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How Brazil's government boosts the local game industry
Brazil's government is actively supporting its burgeoning game industry through an infrastructural approach that goes beyond traditional tax credits. Initiatives like the Brazil Games export program, managed by Abragames and funded by Apex Brazil, aim to boost the country's game development sector by framing it as a key export economy. This strategy, combined with existing tax incentives and lobbying for public fund mechanisms, aims to provide financial stability for both indie developers and external development studios, leveraging the favorable exchange rate to attract international investment.
Mark of the Deep - The Cursed Trials DLC Launch
Light Up Games and Mad Mimic have launched "The Cursed Trials," a paid DLC for their pirate-themed action-adventure game Mark of the Deep. Available on PC platforms, this DLC introduces a challenging boss rush mode with dynamic sequences, gameplay modifiers, and customizable run lengths, offering a new way to test player skills. The expansion also includes unlockable rewards such as weapon skins and cosmetic items for the base game.