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SAGA Barcelona Game Fest

Overview

The SAGA Barcelona Game Fest is scheduled for October 9 to 11 at the Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc. The event aims to connect the Spanish gaming ecosystem with the international industry across 14,000 square meters.

Initial details highlighted the My Famicase Exhibition, which features 250 fictional Famicom cartridges with custom labels and imaginary histories. The exhibition, which originated in Tokyo in 2005, includes significant participation from Spain, particularly Catalan artists. The festival poster, designed by Conrad Roset, incorporates Barcelona’s skyline with various video game references.

Further details regarding the festival include Japan serving as the guest country, featuring an official Nintendo booth and appearances by composers Miki Higashino and Manami Matsumae. The professional segment of the event is expected to host 29 publishers and facilitate approximately 1,500 business meetings. Additionally, around 200 indie development studios are slated to participate and showcase various titles.

Entities

SAGA Barcelona Game Fest · Nomada Studio · Nintendo · My Famicase Exhibition · Conrad Roset

Timeline

  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources
    SAGA Barcelona Game Fest to feature Nintendo and 200 indie studios

    SAGA Barcelona Game Fest will held from October 9-11 at Fira Barcelona Montjuïc, featuring Nintendo, 29 publishers, and 200 indie studios, with Japan as the guest country.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    SAGA Barcelona Game Fest to feature fictional game art exhibition

    The SAGA Barcelona Game Fest, held October 9-11, will feature the My Famicase Exhibition of fictional game art and a festival poster designed by artist Conrad Roset.

Sources

elnostreciutat.com · equinoxmagazine.fr · eurogamer.es · games.mxdwn.com · indies.es · levante-emv.com · otakukart.com · otakupt.com · thenewbarcelonapost.com