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Press release:
Sao Paulo, Brazil, June 29, 2024.
Gamescom Latam, in partnership with the BIG Festival, announced yesterday, the winners of the largest game awards in Latin America (Gamescom latam 2024).

Annually, more than 100 of the most innovative and promising games worldwide are highlighted, providing the public with an exclusive opportunity to test them firsthand. On the night of this third day of the event, 13 categories had their champions after evaluation by a panel composed of 49 judges. The Gamescom Latam BIG Festival returns this Sunday (30) with more awards and tributes.

With a climate of anxiety, excitement, and high expectations, the nominees gathered as a mass to hear the results. Enthusiastic supporters and groups with matching outfits filled the audience at the Gamescom Latam Journey stage to celebrate the victors.

In a live broadcast, the host Jacídio thanked the audience: “Thank you very much for this flood of people present and for the opportunity to have a space to share moments and discover new experiences.”

Below are the winners of the main categories:

– **Game of the Year**: “Chants Of Sennaar,” an adventure game developed by Rundisc and published by Focus Entertainment. Julian from Rundisc was very grateful for the award, saying, “We see this award as an incentive to people.”

– **Best Game from Latin America**: “Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure” by Furniture & Mattress.

– **Best Brazilian Game**: “Momodora: Moonlit Farewell” developed by Bombservice and published by PLAYISM. The developers sent a video thanking the fans’ support, which motivated them to keep going.

– **Best Casual Game**: “Station to Station” by Galaxy Groove Studios and published by Prismatika.

– **Best Audio**: “Dordogne,” developed by UMANIMATION and UN JE NE SAIS QUOI and published by Focus Entertainment.

– **Best Art**: “Harold Halibut” developed and published by Slow Bros. UG.

– **Best Multiplayer**: “Extremely Powerful Capybaras” by Studio Bravarda and PM Studios.

– **Best Narrative**: “Once Upon a Jester” developed by Bonte Avond and published by Crunching Koalas.

– **Best XR/VR**: “Sky Climb” by VRMonkey.

– **Best Gameplay**: “Pacific Drive” developed by Ironwood Studios and published by Kepler Interactive.

– **Innovation Award**: “Cryptmaster” by Paul Hart & Lee Williams and published by Akupara Games.

– **Best Mobile Game**: “WHAT THE CAR?” by Triband ApS.

– **Best Pitch from Regional Game Development Associations**: “Dark Crown” by Hyper Dive Game Studio.

The Gamescom Latam continues until Sunday (30) at the São Paulo Expo, bringing the best and latest content from the gaming world with a program full of attractions, lectures, competitions, and much more.

About gamescom latam
gamescom, the world’s largest event for computer and video games and Europe’s largest business platform for the games industry, has also arrived in Latin America. In 2024, gamescom latam takes place in São Paulo, Brazil, from June 26 to 30. gamescom latam BIG Festival, the largest showcase for indie games in Latin America, will also take place at the event. 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 organisers, 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

devcom, Cologne, 19-20 August 2024

gamescom, Cologne, Germany, 21 – 25 August 2024

gamescom asia, Singapore, 17 – 20 October 2024