In an exciting development for the gaming world, Google Play has announced the return of its Indie Games Fund for 2023. This initiative aims to empower game studios in Latin America by providing $2 million in equity-free funding and hands-on support, helping them expand their businesses on the Play platform.
Google Play boosts exciting game variety from Latin American studios with $2 Million in funding
The chosen studios span a diverse range of game genres, from medieval-time adventures to 90s-style arcade games. The 10 selected studios and their games are as follows:
- 67 Bits – My Zombie World (Brazil)
- Actoon Studio – Wind Peaks (Brazil)
- Big Green Pillow – Slash Quest (Brazil)
- Blu Studios – Farm vs Aliens (Brazil)
- Creative Hand – Tiny Witch (Brazil)
- Mother Gaia – Legend of the Skyfish 2 (Brazil)
- Ogre Pixel – Lonesome Village (Mexico)
- Pincer Games – Fighters of Fate: Card Duel (Uruguay)
- Purple Tree – Golazo! (Argentina)
- Rockhead Studios – Starlit Kart Racing (Brazil)
The funding and support from Google Play are crucial for these studios to fuel their growth in the competitive gaming industry. Each studio expressed gratitude for the opportunity, emphasizing the positive impact this funding will have on their projects and the broader gaming community.
This initiative is part of Google Play’s commitment to fostering talent within the gaming industry. Beyond the Indie Games Fund, the platform offers various programs, including the Indie Games Accelerator. This global training and mentorship program supports small studios from over 75 countries. The applications for the 2024 Accelerator are currently open until December 12, providing further avenues for aspiring game developers to receive guidance and resources to reach their full potential.
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