By Mea Nilimaa, Head of BizDev at Kokku
What if the next big shift in game development isn’t about tech or platforms – but geography?I just came back from gamescom latam, and I’ll be honest:
Latam isn’t “emerging” anymore. It’s here. It’s building. And it’s buzzing with potential.Here’s what struck me this time – especially coming from Sweden and having spent the last years building bridges between Europe and Brazil:
- Human connection is the engine here.
Relationships in Brazil aren’t transactional. They’re built on trust and generosity. It’s not a culture of cold pitches – it’s a culture of partnerships.
- Original ideas, shaped by different realities.
Indie pitches here don’t feel like copies of global trends. They’re grounded, personal, and creatively bold.
- Strong foundations, growing fast.
Brazil has real infrastructure: strong universities, focused game dev programs, and a new generation hungry to learn.
- Development that makes sense – creatively and financially.
With rising costs in NA and Europe, teams are exploring new ways to build.
In Brazil, you’ll find motivated, skilled developers who deliver – without $10M budgets or endless overhead.
- A massive local market still underserved.
Brazil is the third-largest player base in the world – yet few games truly speak to that audience.
Local devs are best positioned to change that.
- Everyone’s paying attention.
At gamescom latam, the business booths were packed.
Publishers, platforms, investors – not just curious, but ready to act.
At Kokku, we’ve been part of this story for over 10 years.
We’ve helped partners across the globe bring projects to life – powered by Brazilian talent and passion.
And what’s coming next? Even more exciting.
Planning to visit next year?
Do it right.
Book your meetings but also:
- Try the food
- Walk the beach
- Talk to people
- And if you’re in Recife – come by our office. We’d love to chat.
Let’s discuss:
What do you think global studios need most when entering new regions — a strong local partner, or boots on the ground?
We’d love to hear your take. Let’s keep the conversation going on our social media channels — your perspective matters.
Want to explore how we can support your next project? Talk to our Business Development team: https://kokkugames.com/contact/
