OLA Guild Games at Gamescom Latam 2025: the best of gaming in Latin America

Gamescom Latam 2025, held in São Paulo from April 30 to May 4, marked a turning point for the video game industry in Latin America. Over 150,000 people attended this edition, which doubled in size compared to previous years.

OLA Guild Games, the largest Web3 community in LATAM, had a leading presence with a huge booth full of playable experiences, competitions, and news. It became a meeting point for gamers, developers, and Web3 ecosystem enthusiasts.

Parallel TCG: A Historic Tournament with $10,000 in Prizes

One of the event’s highlights was the in-person Parallel TCG tournament, 16 finalists competed in an intense showdown organized by OLAGuildGames, after qualifying through an online phase with 128 participants. The victory went to Naelith, crowned as the first in-person Parallel champion in LATAM.

In addition to the tournament, attendees played on open stations, joined challenges, and discovered how NFT cards enable real ownership and trading of in-game assets.

Off the Grid

Off the Grid, the battle royale developed by Gunzilla Games, was another major attraction at the booth. Visitors got hands-on with the Early Access version and experienced a cyberpunk narrative where players' decisions impact the game world.

Players who ranked among the top 12 in each match earned exclusive skins and unique digital items. Giveaways, mini tournaments, and open play sessions highlighted the potential of NFTs in competitive action games.

Avalanche

Avalanche (AVAX) blockchain technology was a key pillar at the OLAGuildGames booth. Games like Parallel TCG, Off the Grid, and MapleStory Universe all run on this network thanks to its scalability and low transaction fees.

During the event, OLA reinforced its partnership with Avalanche and showcased how the technology allows players full control over their items, cards, or characters — with the ability to securely trade them.

They also highlighted the ecosystem’s growth: stablecoin volume on Avalanche increased from $1.5 billion to $2.5 billion USD in just one year, proving real adoption in Web3 projects.

MapleStory Universe: A New Guild

One of the major announcements was the launch of OLAGuildGames’ new guild for MapleStory Universe, the Web3 MMORPG based on Nexon’s renowned franchise.

Attendees joined play sessions and interactive activities to explore this new universe, which integrates blockchain via Avalanche. Characters, items, and achievements can be player-owned through NFTs.

With this guild, OLA aims to build a competitive and active community to lead the game in the region, with tournaments, events, and exclusive rewards for its members.

The Impact

OLAGuildGames' presence at Gamescom Latam was a clear display of LATAM’s potential in Web3 gaming. Titles like Parallel TCG, Off the Grid, Wildcard, LOL Land, OverKnights, and RavenQuest came together under a single vision: connecting people and strengthening the ecosystem.

The booth's energy was recognized by the community, and media outlets like GameHall, The Clutch, and Viciados praised the organization and the quality of the experiences offered.