EDITORIAL
gamescom latam 2024
The São Paulo Expo hosted the largest gaming event in Latin America. The BIG Festival, in partnership with Omelete, joined forces this year to expand the fair even further and bring to Brazil the first edition of gamescom latam. The event drew over 100,000 participants and featured over 1,000 gaming companies!
Gustavo Steinberg, CEO of gamescom latam, mentioned that the event has already doubled in size compared to its previous edition. He emphasized, "The industry has welcomed the announcement of gamescom Latam, but there is still a need for education among the general public here. We need to show them what it's like to be part of Gamescom in their own region. The most dedicated gamers and fans know what Gamescom is, but not everyone in Brazil is aware, so there's a lot of investment needed in marketing."
Summary of numbers from gamescom latam 2024:
● Over 100,000 attendees from more than 70 countries.
● Approximately 2,000 visitors in the B2B area, from 66 international countries.
● 13 sponsors.
● 1,020 brands present at the event from 54 countries.
● 73 exhibitors and 51 co-exhibitors.
● 47 partner experience spaces.
● Over 200 publishers (76 publishers showcasing content for the general public).
● Over 700 studios in both B2C and B2B areas.
● More than 400 games available for testing and 81 launches.
● 25,000 square meters of exhibition space.
● 16 proprietary areas.
● 226 hours of content.
● 434 speakers over 5 days.
● 4,724,215 million views from online broadcasts on official channels (excluding content retransmitted by partner creators).
● Over 1,000 content creators participated.
● 25 media partners from 3 continents.
This tribute highlighted Senator Leila's pivotal role in the approval of the Game Law Framework, underscoring her amazing support for Abragames' efforts. At gamescom latam, the senator emphasized her view of the gaming universe as a vibrant and diverse medium deserving congressional support to reach new milestones. She recognized its substantial potential to create jobs, generate income, and drive enhanced development for the country.
See here the senator's interview with Abragames.
During the event, Abragames had the opportunity to speak with Embratur's President, Marcelo Freixo, to gain insights into this partnership and discuss the role of games in promoting tourism in Brazil. Come see what the Embratur representative had to say!
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The "Women in Games" panel highlighted the crucial role of female representation in the gaming industry and celebrated the influence of women leaders in their respective fields. With women now constituting the majority in our industry, this panel challenged the outdated stereotype that gaming is primarily male-dominated. The discussion underscored the importance of showcasing women in leadership roles. The event was very important for our community.
Márcio Tavares, Executive Director of the Ministry of Culture, also emphasized the significance of the gamescom latam in commemorating the approval of the Game Law Framework, marking a monumental milestone for our industry.
We spoke with Eros Silva from ApexBrasil about the Brazil Games project and Apex's work during gamescom latam, which facilitated numerous B2B meetings, fostering interactions and contacts. The goal is to boost the video game industry and contribute to maximizing its potential!
Marilia Marton, Secretary of Culture, Creative Economy, and Industries, highlighted the positive economic impact of the gaming market on Brazil. She emphasized its integration with various professions within the audiovisual and creative industries.
Lyara Oliveira, President of SPCine, spoke about the importance of promoting diversity in the sector. "Affirmative actions are crucial to ensure that the entire ecosystem of audiovisual production includes opportunities for all creative professionals," said Lyara.
The winner was "Ghostless" by Coffeenauts from Brazil! "Ghostless" is a post-apocalyptic survival game featuring high-fidelity 3D pixel art, blending elements of "This War of Mine" and "Terminator". In the game, players lead humanity's resistance against artificial intelligence, facing the challenge of distinguishing real humans from infiltrating androids.
The game received a trophy, a business credential for gamescom latam 2025, and the opportunity for a spot either in the gamescom latam Brazil Panorama or at the indie booth!
help rio grande do sul
The heavy rains have devastated thousands in the southern region. To aid those affected, we are collecting donations to support families who have lost everything in the floods. Abragames, in collaboration with Ação da Cidadania, is raising funds. Donations will be directed by Ação da Cidadania towards emergency initiatives, providing essential resources such as clothing, food, water, and more for those impacted by the rains in Rio Grande do Sul. To contribute:
Banco Itaú Swift: ITAUBRSP
Code Agency: 0417
Code account: 65638-6
Code IBAN: BR1560701190004170000656386C
1 Recipient: Associação Comitê Rio da Ação da Cidadania Contra a Fome a Miséria e Pela Vida
CNPJ: 00.346.076/0001-73
Abragames is partnering with ADjogosRS in a campaign to support the rebuilding efforts of our industry partners. Some individuals in our sector have been directly affected and have lost everything due to the floods in Rio Grande do Sul. We are committed to assisting colleagues who have suffered from this tragedy. Please consider contributing whatever amount you can afford. Additionally, please help spread the word so we can reach our target amount! Every bit of support matters during this challenging time.
Help Felipe from Burning Goat Studio recover his home.
Campaign to help Carol rebuild what she lost.
RIO2C 2024
Rio2C is a very important event in Brazil and Latin America, standing out as a crucial meeting point for professionals and enthusiasts from creative industries such as entertainment, technology, culture, and innovation. Held annually at Cidade das Artes in Rio de Janeiro, Rio2C offers a wide range of activities, including lectures, panels, workshops, film screenings, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
Brazil Games was proud to be a prominent partner of Rio2C, contributing to strengthen the game development ecosystem in Brazil and promoting visibility and recognition of the national industry and its professionals.
"LET'S SPOOK CANNES"
The Brazilian game industry celebrates another remarkable achievement with "Ghostless," developed by Coffeenauts studio, taking the spotlight at the prestigious Let's Spook 2024 event held at the Fantastic Pavilion / Marché du film in Cannes. Let's Spook Cannes, an event during the Cannes Film Festival dedicated to showcasing and promoting horror and suspense games, provided the perfect stage.
Building on its success at Ventana Sur last year, Ghostless is set to captivate the global audience as one of the featured games at Let's Spook Cannes. This selection not only acknowledges the talent and creativity of Brazilian developers but also underscores the growing recognition of the country's game industry on the world stage.
The inclusion of Ghostless at Let's Spook Cannes further validates the potential and caliber of Brazilian games, showcasing the country's expanding presence and visibility in key global markets. With a compelling narrative, stunning visuals, and innovative gameplay mechanics, Ghostless promises to deliver a distinctive experience for players worldwide.
Here are the other selected projects to shine in Cannes.
FESTIVAL COMKIDS 2024
Docemática," created by the studio SpaceFrog, has been selected as a finalist in the Game category at the comKids 2024 Festival, showcasing a diverse array of digital and interactive works from various countries in Latin America and Ibero-America. The festival, scheduled for August 12 to 17, focuses on promoting top-tier digital and interactive productions aimed at children and youth, celebrating their rich and varied childhood experiences.
Visit the festival's website to learn more about the award.
pesquisa game brasil | game brazil research
Let's talk about opportunities. With over 250 million gamers, Latam represents one of the fastest-growing gaming markets globally. Countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina lead the way, contributing significantly to the market's expansion.
For most major gaming companies, this isn’t news at all. But to get to know it inside out is the biggest competitive differentiator.
Pesquisa Game Brasil (PGB) – has established itself in the market as an annual survey on the behavior, preference & consumption of electronic games in both Brazil and Latin America. Available in both English and Spanish, as well as Portuguese, the 2024 Brazilian research brings full details & reports followed by expert analysis of one of the most promising markets in the world.
Stay tuned for the updated Latam edition, available from June/2024!
Here’s what your brand can expect from the material:
- Player Profile
- Experience journey
- Consuming habits
- Loved brands
- Career and professions in games
- And much more.
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Founded in 2004 by a group of game development companies, Abragames, the Brazilian Association of Game Developers, emerged as a non-profit organization with the goal of strengthening the national game development industry. Abragames' mission is to coordinate, strengthen, and promote the Brazilian digital game industry through representation and dialogue within both the national and international ecosystems, fostering an understanding of all elements within our value chain. Additionally, Abragames promotes events and partnerships aimed at advancing the state of the art in game development in Brazil.
About Brazil Games
The Brazil Games Export Sector Project is a non-profit program created by Abragames (Brazilian Game Developers Association) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Agency for the Promotion of Exports and Investments). Its aim is to strengthen the Brazilian digital gaming industry by providing training and creating new business opportunities for Brazilian companies in the international market. Here's how to participate in the Brazil Games Project: See here.
About ApexBrasil
The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investments to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. In order to achieve its goals, ApexBrasil carries out several trade promotion initiatives aimed at promoting Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business rounds, support to the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, visits of foreign buyers and opinion
makers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, among other business platforms that also aim at strengthening the Brazil brand. The Agency also acts in a coordinated way with public and private players to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil with a focus on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.
Disclaimer: Sponsored events and games showcased on this Newsletter may not reflect Abragames/Brazil Games opinion.