Guadalindie, the independent video game fair in Malaga, seeks to establish itself in its second edition.

It premiered in 2024, but Guadalindie aimed high from the first edition. With no prior experience in fairs, but with the extensive experience from years of work in the video game association MálagaJam, the first edition of the independent video game event was a success. The figures were impressive - over 2,500 attendees, more than 60 exhibitors, over 25 hours of technical talks, and more than 150 professional meetings - but above all, the positive feedback and the comments from the dozens of studios and visitors who came to Málaga from different parts of the country were overwhelmingly positive, leaving them pleasantly impressed by the atmosphere and the organization of the fair.

Guadalindie was created with the intention of continuity, and in 2025 it faces its second year with the aim of consolidating its proposal and establishing itself as the major fair for independent video games in southern Spain. The second edition will be held on the upcoming 16th and 17th of May, 2025, at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Málaga (Fycma).

Guadalindie, co-organized by MálagaJam and Fycma, from the City of Málaga, will once again offer a unique space for networking, international lectures, exhibitors to try out games, and business opportunities for the community of video game creators.

As in 2024, the fair's organizers have been ambitious in terms of the roster of guests, both national and international. Guadalindie 2025 will feature international speakers such as the British Sam Barlow (creator of Her Story and Immortality) and Mark Brown (creator of Game Maker's Toolkit), the Dutch Kitty Calis and Jan Willem (creators of Minit), the Japanese Keita Takahashi (creator of Katamari Damacy), the nationals Paula 'Fingerspit' (from Deconstructeam), Afry Curiel (Senior Narrative designer at Ubisoft and Splash Damage), Mirella Diez (Senior Audio Designer at ZA/UM) and Critical Reflex, an international publisher specializing in independent games.

Tickets are already available for purchase on the Guadalindie website with differentiated prices for professionals and the general public. The professional ticket costs 36 euros and includes access on both Friday and Saturday, as well as exclusive entry to the business area, ideal for interested parties, developers, and professionals who wish to network and learn from the experts.

On the other hand, the general admission for Saturday is priced at an affordable six euros, allowing the public to enjoy the exhibitors and meet the creators of the video games presented at the event.

Raúl López, the director of the fair and part of MálagaJam, has stated in a press release provided by the organization that Guadalindie 2025 will continue its mission to be a unique space for independent video game creators and for the professional community. "We are excited about what we have achieved in the 2024 edition and look forward to continuing to grow, offering more opportunities and visibility to the video game industry."