We would like to introduce you Rockhead Games, the team behind
the award-winning and globally acclaimed _Starlit Adventures_
franchise. This innovative and forward-thinking studio has helped drive
the explosive growth of the Brazilian gaming industry. Now, the Rockhead
team is set to launch their latest _Starlit Adventures_ title, _Starlit
Adventures: Golden Stars _on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch on July 17!
Rockhead Games is another shining example of the great things happening
in Brazil’s thriving games industry and is a prominent member of
Brazil Games — an export program created by the Brazilian Game
Companies Association, ABRAGAMES, in partnership with Apex-Brasil
, the Brazilian Trade, and Investment Promotion Agency.
Originally founded in 2010 by industry veterans Christian Lykawka and
Fernando D’Andrea, Rockhead Games has since found success with its
award-winning _Starlit Adventures_ franchise. Starting out with an eye
toward mobile platforms, _Starlit Adventures_ first launched on iOS and
Android and was embraced by over 10 million players worldwide. Both
Apple and Google featured _Starlit Adventures_ multiple times since its
launch in 2015 and went on to win awards in both Brazil and China,
including “Best Brazilian Game” at Brazil’s Independent Game (BIG)
Festival 2016. In addition, the game received a “Best Of” selection
from the Apple App Store in 2015 and Google Play Latin America in 2017.
_Starlit Adventures_ hasn’t stopped at video games; the franchise
expanded into the transmedia universe, boasting an animated television
series, comic books, and collectible figurines. Additionally, _Starlit
Adventures_ has produced two related spin-off games: _Starlit Archery
Club_ and _Starlit on Wheels_.
Following the massively successful iOS and Android launch and ongoing
franchise success, _Starlit Adventures _launched on PlayStation 4 in
2018, creating a major splash that has attracted over 3 million players
worldwide. On July 17, _Starlit Adventures _is coming to Xbox One and
Nintendo Switch with some differing features per platform. The Nintendo
Switch version, titled _Starlit Adventures: Golden Stars_ [12] is a
premium title at $19.99 USD and features all-new in-game content and
cosmetic items. _Starlit Adventures_ on Xbox One is a free-to-play title
with optional unlockable content and cosmetics.
In _Starlit Adventures_, you’ll journey to the Starlit Universe to
find charming characters and enchanting adventure aplenty. Step into the
boots of Bo, a quirky and charismatic fellow who, with his arguably
quirkier sidekick Kikki, aims to save the Starlits by strategically
recovering all of the stars taken by Nuru. Discover magical worlds and
incredible creatures, along with special gear and items that grant
different power-ups and abilities that will help progression through
each level. Play with friends in co-op mode for even more strategic fun!
The captivating _Starlit_ universe is inspired by Japanese classics such
as _Bomberman_, _Dig Dug_, _Mr. Driller_, and _Boulder Dash_. While
_Starlit Adventures_ undoubtedly invokes a sense of nostalgia, it’s
unquestionably contemporary and creates an environment perfect for
players of any age and gaming background. _Starlit Adventures_ features
simple, straight-forward controls optimized for young players, making it
a perfect introductory title for children and young people unfamiliar
with the wonderful world of _Starlit! _
Brazil Games has worked tirelessly for the past decade to support
thriving Brazilian game studios internationally — funding their
attendance at international video game events and connecting them with
partnerships and financial backing opportunities. As the 13th largest
gaming maker in the world, Brazil’s local industry has a current
growth rate of 13.5 percent annually and accounts for $1.6 billion USD
of the world’s video game-related revenue. Through their work with
their affiliate studios, Brazil Games is an integral part of their
success.
