Games, applied research and film productions developed by PGCS Tecnologia since 2011. Click "Learn more" to see the full details of each project, right here on the site.
Game · Culture · Tourism
Currais em Chamas
Retro action-adventure set in Currais Novos (RN), with the Brejuí Mine and the Seridó Geopark as playable environments.
Free to play · PC
Game · Education · Indigenous culture
Araci Brasil
The player controls Araci, an Indigenous girl from the Potyguabá village, in an adventure about local fauna, flora and the Potiguara language.
In development · PC and Android
Game · Education · Accessibility
Super Betinho — Together
Take on the role of hero Super Betinho and rescue Princess Priscila from villain Count Monty. For children aged 6 and up.
Free to play · PC
Game · Adventure
Mateo Paratodos
As hero Mateo, cross dangerous lands in search of new discoveries. For children aged 6 and up.
Available · Android
Game · Heritage · Technology
Calo
A virtual tour, in 3D glasses, through the sculptures of master Emanuel Câmara Jr., part of Rio Grande do Norte's cultural heritage.
Coming soon · PC and Android
Game · Culture · Resistance
Frequências da Liberdade
Set in 1942 at the American base in Natal: a stealth-adventure game with musical elements, about art as resistance.
Coming soon · PC
Game · Science Fiction · Horror
Projeto Hefesto
In the year 3039, new luminous phenomena reopen an investigation that began in 1997 with the Brazilian Air Force: Project Hefesto.
Available · PC
Research & Technology · Course
Scanned Reality for Games
Technical training course in photogrammetry for game producers, turning real objects into high-fidelity 3D models.
Coming soon · Vimeo
Research & Technology
Maquetes de Issacar e Zebulom
Applied research into a more efficient method for producing digital scale models for film production.
Completed · Itch.io
Film · Documentary
Currais em Chamas — The Documentary
A film about video games, their creators and the profession — the challenges, visions and inspirations behind making the game.
Available · Vimeo
Film · Short film
Programming the Seridó
Stories of local programmers and artists from Currais Novos — technology as fuel for creativity.
Available · Vimeo
Game · Culture · Tourism
Currais em Chamas
The adventure begins at the majestic Brejuí Mine — the largest scheelite mine in Latin America.
This retro PC game immerses players in an exciting story set in the streets and landscapes of Currais Novos, in the interior of Rio Grande do Norte, in the heart of Brazil's Northeast. Explore the depths of local culture while facing zombie horrors — a unique journey where tradition meets chaos.
The soundtrack incorporates traditional rhythms, and characters and storylines are inspired by folkloric figures and historical events of the sertão. QR Codes scattered through the game reveal real local history, blending entertainment with education about the cultural and geological importance of the Seridó Geopark.
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GenreSurvival horror
LanguagePortuguese
Developer / PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
SupportNatal City Hall, Paulo Gustavo Law, Ministry of Culture and Federal Government
Release dateDecember 2024
Link to play coming soon on this page.
Game · Education · Indigenous culture
Araci Brasil
Araci Brasil is an educational adventure game currently in the prototype stage.
The player controls Araci, an Indigenous girl from the Potyguabá village. The game addresses environmental and cultural issues in Rio Grande do Norte, with a focus on teaching about local fauna and flora, as well as the Potiguara language.
To deepen the team's knowledge of Potiguara Indigenous culture, they conducted a two-day camp at the Gamboa do Jaguaribe historic site, near the mouth of the Potengi River in Natal, RN.
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GenreAdventure
LanguagePortuguese / Tupi Guarani
Developer / PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
SupportAldir Blanc Law, RN Culture Secretariat and Ministry of Culture
Release dateSeptember 2027 (expected)
Link to play coming soon on this page.
Game · Education · Accessibility
Super Betinho — Together
Let your imagination soar and embark on an epic journey in the kingdom of Blém-blém!
For children aged 6 and up, this is more than a video game — it is an inclusive and exciting experience. Take on the role of the brave hero Super Betinho and join the mission to rescue Princess Priscila from the clutches of villain Count Monty.
Based on 2D mechanics, the game challenges players to make quick, strategic decisions while exploring a world full of magic and adventure. It's also an educational tool, encouraging reading and children's cognitive development through stimulating texts.
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GenreAdventure
LanguagePortuguese
Developer / PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
SupportJosé Augusto Foundation, RN Culture Secretariat, State Government, Paulo Gustavo Law, Ministry of Culture and Federal Government
Release dateDecember 2024
Link to play coming soon on this page.
Game · Adventure
Mateo Paratodos
A fantastic game where you will face challenges and terrifying monsters!
For children aged 6 and up, take on the role of the brave hero Mateo and embark on a mission to cross dangerous lands in search of new discoveries, in this mobile game for Android.
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GenreAdventure
LanguagePortuguese and English
Developer / PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
Release dateMay 2025
DISCOUNT -90% — from R$ 77.81 to R$ 7.78. Purchase link coming soon on this page.
Game · Heritage · Technology
Calo
A gamified tour of the sculptures of master sculptor Emanuel Câmara Júnior.
The game can be played on a computer, with the option of 3D virtual reality glasses, or on an Android phone, accessible without the glasses. In both versions, while exploring the Master Sculptor's works, the player can watch a video testimonial from the artist himself, explaining his art and the Cultural Heritage status of the sites where the works are located.
Emanuel Câmara Jr. is a Brazilian master sculptor whose works, at 71 years of age, are recognized as part of the Cultural Heritage of Rio Grande do Norte — among them the sculpture of Iemanjá, on Praia do Meio beach in Natal.
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GenreAdventure
LanguagePortuguese
Developer / PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
SupportRN Culture Secretariat and Ministry of Culture
Release dateSeptember 2027 (expected)
Link to play coming soon on this page.
Game · Culture · Resistance
Frequências da Liberdade
The game's story takes place during 1942, at the American base in Natal.
A stealth-adventure game with musical elements, played in the third person, blending real-life events with fiction. The concept highlights the power of art as a tool for expression, identity and unity, showing that it is possible to respond to challenges without violence, using art as a movement of cultural affirmation.
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GenreAdventure
LanguagePortuguese
Developer / PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
SupportRN Culture Secretariat and Ministry of Culture
Release dateSeptember 2027 (expected)
Link to play coming soon on this page.
Game · Science Fiction · Horror
Projeto Hefesto
Take control of a Brazilian Air Force commander in a terrifying investigation into unknown events.
In 1997, in the state of Pará, Brazil, a military operation carried out by the First Regional Air Command of the Brazilian Air Force was named Operation Prato, to investigate strange phenomena associated with unidentified luminous objects.
Now, in the year 3039, the apparitions have returned. A new investigation is necessary, and the mission has been named Project Hefesto.
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GenreScience Fiction Horror
LanguagePortuguese
Developer / PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
Release dateJanuary 2011
DISCOUNT -90% — from R$ 77.81 to R$ 7.78. Purchase link coming soon on this page.
Research & Technology · Course
Scanned Reality for Games
Technical training course in photogrammetry for video game producers.
Participants learn the principles of photogrammetry applied to the creation of 3D digital models for games and film. The course is structured into six modules, offered both in-person (6 hours total) and via 12 online video lessons (6 hours total). Each in-person module lasts one hour, and each online module lasts 30 minutes; physical and digital materials are provided to support the learning process.
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GenreCourse
LanguagePortuguese
Developer / PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
SupportNatal City Hall, Aldir Blanc Law, Ministry of Culture and Federal Government
Release dateSeptember 2027 (expected)
Link to watch coming soon on this page.
Research & Technology
Maquetes de Issacar e Zebulom
Applied research in digital scale models and film production process automation.
This research arises from the need to investigate and structure a more efficient method for producing digital scale models, integrating 3D modeling practices, asset organization and automation, with a focus on practical application in film projects.
The goal is to develop and validate an optimized method for creating digital scale models applied to film production, aiming for greater efficiency, standardization and reduced development time. The research was divided into stages, each carefully planned and executed to ensure precision and quality of results.
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GenreCultural research
LanguagePortuguese
Developer / PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
SupportNatal City Hall, Aldir Blanc Law, Ministry of Culture and Federal Government
Release dateJuly 2025
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Film · Documentary
Currais em Chamas — The Documentary
More than a film; a fascinating journey behind the scenes of video game creation.
This film about video games, their creators and the profession depicts the challenges professionals face, their visions, and the inspirations behind the creation of electronic games. This cultural project was made possible by the SEBRAE RN 2023 Creative Economy Grant.
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GenreDocumentary
LanguagePortuguese
Developer / PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
SupportSebrae
Release dateDecember 2023
Link to watch coming soon on this page.
Film · Short film
Programming the Seridó
A journey through the hearts and minds of the game producers of the Seridó region.
This short film takes you through the hearts and minds of talented video game programmers and local artists, born and raised in Currais Novos, in Brazil's Northeast. It begins by showcasing their passion for technology and video games, which fuels their creativity — through authentic scenes on the streets of Currais Novos, we discover how they find inspiration to create their own games.
Produced in partnership with Jarivan Batista.
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GenreShort film
LanguagePortuguese
DeveloperPGCS Tecnologia, in partnership with Jarivan Batista
PublisherPGCS Tecnologia
SupportCurrais Novos City Hall, Paulo Gustavo Law, Ministry of Culture and Federal Government
