Gamechanger on the Go: "What the Car?" Collects Top Mobile Honor at Gamescom Latam 2024

Gamescom Latam 2024 Crowns "What the Car?" Best Mobile Game

Gamescom Latam, the inaugural gaming event held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, celebrated Latin America's burgeoning gaming scene and the global industry. A highlight was the game awards, presented in partnership with the BIG Festival. A panel of 49 judges selected finalists across 13 categories, all playable on the show floor, showcasing a commendable integration of mobile and PC titles.

Triband ApS' "What the Car?" emerged victorious in the coveted "Best Mobile Game" category. This win further solidifies its reputation, previously highlighted in an article featuring ten exceptional, lesser-known games. Its success may necessitate an update to that list!

While "What the Car?" took center stage, the other nominees deserve recognition for their high-quality experiences:

• Junkworld – Ironhide Game Studio
• Bella Pelo Mundo – Plot Kids
• An Elmwood Trail – Techyonic
• Sibel's Journey – Food for Thought Media
• Residuum Tales of Coral – Iron Games
• SPHEX – VitalN

For the sake of completeness, here's a list of the other Gamescom Latam 2024 award winners:

• Game of the Year: Chants of Sennar - Rundisc
• Best Game from Latin America: Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure – Furniture & Mattress
• Best Brazilian Game: Momodora: Moonlit Farewell - Bombservice
• Best Casual Game: Station to Station – Galaxy Groove Studios
• Best Audio: Dordogne - UMANIMATION and UN JE NE SAIS QUOI
• Best Art: Harold Halibut – Slow Bros. UG.
• Best Multiplayer: Extremely Powerful Capybaras – Studio Bravarda and PM Studios
• Best Narrative: Once Upon A Jester – Bonte Avond
• Best XR/VR: Sky Climb - VRMonkey
• Best Gameplay: Pacific Drive – Ironwood Studios
• Best Pitch from Regional Game Development Associations: Dark Crown – Hyper Dive Game Studio

Ready to experience the award-winning "What the Car?"? It's available now on the App Store via Apple Arcade (a $6.99/month subscription service).