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gamescom latam 2026 wraps up with record-breaking results
gamescom latam 2026 concluded with record-breaking attendance, exceeding 154,000 visitors and marking a 17.5% increase from the previous year. The event facilitated over 13,000 B2B meetings, projecting an estimated US$180 million in new business and solidifying its role as a key platform for the South American games industry. Major companies like Nintendo, Electronic Arts, and PlayStation showcased over 400 games, including more than 60 new releases.
gamescom latam 2026 wraps up with record-breaking results
gamescom latam 2026 concluded with record-breaking attendance, attracting over 154,000 visitors and showcasing more than 400 games. The event also facilitated over 13,000 B2B meetings, projecting an estimated US$180 million in new business, solidifying its role as a key business platform for the Latin American games industry.
Gamescom Latam attendance up by 17.5% in 2026
Gamescom Latam saw a 17.5% increase in attendance in 2026, drawing 154,000 visitors. The event featured over 400 games and 175 exhibitors, with a significant rise in B2B meetings and generated business. Executives from Abragames and Brasil Games discussed the growth of Brazil's games industry, highlighting its potential for original IP development and the need for public funding and tax incentives.
Gamescom Latam opens today and we will be there to bring you all the good stuff
Gamescom Latam, formerly the Big Festival, has opened in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the expansion of the Gamescom brand into South America. The event will feature over 210 publishers, 100 partner institutions, 91 booths, and more than 60 confirmed game launches. Notable guests include composer David Wise, voice actor Maxence Cazorla, Remedy Entertainment's Mikael Kasurinen, and Brendan Greene, creator of PUBG: Battlegrounds.
GamesIndustry.biz will once again head to Brazil to report on Gamescom Latam
GamesIndustry.biz will be covering Gamescom Latam in São Paulo from April 29 to May 3, featuring showcases of South American games and industry talks. The event will include a Brazilian developer showcase hosted by Abragames, with participation from figures like Brendan Greene and David Wise, and will culminate in the BIG Awards.
Latin America’s High-Growth Games Market Takes Center Stage at gamescom latam 2026
gamescom latam 2026 will be held in São Paulo, Brazil, from April 29 to May 3, highlighting Latin America's rapid growth in the gaming market. The event will feature B2B sessions on investment, AI, and IP development, aiming to foster business opportunities and connect the region with the global gaming ecosystem. Major companies like Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony Interactive Entertainment are expected to attend.
LUCID composer David Wise discusses the project in a video interview
Legendary composer David Wise discusses his work on the upcoming action-platformer LUCID in an interview with developer Eric Manahan. Wise and Manahan explore the emotional intent behind the soundtrack, how music shapes worldbuilding, and compare composing for modern indie games to his SNES classics. LUCID is a 2D action-platformer inspired by titles like Hollow Knight and Celeste, featuring pixel art and an emotional story, and is planned for a Nintendo Switch release.
