Lately Pocket Gamer Connects packed its baggage and headed again to Dubai forThe GameExpo Summit 2023 powered by PG Connects. This in fact meant the primary ever Massive Indie Pitch in Dubai too. The Massive Indie Pitch is our indie-focused competitors the place much more builders can pitch an ever-increasing vary of brand-new and various gaming experiences from a number of the most enjoyable indie builders from throughout the globe.
The Massive Indie Pitch is a daily occasion run by the makers of PocketGamer.biz. It offers indie builders the prospect to pitch their video games to business specialists and journalists in a speed-dating-style format. Groups obtain beneficial suggestions and the chance to win nice prizes comparable to promotional packages and alternatives to advertise their sport.
As at all times, the competitors – with 14 video games pitched – was extraordinarily robust. Nevertheless, finally, the judges have been in a position to decide on a prime three and in the end one worthy winner.
All in all, one factor is for positive: all of our finalists, which you’ll study extra about beneath, are greater than worthy of highlighting.
1st Place – Gravity Shooter by Smash Head Studio (for iOS & Android)
Gravity Shooter is a free-to-play roguelite motion shooter sport for iOS and Android, the place your motion is managed by your gun. As such gamers must multitask motion with successfully destroying their enemies. All through the sport, you will make your means by means of the mysterious worlds crammed with terror and livid monsters, while stacking up a mixture of distinctive skills as you struggle on your life.
2nd Place – Koroneko by Nomadroid (for Swap & PC)
Koroneko is a healthful, 3D puzzle sport developed with a Kawaii model. Inside the sport, you will step into the sneakers of Koro, a kitty cat trapped inside a jelly jar by the evil witch Strawberry. Given your predicament, there’s just one possibility left for Koro, roll the jar to save lots of the trapped kitty and her siblings. Lastly, the sport is designed from prime to backside to be a completely stress-free expertise, and as such options no timer, no step counter and no strain.
3rd Place – AVO by Sport Cooks (for VR Platforms)
AVO is a VR escape room-inspired title, one which takes place inside deep area. Set within the 12 months 2138, a pioneering spaceship faces a sudden lethal meteor storm throughout a scientific mission. Amidst the chaos, Alex, a passenger left behind because of a pod malfunction, awakens three days after crew evacuation, unaware he’s the final remaining particular person on a spaceship headed for destruction.
Assisted by AVO, an AI system, he courageously navigates the vessel’s intricate rooms, battling dwindling oxygen and evading hazard. Decided to flee, Alex embarks on a rare quest, in search of freedom from the doomed spaceship and an opportunity at one other day.
Need to exhibit your thrilling new sport? We host Massive Indie Pitch occasions all year long, so be sure that to frequently examine our upcoming occasions web page over on BigIndiePitch.com.
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