Newsletter Comunidad: Costa Rica

The inaugural 2026 edition of the Costa Rica Video Game Community Newsletter serves as a centralized communication platform for the national gaming ecosystem. Published by the Asociación de Desarrolladores de Videojuegos de Costa Rica (ASODEV), the publication aims to foster collaboration among local studios, independent developers, students, and industry stakeholders. The newsletter functions as a recurring monthly resource for disseminating sector-specific news, professional development opportunities, and community-driven events.

Key developments highlighted in this edition include the installation of a new ASODEV board of directors for the 2026–2027 term and the official establishment of a Costa Rican chapter of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). Strategic initiatives are currently focused on internationalization, notably through a partnership with PROCOMER to facilitate a Pitch Day for local developers to engage with global investors and publishers. Furthermore, the industry is actively supporting talent development, evidenced by the sponsorship of nine young professionals to attend the 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC) via the Latin American Federation of Video Game Developers.

The document also catalogs recent community engagement and production milestones. Notable activities include the successful hosting of the Global Game Jam 2026, which drew over 19 participants, and the continued participation of prominent local studios—such as Sunna Studio, Tobeni Studios, and Fairplay Labs—in regional events like Animacon. Additionally, the industry is prioritizing access to funding and market intelligence, providing resources on the "El Fauno" grant and distributing global industry reports covering labor trends, artificial intelligence, and platform demographics. These efforts collectively underscore a concerted push to professionalize and expand the reach of the Costa Rican video game sector.