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Revitalizing Behold Studios
"When I first started, nobody knew it was possible to create games in Brazil." Saulo Camarotti founded Behold Studios over 15 years ago, making it one of Brazil's longest-running game development studios. The studio gained recognition for its 2012 RPG Knights of Pen & Paper and the 2017 sequel Galaxy of Pen and Paper. However, when the studio first began, the concept of a games business in Brazi…
Sept. 25, 2024, 12:27 p.m.
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The Key to Unlocking Brazil's Gaming Industry: Supporting Indie Developers
Juliana Brito, co-founder and CEO of Indie Hero, recounts how her business partner Ian Rochlin's appearance on Shark Tank Brazil led to the creation of their accelerator program. Rochlin's unconventional pitch, where he asked for a mere $R1 investment, paid off, and the duo secured support from investors, paving the way for Indie Hero. Indie Hero primarily serves as a platform connecting Brazili…
Sept. 25, 2024, 9:58 a.m.
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Unlocking the Potential of Brazil's Games Industry through Indie Support
"Juliana, I sold a company that I don't have, can you come and make me a company?" Juliana Brito became the co-founder and CEO of indie accelerator programme Indie Hero after her business partner Ian Rochlin's unconventional pitch on Shark Tank Brazil. The programme has since evolved to support Brazilian developers in various ways, including connecting them with investors and providing guidance o…
Sept. 25, 2024, 9:58 a.m.
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Unlocking Brazil's Gaming Potential: The Power of Indie Developers
"Juliana, I sold a company that doesn't exist, can you help me create it?" This was the unusual request Juliana Brito received from her business partner Ian Rochlin after he appeared on Shark Tank Brazil. Rochlin had sold 25% of their not-yet-launched company for R$1, and the video of his pitch went viral. At the time, Brito and Rochlin were already running Game Jam Plus, the world's largest game…
Sept. 25, 2024, 9:58 a.m.
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Brazil's New Gaming Legislation: A Game-Changer for the Industry
The Brazilian gaming industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation, thanks to the introduction of a new legal framework. This legislation, passed in May, redefines the gaming industry and provides new incentives for gaming companies, creating fresh opportunities for investment and growth. According to Carolina Caravana, vice president of the Brazilian games trade body Abragrames, this m…
Sept. 24, 2024, 11:55 a.m.
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Brazil's New Gaming Legislation to Revolutionize the Industry
During the inaugural session of Gamescom Latam, Carolina Caravana, vice president of Abragrames, highlighted that Brazil's gaming industry would now be divided into two distinct periods: pre and post-2024. The catalyst for this change was the adoption of a novel legal framework in May, which redefines video games in the eyes of the law, introduces fresh incentives for gaming companies, and create…
Sept. 24, 2024, 11:55 a.m.
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Brazil's New Gaming Legislation Set to Revolutionize the Industry
The introduction of Brazil's new legal framework for the gaming industry is poised to have a profound impact on the sector. According to Carolina Caravana, vice president of the Brazilian games trade body Abragrames, the nation's gaming industry will now be divided into two distinct periods: before and after 2024. The new legislation, adopted in May, redefines video games in the eyes of the law, …
Sept. 24, 2024, 11:55 a.m.
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Brazil Bans X: A Precedent-Setting Move with Far-Reaching Consequences
In late August, the Brazilian Supreme Court ordered the suspension of X, a social media platform owned by Elon Musk, due to non-compliance with court orders. This decision was the culmination of a months-long dispute, which began in April when Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes launched an investigation into Musk for spreading defamatory fake news and engaging in obstruction, incitement, a…
Sept. 23, 2024, 3:33 p.m.
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Brazil's X Ban: A Threat to Indie Game Developers' Global Reach
The Brazilian Supreme Court's recent ban on X, formerly known as Twitter, has sent shockwaves through the country's indie game development community. As a result of Elon Musk's failure to comply with court orders, the platform was blocked in Brazil, affecting over 22 million users. For many small studios, X was the primary means of promoting their games, connecting with other developers, and stay…
Sept. 23, 2024, 3:33 p.m.
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Brazil's X Ban: A Threat to Free Speech or a Necessary Measure?
In late August, the Brazilian Supreme Court ordered a ban on X, a social media platform owned by Elon Musk, due to non-compliance with court orders. This decision has significantly impacted the operations of indie game developers in Brazil, who heavily relied on the platform to connect with players worldwide. Fernando Tittz Gândara Rezende, a developer at Games From The Abyss, notes that X was hi…
Sept. 23, 2024, 3:33 p.m.