The merger of the three major video game fairs in Catalonia has been a success, according to its spokesperson, Tina Font: “We have exceeded all the organization's expectations.” This first edition, which debuted at the Fira de Barcelona's Montjuïc venue, has closed its doors with an influx of more than 21,000 people. Regarding the industry, the professional area accommodated a total of 1,590 business meetings, which were also attended by more than 30 international publishers and investors. “The success of the fair comes when a studio manages to close a contract or find funding, or when a professional finds the job of their dreams,” she pointed out. Finally, the participation of more than 2,000 students and teachers during Friday's session, which was more oriented towards training and employment, stands out.

The video game sector in Catalonia has been demonstrating extraordinary vitality for years, but it lacked a great, unified, and ambitious showcase at the level of its industrial and creative weight. The SAGA Barcelona Game Fest wants to fill this void and is born from the strategic merger of the three reference events in the territory: the IndieDevDay (rebranded as BCN Game Fest and promoted by the ICOA), which provides the professional muscle and the developer community; the SAGA, Gaming Salon (organized by Plataforma per la Llengua), which focuses on linguistic normalization within the sector, and the cultural association RetroBarcelona, which acts as the protector and disseminator of the history and heritage of video games.

The first edition of BCN Game FestThe event, organized by the IndieDevDay team, was a resounding success. Attendance grew to over 17,000, and the event showcased the community's international expansion with the participation of numerous studios from abroad. On the business side, more than 1,200 business meetings took place, and up to 40 events were held. publishersBoth local and international attendees were able to interact with the 180 independent studios present at the fair.

Spain's most attended video game industry fair, IndieDevDay, is evolving and becoming the new BCN Game Fest. The event is consolidating its position as a benchmark in the sector, with greater projection and international presence. "The fair is no longer just a local meeting point; it's the new benchmark in southern Europe," states the organizers. The eighth edition, the most ambitious to date, expects to attract more than 17,000 attendees over the three days. The formula of dedicating Friday exclusively to professionals and students is repeated, while the general public has access throughout the weekend.