São Paulo, April 1, 2024 - gamescom, the biggest games event in the world, is arriving in Latin America with gamescom latam 2024. For the inaugural edition, the event teamed up with Abragames, the Brazilian Association of Digital Game Developers, and Brazil Games, to hold Pitch@gamescom latam. The pitch competition aims to present games from Latin American studios to investors and publishers.
Specialist and entrepreneur in the games industry, business partnership development and organizer of Pitch at GDC Play, Jason Della Rocca will present the selected games to a jury made up of publishers and investors. At least five studios will be chosen to make the pitch and will have five minutes on the gamescom latam stage to convince the jury to invest in the project presented.
The winner of Pitch@gamescom latam powered by Abragames/Brazil Games will receive a trophy and for gamescom latam 2025, the winner will also receive a Business credential and a guaranteed space at gamescom latam brazil panorama or in the indie area.
Registration to participate in the pitch is now available and can be done through the official gamescom latam website, until May 5th. The rules for entering the competition are:
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Only projects from Latin American studios will be accepted;
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The pitch and the submitted materials must all be in English ;
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You must have a legally registered company or studio to participate;
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Finalists must attend gamescom latam in person to deliver their pitch on June 28th;
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The game must not be released or in Early Access;
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The game must have as primary platforms PC and/or console;
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The game can’t be free-to-play, the project should be premium priced;
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The pitch must be for an original game (will not be accepted tools, tech, or for services etc).
For Gustavo Steinberg, CEO of gamescom latam and BIG Festival, Pitch@gamescom latam powered by Abragames/Brazil Games is an opportunity for all studios in Latin America. “Following the tradition we started at the BIG Festival, the pitch is a moment that allows studios to seek investors and connect their games with the rest of the world, thus further consolidating the games market in Latin America.”
For Eliana Russi, director of operations at Abragames, it is very important for the association to lead initiatives like this, which is an opportunity for studios to present their projects to publishers, investors and the general public. “Abragames’ objective is to support actions that promote the growth of developers and industry in Brazil.”
gamescom latam 2024 takes place from June 26th to 30th, at São Paulo Expo and tickets are now available on the event's official website. Visitors can purchase tickets valid for single visits on Thursday (27), Friday (28), Saturday (29) or Sunday (30) or combo tickets valid for 4 days of the event (Thursday to Sunday). The price for single days is R$150 for a full ticket and R$75 for a half-price ticket, the combo is for R$530 for a full ticket and R$265 for a half-price ticket. There is also the option of a social ticket for visitors who wish to make a donation of R$10 to AbleGamers Brasil, an NGO that combats social isolation and promotes accessibility through games. The donation value is incorporated into the final ticket price and anyone can purchase it. The social ticket for a single visit costs R$95 and the combo with four tickets for 4 days of the event is R$345.
gamescom, the world's largest computer and video games event and Europe's largest business platform for the gaming industry, has also arrived in Latin America. In 2024, gamescom latam takes place in São Paulo, Brazil, from June 26th to 30th. The BIG Festival, the largest games festival in Latin America, will take place at gamescom latam. The event is jointly organized by Koelnmesse, Omelete Company, BIG Festival and licensed by game.
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-organisers of gamescom, the world’s biggest event for computer and video games. We are a shareholder in the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK), the Foundation for Digital Games Culture, the esports player foundation, devcom 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
Koelnmesse is an international leader in organizing trade fairs in the gaming and entertainment segments. Hosted in Cologne, Germany, gamescom is the world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry. gamescom brings together passionate gamers, trade visitors, and exhibitors from across the world with a highly effective approach – in person at the venue and digitally from anywhere in the world. This makes gamescom the premier B2C, B2B, and B2G gaming event. In addition to the event at its Cologne headquarters, Koelnmesse is strategically expanding its portfolio internationally: In Singapore, gamescom asia provides an additional powerful industry platform for the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific games market, comprehensively combining supply and demand. Koelnmesse Brasil is a subsidiary of Koelnmesse GmbH in São Paulo, dedicated to promoting and organizing world-class trade fairs and events in Brazil. The mission is to bring global innovation, knowledge and business opportunities to various industries.
About Omelete Company
The largest conglomerate dedicated to pop culture fans in Brazil, Omelete Company uses its website, social networks and partners to reach more than 15 million people every month eager for news from the worlds of cinema, TV series, games, music and comic books, with texts, videos and posts on social media. The brands Omelete, The Enemy, CCXP, Game XP, gamescom latam, Gaules, Baiano and Chippu are part of the Omelete Company.
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NEXT EVENTS:
gamescom latam, São Paulo, Brazil, 26 – 30 June 2024
gamescom, Cologne, Germany, 21 – 25 August 2024
gamescom asia, Singapore, 17 – 20 October 2024