The Second Day of BGS 2025 by Pedro Zambarda

Second Day Hurdles and Highlights at BGS 2025 by Pedro Zambarda

Pedro Zambarda reported on the second day of Brasil Game Show (BGS) 2025, which presented challenges due to a spotty mobile signal and limited energy drink supply in the press room. Zambarda noted that in his younger years, he would have handled such issues with ease. Despite these hurdles, Zambarda's first day at BGS was productive: he played Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Persona 3 on Switch 2, and Capcom's mobile title, Resident Evil: Survival Unit, described as an educational zombie game that Capcom "knocked out of the park." The second day shifted focus from game demos to discussions, including a meeting with veteran journalist André Forastieri about his Nintendistas book project, co-authored with Pablo Miyazawa and Brazilian Nintendo YouTuber Rodrigo Coelho. A significant highlight of BGS Day Two was the Indie Area, which proved highly popular with attendees. The Independent Pavilion expanded its corridors, showcasing a diverse array of innovative titles. Among these was Hell Clock, a game inspired by the "Canudos rogue snail" Pedro Zambarda encountered on his first day.

Day Two Highlights at BGS 2025: Discovering Indigenous Roots in Tupi and Aviaozinho's Brazilian Flair

Another featured independent game was Tupi: The Legend of Arariboia. This title explores the history of Brazil's indigenous Tupi-Guarani people, specifically those inhabiting the region between Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro. Its creators aim to disseminate Brazilian folklore both locally – addressing a historical lack of knowledge about indigenous roots due to past genocides – and internationally. Tupi stands alongside games like Hell Clock in its approach, combining unique Brazilian narratives with established game mechanics and innovative twists. A further notable indie title was Aviaozinho, a Quake-mod-based shooting game set in Niterói. It incorporates playful references to figures like Pablo Escobar and Silvio Santos, alongside the iconic "money plane," all imbued with a distinct Brazilian flair. The game's creator, who had previously developed eleven other titles, emphasized the importance of experimenting with unconventional ideas, noting the gaming community's positive reception to such creativity. Aviaozinho receives support from ACJOGOSRJ, an organization led by Márcio Filho, who was instrumental in legalizing national game development. This game had plenty of company at BGS.

Exploring Indie Games and Publisher Activations at BGS 2025 with Devolver's Rio-style Booth

The indie presence at BGS also featured titles like Legacy of Pandora and Wedgetail, along with Juno Cecil's retro arcade machines, which included Changer Seven. Beyond the independent developers, BGS hosted activations from major publishers such as Konami. World Cup champion Denílson was also present, having a good laugh trolling influencers. Devolver's booth stood out with its Rio-style design, evoking an open-air market with pastel-colored decorations and sugarcane juice.

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