Video Games Speak Spanish - Vol II
Discover the top Spanish-speaking companies in the video game industry, from Mexico to Spain and other countries in Latin America.
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Join us for a report that focuses on promoting and enriching cultural and linguistic diversity in video games, as well as accurately and respectfully representing the culture, history, and experiences of Spanish speakers around the world.
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In recent decades, we've witnessed a remarkable and fascinating growth in the creation of video games in Spanish-speaking countries.
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This trend has revolutionized the video game industry, establishing these nations as prominent players on the global stage of online gaming.
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Keep reading to find out the main video game developers and publishers in the Spanish-speaking world:
MercurySteam - San Sebastián de los Reyes, Madrid (2002)
This studio has created a total of 11 video games, including Clive Barker's Jericho (2007), American McGee presents: SCRAPLAND (2004), and Spacelords (2018). It has also developed others such as Scrapland Remastered (2021) and Raiders of the Broken Planet (2017).
Teravision Games - Bogotá, Colombia (2006)
Its most famous releases include VR Captain ToonHead vs The Punks from Outer Space (2021), while its upcoming project Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game is based on the 1988 horror film of the same name.
Abstract Digital Works - Valparaiso, Chile (2013)
Its video games include the survival horror Tormented Souls (2021) and the puzzle game Ríos de Lluvia (2021), which showcases the culture and history of the Maule region in Chile.
Nomada Studio - Barcelona, Spain (2016)
This independent development studio has created two Spanish-language video games, including GRIS (2018).
Nimble Giant Entertainment - Buenos Aires, Argentina (2002)
This studio is now a subsidiary of the Sweden-based Embracer Group. Some of the best-known games are Star Trek: Infinite (2023), based on the saga of the same name; the competitive shooter Quantum League (2020); and the space strategy game Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars (2016).
Kaiju Games - Málaga, Spain (2018)
As a development studio, it has created three Spanish-language video games, including eduZland (2019), Kronno Zomber (2020), and Al Rocío (2021), a game designed to revive the popular Camino del Rocío pilgrimage.
Fair Play Labs - San José, Costa Rica (2006)
Its most famous games are Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (2021) and its second installment planned for this year with the best-known characters from its series and films, as well as Color Guardians (2015) and Chuck's Challenge 3D (2020).
Product Madness - Barcelona, Spain (2021)
One of the largest mobile gaming studios in the world, with a global presence. In 2021, it opened its Spanish office in Barcelona. Its most prominent titles include Heart of Vegas, Cashman Casino, Lightning Link, and FaFaFa™ Gold.
Etermax - Buenos Aires, Argentina (2009)
Its games include the famous Trivia Crack (2013) and its sequel, Word Crack (2012), selected by Apple as game of the year in Spain and Latin America, and Bingo Crack (2013).
Corex Games - Málaga, Spain (2021)
This studio is currently developing a racing simulation video game under the name of Racing Project - WIP, although it has also worked for Disney, Star Wars, Hasbro, and Sony.
Iguanabee - Santiago, Chile (2011)
This firm is famous for G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout (2020), the cooperative party game Headsnatchers (2019), and its recent award-winning What Lies in the Multiverse (2022).
Redvel Games - Málaga, Spain (2014)
As a development studio, it has created five Spanish-language video games, including Soccer Star 22 Top Leagues (2021), Idle Hero Clicker Game (2019), and Soccer Star 2017 Top Leagues (2016).
AOneGames - Santiago, Chile (2015)
Although it's currently developing several unnamed projects, this studio released the fighting game Omen of Sorrow (2018) for all platforms, which features an online multiplayer mode and has garnered rave reviews.
Pendulo Studios - Madrid, Spain (1994)
As a development studio, it has created a total of 12 Spanish-language video games, including Blacksad: Under the Skin (2019), Igor: Objective Uikokahonia (1994), and New York Crimes (2012).
Learn about other companies in the exhibition: Video games speak Spanish - Vol I.
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