Triband ApS' "What the Car?" Scoops Best Mobile Game at Gamescom Latam 2024

Gamescom Latam, the inaugural gaming event held in Sao Paulo, Brazil, concluded last week, celebrating Latin America's burgeoning gaming scene and the global industry. A highlight of the event was the game awards ceremony, presented in partnership with the BIG Festival. Thirteen categories were contested, with nominees selected by a panel of 49 judges. All finalists were playable on the show floor, showcasing a commendable blend of mobile and PC titles.

The "Best Mobile Game" award, highly anticipated, was bestowed upon Triband ApS' captivating "What the Car?". This win underscores the game's quality and innovative gameplay, previously highlighted in an article featuring ten exceptional, lesser-known games. Its success might necessitate an update to that list!

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

• 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

Other Gamescom Latam 2024 award winners included:

• 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

"What the Car?" is currently available on the App Store via Apple Arcade, a subscription service priced at $6.99 (or regional equivalent) per month.