The inaugural Gamescom Latam event took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, highlighting the region's growing presence in gaming and celebrating the industry worldwide. The event featured the Gamescom Latam Awards in partnership with the BIG Festival, recognizing the best games in 13 categories.
Gamescom Latam, the first-ever edition of the renowned gaming convention in Latin America, recently concluded in Sao Paulo, Brazil, leaving a lasting impression on the global gaming community. The event showcased the region's burgeoning gaming scene while honoring exceptional titles from around the world.
Gamescom Latam 2023 Celebrates Latin America's Gaming Presence
A key highlight of Gamescom Latam 2023 was the Gamescom Latam Awards, presented in partnership with the BIG Festival. The awards covered a wide spectrum of gaming categories, with a prestigious jury of 49 judges selecting the finalists and ultimate winners.
Among the various categories, the "Best Mobile Game" award stands out as a testament to the growing importance of mobile gaming. The coveted accolade went to Triband ApS's "What the Car?" for its captivating gameplay and innovative approach.
"What the Car?" is a physics-based puzzle game that requires players to navigate a car through challenging obstacles using a limited number of moves. Its unique premise and engaging mechanics earned it widespread praise from critics and gamers alike.
While "What the Car?" emerged as the top mobile game, the other nominees in this category represented the best of what mobile gaming has to offer:
- Junkworld – Ironhide Game Studio
- Bella Pelo Mundo – Plot Kids
- An Elmwood Trail – Techyonic
- Sibel's Journey – Food for Thought Media
- Residuum Tales of Coral – Iron Games
- SPHEX – VitalN
Beyond the mobile category, the Gamescom Latam Awards honored outstanding games across various platforms and genres. Here's a rundown of the other winners:
- Game of the Year – Chants of Sennar - Rundisc
- Best Game from Latin America – Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure – Furniture & Mattress
- Best Brazilian Game – Momodora: Moonlit Farewell - Bombservice
- Best Casual Game – Station to Station – Galaxy Groove Studios
- Best Audio – Dordogne - UMANIMATION and UN JE NE SAIS QUOI
- Best Art – Harold Halibut – Slow Bros. UG.
- Best Multiplayer – Extremely Powerful Capybaras – Studio Bravarda and PM Studios
- Best Narrative – Once Upon A Jester – Bonte Avond
- Best XR/VR – Sky Climb - VRMonkey
- Best Gameplay – Pacific Drive – Ironwood Studios
- Best Pitch from Regional Game Development Associations – Dark Crown – Hyper Dive Game Studio
The Gamescom Latam Awards not only celebrated gaming excellence but also highlighted the vibrancy and diversity of the industry in Latin America. The event provided a platform for local game developers to showcase their creations and connect with players.
As the gaming landscape continues to evolve, Gamescom Latam has established itself as a significant event on the international gaming calendar. The convention's focus on Latin America's gaming scene is a testament to the region's growing prominence in the industry, and the Gamescom Latam Awards serve as a valuable recognition of the remarkable talent and creativity that the region has to offer.
