Latin American Games Showcase and Women-Led Games Showcase Join the Festivities
The Latin American Games Showcase and Women-Led Games Showcase are set to bring some fresh heat to the Summer Game Fest on June 9th. For the first time, these two showcases are officially part of the renowned live video game event hosted by Geoff Keighley, promising an exciting lineup of games and exclusive content.
Streamers and content creators are invited to co-stream the showcases on YouTube, expanding the reach and engagement of these unique events.
Latin American Games Showcase
Date: June 8th / June 9th
Time: 10:00 am PT / 2:00 am JST
Press Kit: [Link]
Women-Led Games Showcase
Date: June 8th / June 9th
Time: 11:30 am PT / 3:30 am JST
Over 70 Games From All Across Latin America
The Latin American Games Showcase is set to spotlight over 70 games from a vibrant array of countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Dominican Republic, Peru, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. Here are some highlighted titles to keep an eye on:
- Deathbound by Trialforge Studio | Tate Multimedia: A party-based soulslike set in a dark fantasy world.
- Despelote by Julián Cordero and Sebastian Valbuena | Panic: A slice-of-life adventure about football and childhood memories set in 2000s Ecuador.
- Mariachi Legends by Halberd Studios: A 2D platformer blending Mexican folklore with classic arcade gameplay.
- Hidden In My Paradise by Ogre Pixel: A cozy hidden-object game where you create your own adorable little paradises.
- Arco by Franek, Max Cahill, Bibiki, and Fáyer | Panic: Turn-based strategy meets action-adventure in a breathtaking pixel-art world.
David Lucio, Founder of Latin American Games Showcase, shared, “Latin America is rich with talent, innovation, and a vibrant and fresh perspective. We believe that the best way for us to support that is through visibility and hopefully this allows for better opportunities.”
A Celebration of Games Made By Women-Led Studios
The Women-Led Games Showcase will feature 20 games, highlighting the creativity and innovation of women-led studios. Some titles to watch out for are:
- SunnySide by RainyGames | Merge Games: A farming x dating sim about finding harmony in the Japanese countryside.
- Dungeon Clawler by Stray Fawn Studio: A roguelike claw machine deckbuilder inspired by Japanese crane games.
- Just Crow Things by Unbound Creations: An action-adventure game about a little crow making new animal friends, pooping on humans, and stealing everything shiny.
- Bubblegum Galaxy by Smarto Club: Rebuild the galaxy tile by tile in this Katamari-inspired game.
- The Crush House by Nerial | Devolver Digital: A “thirst-person shooter” about filming a reality dating show.
Charmaine Duff, Founder and Director of Women-Led Games, expressed, “Having Women-Led Games be a part of this year’s Summer Game Fest is a huge milestone for our community. We are thankful to Geoff Keighley, Emily Bouchoc, and the Game Awards Future Class for their support in elevating games made by women-led teams. In turn, we hope to continue our work in giving developers from underrepresented backgrounds more opportunities for their games to be seen.”
Tune In for Exclusive Content
Both showcases promise world premiere announcements, exclusive deep dives, and launch date reveals for eagerly anticipated titles. After the showcases, gamers can explore related Steam sales from June 8th to 15th, featuring exciting discounts and limited-time demos.
