braves.

But for all their enthusiasm, Iranian game developers find that real-world politics can make their virtual efforts challenging, particularly when it comes to raising capital.

"We need more investors. The [US] sanctions do affect our industry," Tarbyatjouy explained. "But they cannot stop it," he added.

[via Presstv.ir]