Pressemitteilung
Shuhei Yoshida, Former Sony Head of Indies and Gaming Industry Legend, Confirms Presence at gamescom latam 2025
The executive comes to Brazil to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the gamescom latam BIG Festival and will be present at the event. Bo Andersson Klint, a globally recognized entrepreneur and business leader, is also confirmed to attend
During his visit to Brazil, Yoshida will present the talk “A Lifetime in Games: From PlayStation to the Future of Indies” on Thursday, May 1. This session will be a deep dive into his journey, covering key moments such as his entry into Sony in 1986 and his pivotal role in the success of major platforms like PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. He will also discuss his leadership at Worldwide Studios, where he helped shape iconic franchises such as Uncharted and The Last of Us, as well as his transition to supporting independent game developers. Additionally, Yoshida will share his insights on the impact of indie games in the market, emerging industry trends, and valuable advice for those looking to enter the gaming industry.
Shuhei Yoshida will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the gamescom latam BIG Festival Awards Ceremony on April 30. This prestigious accolade recognizes his invaluable contribution to the development of successful franchises and his efforts to democratize opportunities for independent games worldwide.
Bo Andersson Klint is also confirmed
Another major industry figure confirmed for gamescom latam is Bo Andersson Klint, a globally recognized entrepreneur and business leader with over two decades of experience in the gaming sector. Founder of studios such as GRIN, OVERKILL, and FATSHARK, he has been responsible for some of the industry’s biggest gaming successes, including PayDay 1 & 2, which have sold over 55 million copies worldwide. He has also mentored and published acclaimed titles such as Dead by Daylight and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. With his innovative mindset and disruptive vision, Bo Andersson Klint will share behind-the-scenes stories and insights on the future of gaming and entertainment.
Major Gaming Studios Also Confirmed at gamescom latam
Steam, the largest PC game distribution platform, has also confirmed its presence at gamescom latam. Representing the company, Alden Kroll and Kassidy Gerber will host key sessions aimed at developers and professionals interested in publishing games on the platform.
Alden Kroll will present the session “How Steam Works – And How To Make It Work For Your Game”, providing an in-depth look at how Steam operates for both players and game studios. The talk will explore methods to maximize game visibility, effective marketing strategies, and key considerations for teams transitioning from mobile or console development to PC.
Meanwhile, Kassidy Gerber will lead the session “Unlocking The Potential of Steam Features”, offering a deep dive into Steam’s most valuable tools, such as Game Recording, Rich Presence, In-App Purchases, Inventory Service, and Input. The goal of this talk is to demonstrate how these features benefit development teams, enhance the player experience, and provide insights on leveraging these functionalities to drive innovation in game projects.
gamescom latam 2025
The gamescom latam 2025 has already confirmed the participation of Pokémon Go, Warner Bros. Games, Mortal Kombat, Level Infinite, Gravity, Steam, Gaules, Henk Rogers, Devolver, and more for the event, which will take place from May 1 to 4, 2025. Many more announcements are expected soon. This edition will be held at the Anhembi Convention Center in São Paulo, making the event even bigger, with new projects, major companies from the gaming industry, e-Sports tournaments, meet & greets with creators, panels, and much more. Further details about the attractions will be revealed soon on the official website and social media channels under the hashtag #gamescomlatam2025.
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About gamescom latam
gamescom, the world's biggest games event and Europe's largest business platform for the games' industry, is also in Latin America. In 2025, gamescom latam will take place in São Paulo, Brazil, from 30 April - 4 May, in a new venue: Anhembi District, more than twice the size of the 2024 edition. The event is jointly organized by Koelnmesse, Omelete Company, BIG Festival and game, the German association of the games’ industry. gamescom latam BIG Festival, the largest games festival in the world, is also taking place at the same time.
About game - The German Games Industry Association
We are the association of the German games industry. Our members represent the entire video game ecosystem, from development studios and publishers to esports event organizers, educational institutions, and other related entities. We are co-organizers of gamescom, the world’s biggest event for video games. We are a shareholder in the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK), the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, the esports player foundation, game events, and the collecting society VHG, as well as co-host of the German Computer Game Awards. Serving as a central point of contact for media, as well as political and social institutions, we provide comprehensive expertise in areas including market development, game culture, and media literacy, and address any inquiries or concerns. Together we are making Germany the heart of gaming worldwide. With games, we enrich the lives of all people.
About Koelnmesse Brasil
Koelnmesse Brasil is a subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH, the leading international organizer of trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment industries. Headquartered in the fairgrounds in Cologne, Germany, gamescom is the world's largest computer and video games event and Europe's largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, B2B visitors, and exhibitors from all over the world with a highly effective approach - in person on-site and digitally from anywhere in the world. This makes gamescom the leading B2C, B2B, and B2G gaming event. In addition to the event at its headquarters in Cologne, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio internationally: in Thailand, gamescom asia provides a powerful additional industry platform for the fast-growing Asia-Pacific gaming market, comprehensively matching supply and demand.
About Omelete Company
The biggest conglomerate dedicated to pop culture fans in Brazil, the Omelete Company uses its website, social networks and partners to reach more than 25 million people every month who are eager for news from the worlds of cinema, TV series, games, music and comics, with texts, videos and posts on social networks. The Omelete Company includes the brands Omelete, The Enemy, Chippu, CCXP, CCXP MX, Anime Friends, gamescom latam and Gaules.
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Upcoming events:
gamescom latam, São Paulo, 30 April - 4 May 2025
devcom, Cologne, 17 - 19 August 2025
gamescom, Cologne, 20 - 24 August 2025
gamescom asia, Thailand, 16 - 19 October 2025
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