Discover the 90 Finalists of Gamescom LATAM 2025 BIG Festival!

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Summary

  • Gamescom LATAM 2025 BIG Festival announces 90 finalists for prestigious awards from around the world.
  • The event attracted a record-breaking 962 entries from 71 countries, showcasing growth of the indie game industry.
  • Attendees can expect major AAA titles, awards ceremonies, and special activities related to Pokemon GO.

The Gamescom LATAM 2025 Grand Event has unveiled a list of finalists featuring 90 video games from various regions worldwide. Following the triumphant 2024 edition, the upcoming Gamescom LATAM 2025 promises to draw an even larger crowd.

2024 saw Gamescom LATAM garnering acclaim for its well-organized event and being the first to merge a convention with the BIG Festival. As the biggest independent game festival in Latin America, Gamescom LATAM BIG Festival recognizes some of the year’s top international indie games and allows attendees to play them hands-on. Notably, it showcases major AAA titles on its exhibition floor, featuring exhibits like “Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree” and “Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth” last year. Now, Gamescom LATAM BIG Festival has unveiled the finalists for its upcoming 2025 lineup.

At the 2025 Gamescom LATAM BIG Festival, it’s been confirmed that 90 video games have been chosen to compete for more than 17 distinct awards. A record-breaking total of 962 games from 71 countries applied for this year’s competition, as reported by Gamescom LATAM. Among the finalists, 32 hail from Latin America, with 19 from Brazil, 6 from Argentina, 4 from Mexico, and one each from Colombia, Costa Rica, and Uruguay. Gustavo Steinberg, founder of the BIG Festival and CEO of Gamescom LATAM, commented on this significant participation: “The thriving independent video game industry worldwide, especially in Latin America, is demonstrated by this remarkable involvement.

When and Where is Gamescom LATAM 2025?

  • When: April 30–May 4, 2025
  • Where: São Paulo, Brazil

Gamescom LATAM 2025 Best Game Finalists

  • The Plucky Squire: All Possible Futures (Australia)
  • Windblown: Motion Twin (France)
  • Animal Well: Shared Memory (United Kingdom)
  • Astral Ascent: Hibemian Workshop (France)
  • Dungeons of Hinterberg: Microbird Games (Austria)
  • Hauntii: Moonloop Games LLC (United States)
  • Manor Lords: Slavic Magic (Poland)
  • Neva: Nomada (Spain)
  • Nine Sols: Red Candle Games (Taiwan)
  • Paper Trail: Newfangled Games (United Kingdom)

During the five-day period of the event, the finalists will be showcased, and the awards ceremonies will occur on two separate days: April 30 and May 4. The initial ceremony on April 30 will feature categories such as Best Game, Best Game from Brazil, and Best Game from Latin America. Each award carries a cash prize of approximately US$860 (R$5,000). The second ceremony on May 4 will reveal the winner of the Best Game: Popular Vote award along with other honors. It is noteworthy that Gamescom LATAM previously named “Chants of Sennaar” as its Game of the Year in 2021, and the 2025 event will return to São Paulo, Brazil.

As a gamer, I’m excited about the finalists for this event, which features some impressive indie titles from noteworthy publishers like Annapurna Interactive with their game “Wanderstop”, Devolver Digital offering “The Plucky Squire”, Copycat presenting “Nuuvem”, and Critical Reflex bringing both “Mouthwashing” and “THRESHOLD”. It’s also great to hear that The Pokemon Company will be attending Gamescom LATAM in 2025, promising special activities related to Pokemon GO and exclusive Pokemon merchandise!

According to Gamescom LATAM, last year’s event drew over 100,000 enthusiasts. For the 2025 edition, Steam will be present and provide developer-focused talks. Fans can anticipate further details in the upcoming weeks; however, it is predicted that Gamescom LATAM 2025 will outshine its previous iteration.

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2025-03-14 02:54