Last week, the inaugural Gamescom Latam event took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, aiming to highlight Latin America's growing presence in the gaming industry while celebrating global achievements. The event featured game awards in partnership with the BIG Festival, with winners announced during a glamorous presentation.
The awards spanned 13 categories, with finalists selected by a panel of 49 judges. Attendees at the Sao Paulo Expo had the chance to play all the nominees at a prominent booth, where mobile games were seamlessly integrated with PC titles, reflecting the importance of mobile gaming in today's market.
The "Best Mobile Game" award, a category of particular interest, was won by Triband ApS' What the Car? This game, previously highlighted by Jupiter Hadley in an article featuring ten lesser-known gems, is now gaining well-deserved recognition. Its win at Gamescom Latam 2024 could signal its rise to mainstream popularity.
While What the Car? took home the top prize, the other nominees in the "Best Mobile Game" category also deserve recognition for their quality:
The other winners across various categories were:
If you're eager to experience the award-winning What the Car?, it's available on the App Store through Apple Arcade, a subscription service priced at $6.99 per month (or your local equivalent). You can start playing by downloading it with the button below.
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