BIG Festival, the premier gaming event in Latin America, is thrilled to announce the participation of esteemed Japanese video game publisher Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. (KONAMI). Michael Rajna, Senior Director of Business Development and Licensing for KONAMI will be detailing the company’s 3rd party publishing initiative, giving tips to developers on how to get their video game published. Additionally, industry expert Meher Kalenderian, Founder and CEO of KeelWorks, will present insightful sessions shedding light as KONAMI’s latest partner to publish its upcoming title CYGNI: All Guns Blazing.
As one of the leading publishers in the gaming industry, KONAMI’s presence at BIG Festival adds immense value to the event, enriching the experience for both developers and attendees. This participation further reinforces BIG Festival’s reputation as a key platform for fostering collaboration and driving innovation in the gaming industry.
| “We are honored to have Konami join us at BIG Festival, bringing their wealth of experience and passion for gaming,” said Gustavo Steinberg, Director of BIG Festival. “Konami’s commitment to 3rd party publishing and their dedication to showcasing exciting titles like CYGNI align perfectly with our mission of supporting and promoting talented developers.” On the main stage, Meher Kalenderian, CEO of KeelWorks, will captivate the audience with an engaging session highlighting the journey behind CYGNI. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the development process, the creative vision, and the immersive gameplay that CYGNI promises to deliver. This presentation will be an exclusive opportunity to learn from the mastermind behind the game. |
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| The audience at KONAMI’s session will be able to understand deeper some steps of CYGNI’s development process |
| Furthermore, KONAMI’s Michael Rajna, will take the stage to discuss KONAM’s 3rd party publishing strategy. Rajna will delve into how KONAMI is actively signing new 3rd party games to publish, emphasizing the company’s dedication to supporting and amplifying the visions of talented developers. “We are excited to participate in BIG Festival and showcase our commitment to the gaming community,” expressed Michael Rajna. “By partnering with talented developers through our 3rd party publishing initiative, we aim to expand the horizons of gaming and provide players with exceptional experiences.” BIG Festival, recognized as one of the most prominent gaming events in Latin America, will take place from June 28th to July 2nd, 2023, in Sao Paulo. In addition to KONAMI’s attendance, the festival has confirmed the presence of other players in the industry such as Nintendo, Warner Bros. Games, Atari, Devolver Digital, Ubisoft, Wargaming, and others to be announced. Tickets for the festival – with game demos and talks – can be purchased at the BIG Festival website. In the second batch of sales, the price of a ticket for one day of visitation is R$ 60 for the full price and R$ 30 for half price. Visitors can also opt for the combo with four tickets at the promotional price of R$ 180 for the full ticket (R$ 45 per day) or R$ 90 for the half ticket (R$ 22,50 per day). There is also the option of the special CCXP and BIG Festival combo: when purchasing tickets for CCXP 2023, the buyer is entitled to a 50% discount on tickets for BIG Festival 2023. To check the prices of the combo, visit the website. In the business meeting area (Area Business), tickets are available on the BIG Festival 2023 Business Platform. More information about tickets is available on the event website. General Information: Date: June 28th to July 2nd 2023 Time: 10am to 8pm Where: São Paulo Expo Address: Km. 1,5, Rod. dos Imigrantes – Vila Água Funda – São Paulo, SP Tickets prices: From R$ 30 Website: https://bigfestival.com.br/ Under the seal of the Ministry of Culture and the Culture Incentive Law, BIG Festival is sponsored by Banco do Brasil, Twitch and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, ApexBrasil; is supported by Sabesp; in partnership with Abragames – Brazilian Association of Digital Game Developers through the Brazil Games Project, a partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency, ApexBrasil; realization BIG Festival, Omelete, SPcine, Secretary of Culture of the Capital, SMTUR (Municipal Secretary of Tourism of São Paulo), Secretary of Culture of the State of São Paulo, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services and Federal Government. |
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