At the BIG Festival Awards, Chants of Sennaar was recognized as the best game. Developed by Rundisc and published by Focus Entertainment, this adventure video game received a cash prize of 5,000 reais (approximately $1,000).
Furthermore, Momodora was honored as the best Brazilian game, while Arranger won the title of best game for Latin America.
The BIG Festival awards were presented at the Gamescom Latam ceremony. The event took place on Friday evening, with thousands of fans still gathered on the show floor, eagerly exploring the games on display.
Brazil takes pride in its gaming industry’s progress, including the recent legal recognition it has gained. With over 1,000 game studios and more than 13,000 developers, Brazil boasts a thriving gaming community. However, the country acknowledges the need to promote its games to a global audience.
During the awards ceremony, a representative from the mayor’s office in Sao Paolo highlighted the collaboration between the local government and Gamescom to enhance the BIG Festival. The partnership aimed to make the event even more significant and attract a larger audience. Gustavo Steinberg, CEO of Gamescom Latam, revealed that this year’s festival is expected to draw over 100,000 attendees, double the number from the previous year.
The Sao Paolo government also showed its commitment to supporting the gaming industry by allocating approximately 3 million reais ($536,327) to game studios in the area. Additionally, they will provide free training in game development for underrepresented individuals in the community.
The BIG Festival Awards celebrated various game categories. Dark Crown, a roguelite dungeon crawler, received the “Best pitch from regional associations for games” award. What the Car was recognized as the best mobile game, while Station to Station, a casual training building game, won the best casual game award. Dordogne received the accolade for best audio, and Harold Halibut was honored for its exceptional art. Cryptmaster was deemed the best innovative game, while Extremely Powerful Capybaras claimed the award for best multiplayer. Once Upon a Jester, a heartwarming tale of two friends embarking on a journey, won the best narrative award.
Sky Climb, an XR/VR game inspired by Super Mario Bros. 3, impressed the audience and was awarded the title of best XR/VR game. The developers of Sky Climb brought their entire team on stage to celebrate their success.
Pacific Drive, a first-person driving survival game, was recognized for its exceptional gameplay. Arranger: A role-playing adventure emerged as the best game for Latin America, and Momodora was crowned the best Brazilian game. Zet Zillions received an honorable mention in the latter category. The winner of the best Brazilian game received a cash prize of 5,000 reais.
As the BIG Festival Awards continue throughout the weekend, attendees will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite game. The event promises to be a celebration of gaming excellence and a platform for showcasing Brazil’s vibrant gaming industry.
In conclusion, GamesBeat’s partnership with Lil Snack offers gamers an immersive and engaging experience. The BIG Festival Awards recognized outstanding games and highlighted Brazil’s growing prominence in the gaming industry. With government support and initiatives aimed at promoting Brazilian games globally, the future looks promising for this thriving community of developers and gamers alike.
