Set against the vibrant backdrop of São Paulo starting June 28, 2024, gamescom latam promises a captivating exploration of topics pivotal to the gaming and entertainment market. From envisioning the future trajectory of the industry to dissecting innovative working methodologies and examining the societal impact of games, attendees can anticipate thought-provoking discussions that shed light on the ever-evolving gaming landscape
Attendees can prepare to immerse themselves in an unparalleled experience spanning over 250 hours of programming. Covering a myriad of subjects encompassing the vast realm of gaming, the event ensures something for everyone. Whether you're intrigued by the latest industry trends, eager to glean insider knowledge, or simply seeking to engage with fellow gaming enthusiasts, gamescom latam offers an inclusive platform for exploration and discovery.
Furthermore, we're delighted to announce the participation of esteemed companies such as Ubisoft, Niantic, Nintendo, Wargaming, and more, further enriching the event with their presence and contributions.
“One of gamescom latam's goals is to bring the public closer to the names in the industry. The talks will not only bring content to visitors but also address important issues, such as the vision of the future from those inside some of the world's leading companies in the field,” commented Gustavo Steinberg, CEO of gamescom latam.
Join us at gamescom latam as we celebrate the convergence of innovation, creativity, and community in the world of gaming. Secure your place today and prepare to be inspired!
Here are some of the highlights that will be at gamescom latam 2024:
From Pixels to Power: The Rise of Gaming Culture
June 28, Journey Stage 2
In this panel, David Alpert, CEO and co-founder of Skybound Entertainment, a multi-platform entertainment company that creates content in comics, TV, movies, video games, interactives, podcasts, merchandise, and more, will comment on how video games have stopped being just a way to pass the time and have started to level the playing field in pop culture. Given the countless hours spent unlocking achievements or even defeating some of the bosses in Elden Ring, the natural next step is to take gaming into movies, television, and more. There's never been a better time to play!
CoDevelopment: Insights from big publishers
June 28, Journey Stage 2
This panel will feature Julian Castano, Category Manager - External Production and Marketing Services at Ubisoft, who will discuss current trends in co-development and why it is important for publishers and studios. What is the difference between outsourcing and co-development? What are the main factors publishers consider when deciding on a studio? What is the impact of AI on game development in general and co-development? Is Latin America ready to ride the wave of co-development?
Games and Actors - The role of voice actors
June 28, Quest Stage 1
Bruno Sangregório, André Rinaldi, Guilherme Marques and Fábio Campos, Dubrasil's top dubbing directors, each with more than 10 years' experience in the market and with a wealth of experience in dubbing anime and several games in their portfolio, talk about the developer's need for the actors' work in an original production, with a message from Hermes Baroli about the influence of Brazilian dubbing on the North American dubbing scene.
Gameplay Keys and Kastles
June 29, Journey Stage
The Dubrasil and GAMESCOLA teams come together on stage for a demonstration of KaK, explaining the process of creating the game, from conceptualization to dubbing. While they talk, a run-through of the game is made by the developers themselves, exemplifying what has been said and showing the game's assets.
Tectoy's return to the games market (From games to hardware)
June 28, Quest Stage 2
In this panel, the team responsible for the Zeenix project will share the project's trajectory, explaining how it was structured and planned. They will also discuss their vision for the future and how Brazilian studios and companies can join Tectoy on this new journey.
New Hardware from Tectoy with its Horror Game
June 30, Journey Stage
In this panel, Pedro Caxa and Eddy will talk about Zeenix and its technologies. Along with them, Daniel, from Nine Heads, will present his new game and explain how it uses Zeenix's next-generation technologies to give players an incredible Unreal Engine 5 experience on a portable device.
Global insights on VR (virtual reality) from US and Brazilian executives
June 28, gamescom latam Quest stage 2
At the talk, Jenna Seiden, an industry veteran at Skydance Interactive, will be in an engaging chat with a leading Brazilian executive from the virtual reality (VR) sector. This session will delve into the current state of the Virtual Reality industry, explore various business models and provide valuable insights for South American studios looking to launch and work on a global stage.
Accessibility, Difficulty, Approachability: Games for All
June 26, gamescom latam Quest stage 2
In this panel, Whitethorn Games founder Matthew White talks about his approach to making games accessible. Known as the “defenders of easy games”, Whitethorn prides itself on creating games for absolutely everyone. Where is the line between usability and accessibility? How does difficulty enter the discussion? This Q&A-focused panel invites discussion and introspection on how to make games more accessible.
The Art of Creating Audio Nightmares with a Human Voice (updated)
June 28, gamescom latam Quest stage 2
In the panel, Sebastiann Croteau, who has worked on games such as Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, Dead by Daylight, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Far Cry 5, Rainbow Six Siege: Outbreak, Assassin's Creed 2, and Far Cry Instincts and some films and TV series (The Colony, Helix Season 1 and Devil's Gate) tells us about the science behind the extreme voice techniques used by creature voice actors, vocal archetypes, challenges and voice layering techniques. He also delves into the process of recording this type of character and offers tips and tricks for getting the most out of creature voice actors.
The names featured join other big names in the industry who have already been announced, such as Chance Glasco (Good Dog Studios), Pawel Sasko (CD Projekt Red), Mike Foster (Sony) and Tim Morten (Frost Giant).
The full program can be found on the event's official website.
Under the seal of the Ministry of Culture and the Culture Incentive Law, gamescom latam is sponsored by Banco do Brasil, Sabesp and TNT; B2B partnership with Abragames — Brazilian Association of Digital Game Developers through the Brazil Games Project, a partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, ApexBrasil; realization Omelete&Co, Koelnmesse, game, gamescom latam, SPcine, Secretariat of Economic Development and Labor of the City of São Paulo, Associação Paulista dos Amigos da Arte, Secretariat of Culture, Economy and Creative Industry of São Paulo, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services and Federal Government. New sponsors and supporters will be announced soon.
About gamescom latam
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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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