Drums, cash grants, and bubbling capybaras: How Latin America's game dev creatives are outgrowing outsourcingLatin American game developers are increasingly recognized for their creative output, with original titles like Family Reunion and Black Sailors emerging. While many studios engage in outsourcing to secure funding and gain experience, there's a growing movement to leverage the region's rich cultures and histories for unique game development. Government grants and international exposure are playing crucial roles in supporting these original projects, though challenges in securing direct funding and competing with established markets persist. Rock Paper Shotgun
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Drums, cash grants, and bubbling capybaras: How Latin America's game dev creatives are outgrowing outsourcingLatin American game developers are increasingly recognized for their creative output, with original titles like Family Reunion and Black Sailors emerging. While many studios engage in outsourcing to secure funding and gain experience, there's a growing movement to leverage the region's rich cultures and histories for unique game development. Government grants and international exposure are playing crucial roles in supporting these original projects, though challenges in securing direct funding and competing with established markets persist.
Family Reunion is a dinnertime simulation game that captures the wonder and boredom of being a loosely disciplined 7-year-oldFamily Reunion is a unique time-attack simulation game where players control a bored 7-year-old during a long family meal. The goal is to speed up the clock by entertaining oneself through various activities, with different character archetypes offering distinct playstyles. The game is aiming for an early access launch by the end of 2026.