Gamescom Latam 2025 introduced immediately that the distribution platform, Steam, can be current on the enterprise (B2B) space of the occasion.
That is the primary time Valve’s Steam subsidiary can be current on the Gamescom Latam occasion in São Paulo, Brazil. The intention is to supply learnings to builders and publishers.
Final 12 months, Gamescom Latam mixed with the BIG Pageant and grew the joint occasion to greater than 100,000 guests for the gaming expo in São Paulo, Brazil. It reported 124 exhibitors and co-exhibitors from 66 nations, greater than 700 studios and greater than 200 publishers current.
The dominant platform for PC gaming, Steam is the main ecosystem for digital sport distribution. That is the primary time that Steam can be current at an occasion of this type in Latin America. With its presence at Gamescom Latam 2025, Steam seeks to strategy and have extra direct contact with builders and distributors within the area.
Steam additionally desires regional sport individuals to assist them be taught extra concerning the prospects that the online game PC ecosystem provides for distribution, and to information them by way of the most effective practices for a launch on Steam.
On prime of getting a sales space within the enterprise space (B2B) of Gamescom Latam 2025, Steam will supply two technical industry-focused talks concerning the world attain of PC gaming, whose audio system can be: Kassidy Gerber, enterprise improvement; Alden Kroll, designer; and Nathaniel Blue, enterprise improvement.
2025 Version
Gamescom Latam has introduced particulars of the subsequent version, which can happen from April 30 to Might 4, 2025.
Positioned this time on the Anhembi District Conference Middle within the metropolis of São Paulo, the occasion can be larger, with new initiatives, participation from main firms within the gaming {industry}, esports championships, meet and greets with creators, talks and extra. The brand new venue is twice the dimensions of the 2024 version.
Occasion Schedule
- VIP Day (April 30): 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. BRT (entry just for invited friends and those that bought the in-person enterprise ticket)
- Thursday and Friday (1 – 2 Might): 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. BRT;
- Saturday (3 Might): 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. BRT;
- Sunday (4 Might): 11 a.m. to eight p.m. BRT.
Gamescom Latam has a B2B partnership with Abragames (Brazilian Affiliation of Digital Recreation Builders by way of the Brazil Video games Venture). The occasion is sponsored by Banco do Brasil; carried out by Omelete & Co., Koelnmesse, Recreation, Gamescom, São Paulo Affiliation of Mates of Artwork and Secretary of Tradition, Financial system, and Inventive Industries of São Paulo.
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