despelote ⚽ OUT NOW!
@despelote.game
despelote is a soccer game about people, set in Quito, Ecuador.
made by julian cordero, sebastián valbuena, gabe cuzzillo, ian berman, and niall tessier-lavigne
~coming may 1st 2025~
https://despelote.game/
made by julian cordero, sebastián valbuena, gabe cuzzillo, ian berman, and niall tessier-lavigne
~coming may 1st 2025~
https://despelote.game/
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despelote ⚽ OUT NOW!
@despelote.game
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⚽ despelote is OUT NOW on Steam, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Coming soon to Switch.
A bittersweet and sometimes dreamy semi-autobiographical tale of youth taking place in 2001 Quito, Ecuador.
Hecho con pasión.
A bittersweet and sometimes dreamy semi-autobiographical tale of youth taking place in 2001 Quito, Ecuador.
Hecho con pasión.
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Hey you know despelote, that medium-redefining video game that’s on every cool person’s best-of-2025 list? Did you know there’s also a dope sweater based on the game? Get it here: ⚽️ despelote.game
December 28, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Hey you know despelote, that medium-redefining video game that’s on every cool person’s best-of-2025 list? Did you know there’s also a dope sweater based on the game? Get it here: ⚽️ despelote.game
thank u ❤️⚽
December 18, 2025 at 10:16 PM
thank u ❤️⚽
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despelote out now on nintendo switch in the americas! with a 35% discount!
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despelote for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Buy despelote and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.
www.nintendo.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
despelote out now on nintendo switch in the americas! with a 35% discount!
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www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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The #NewYorkGameAwards nominees for Game of the Year are:
🔵 Blue Prince
🔵 Split Fiction
🔵 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
🔵 Despelote
🔵 Sword of the Sea
🔵 Silent Hill f
🔵 Hades II
🔵 Ghost of Yōtei
🔵 Blue Prince
🔵 Split Fiction
🔵 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
🔵 Despelote
🔵 Sword of the Sea
🔵 Silent Hill f
🔵 Hades II
🔵 Ghost of Yōtei
December 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The #NewYorkGameAwards nominees for Game of the Year are:
🔵 Blue Prince
🔵 Split Fiction
🔵 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
🔵 Despelote
🔵 Sword of the Sea
🔵 Silent Hill f
🔵 Hades II
🔵 Ghost of Yōtei
🔵 Blue Prince
🔵 Split Fiction
🔵 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
🔵 Despelote
🔵 Sword of the Sea
🔵 Silent Hill f
🔵 Hades II
🔵 Ghost of Yōtei
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Congratulations to @nicanor.bsky.social for getting nominated for a Games Journalism Award at the NY Game Awards, hosted by the New York Video Game Critic Circle! This marks the first time a No Escape contributor has been nominated; read his essay on Despelote here! noescapevg.com/despelote-re...
Despelote review: an ode to a dream
There’s relics. There’s jerseys and there’s songs. We have songs for everything. We still sing those songs.
noescapevg.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Congratulations to @nicanor.bsky.social for getting nominated for a Games Journalism Award at the NY Game Awards, hosted by the New York Video Game Critic Circle! This marks the first time a No Escape contributor has been nominated; read his essay on Despelote here! noescapevg.com/despelote-re...
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The best games of 2025 give a glimpse into a better world — where artists can invite audiences into their memoirs, where AAAs are thematically ambitious and small teams can sculpt epics.
This is also my 100th(!!) proper video on YouTube, a milestone seven years in the making
youtu.be/tJ4X6FsLn6Y
This is also my 100th(!!) proper video on YouTube, a milestone seven years in the making
youtu.be/tJ4X6FsLn6Y
December 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The best games of 2025 give a glimpse into a better world — where artists can invite audiences into their memoirs, where AAAs are thematically ambitious and small teams can sculpt epics.
This is also my 100th(!!) proper video on YouTube, a milestone seven years in the making
youtu.be/tJ4X6FsLn6Y
This is also my 100th(!!) proper video on YouTube, a milestone seven years in the making
youtu.be/tJ4X6FsLn6Y
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DESPELOTE: FIFTH TRAILER youtu.be/_MXKlgMZ3Jc?...
DESPELOTE: FIFTH TRAILER (now on nintendo switch)
YouTube video by Panic
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
DESPELOTE: FIFTH TRAILER youtu.be/_MXKlgMZ3Jc?...
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few more reviews for despelote to hit 500 and overwhelmingly positive 🙏🏽
December 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
few more reviews for despelote to hit 500 and overwhelmingly positive 🙏🏽
despelote out now on nintendo switch in the americas! with a 35% discount!
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
despelote for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site
Buy despelote and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.
www.nintendo.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
despelote out now on nintendo switch in the americas! with a 35% discount!
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️
www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
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From the Latin American Games Showcase team and all of LATAM, huge congratulations to @despelote.game on scoring two nominations at #TheGameAwards.
We’re all in the stands rooting for you tonight! ⚽💙
We’re all in the stands rooting for you tonight! ⚽💙
December 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
From the Latin American Games Showcase team and all of LATAM, huge congratulations to @despelote.game on scoring two nominations at #TheGameAwards.
We’re all in the stands rooting for you tonight! ⚽💙
We’re all in the stands rooting for you tonight! ⚽💙
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despelote 35% off right now. that's less than $10 in the US, less than $5 in latam!
i know a bunch of u wishlisted the game after @thegameawards.com nominations, now is ur time to buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/...
i know a bunch of u wishlisted the game after @thegameawards.com nominations, now is ur time to buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/...
Save 35% on despelote on Steam
A slice-of-life adventure about childhood and the magical grip soccer held over the people of Quito, Ecuador in 2001.
store.steampowered.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
despelote 35% off right now. that's less than $10 in the US, less than $5 in latam!
i know a bunch of u wishlisted the game after @thegameawards.com nominations, now is ur time to buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/...
i know a bunch of u wishlisted the game after @thegameawards.com nominations, now is ur time to buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/...
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This is the best commercial for a video game I've ever seen
Despelote's fifth trailer a) is great and b) made me sad: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MXK...
DESPELOTE: FIFTH TRAILER (now on nintendo switch)
YouTube video by Panic
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This is the best commercial for a video game I've ever seen
we’ve made many trailers for this game over the years but this one was the most fun to make. @gcuzzillo.bsky.social has captured the essence of the game in a very special, unexpected way. hope u enjoy watching it, and hope u enjoy playing despelote on switch very soon!
December 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
we’ve made many trailers for this game over the years but this one was the most fun to make. @gcuzzillo.bsky.social has captured the essence of the game in a very special, unexpected way. hope u enjoy watching it, and hope u enjoy playing despelote on switch very soon!
DESPELOTE: FIFTH TRAILER youtu.be/_MXKlgMZ3Jc?...
DESPELOTE: FIFTH TRAILER (now on nintendo switch)
YouTube video by Panic
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
DESPELOTE: FIFTH TRAILER youtu.be/_MXKlgMZ3Jc?...
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We are so happy to announce that despelote, our incredible and transportive story game by Julián Cordero and Sebastian Valbuena, has just won an Apple App Store Award for Cultural Impact!
Thank you Apple! Great work despelote! And if you haven't played it, this is your sign… despelote.game
Thank you Apple! Great work despelote! And if you haven't played it, this is your sign… despelote.game
December 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
We are so happy to announce that despelote, our incredible and transportive story game by Julián Cordero and Sebastian Valbuena, has just won an Apple App Store Award for Cultural Impact!
Thank you Apple! Great work despelote! And if you haven't played it, this is your sign… despelote.game
Thank you Apple! Great work despelote! And if you haven't played it, this is your sign… despelote.game
despelote 35% off right now. that's less than $10 in the US, less than $5 in latam!
i know a bunch of u wishlisted the game after @thegameawards.com nominations, now is ur time to buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/...
i know a bunch of u wishlisted the game after @thegameawards.com nominations, now is ur time to buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/...
Save 35% on despelote on Steam
A slice-of-life adventure about childhood and the magical grip soccer held over the people of Quito, Ecuador in 2001.
store.steampowered.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
despelote 35% off right now. that's less than $10 in the US, less than $5 in latam!
i know a bunch of u wishlisted the game after @thegameawards.com nominations, now is ur time to buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/...
i know a bunch of u wishlisted the game after @thegameawards.com nominations, now is ur time to buy it!
store.steampowered.com/app/2367820/...
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thank you press friends for nominating despelote for two awards at TGA :))))
I FORGIVE YOU FOR NOT NOMINATING IT FOR BEST SPORTS GAME A ALA SIFU FOR BEST FIGHTING GAME
I FORGIVE YOU FOR NOT NOMINATING IT FOR BEST SPORTS GAME A ALA SIFU FOR BEST FIGHTING GAME
⚽ despelote is OUT NOW on Steam, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Coming soon to Switch.
A bittersweet and sometimes dreamy semi-autobiographical tale of youth taking place in 2001 Quito, Ecuador.
Hecho con pasión.
A bittersweet and sometimes dreamy semi-autobiographical tale of youth taking place in 2001 Quito, Ecuador.
Hecho con pasión.
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
thank you press friends for nominating despelote for two awards at TGA :))))
I FORGIVE YOU FOR NOT NOMINATING IT FOR BEST SPORTS GAME A ALA SIFU FOR BEST FIGHTING GAME
I FORGIVE YOU FOR NOT NOMINATING IT FOR BEST SPORTS GAME A ALA SIFU FOR BEST FIGHTING GAME
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despelote by julian cordero + sebastian valbuena takes home Excellence in Narrative prize from DevGAMM Awards 2025! 📚
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
despelote by julian cordero + sebastian valbuena takes home Excellence in Narrative prize from DevGAMM Awards 2025! 📚
gonna talk about despelote alongside the wonderful consume me and baby steps next thursday. if ur in nyc u must come!
NYU Game Center Lecture Series Presents: Alumni Developers Panel
Next Thurs. Nov. 13th 7pm - 8:30pm
In-person & live at twitch.tv/nyugamecenter
Join us for a panel discussion with the developers behind Consume Me, despelote, and Baby Steps!
RSVP Here: alumnideveloperspanel.eventbrite.com
Next Thurs. Nov. 13th 7pm - 8:30pm
In-person & live at twitch.tv/nyugamecenter
Join us for a panel discussion with the developers behind Consume Me, despelote, and Baby Steps!
RSVP Here: alumnideveloperspanel.eventbrite.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:58 AM
gonna talk about despelote alongside the wonderful consume me and baby steps next thursday. if ur in nyc u must come!
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Score Despelote and @pantaloon.io's It Takes A War, with the Five A Side Bundle available now on Steam!
🎮 store.steampowered.com/bundle/61073/FiveASide/
🎮 store.steampowered.com/bundle/61073/FiveASide/
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Score Despelote and @pantaloon.io's It Takes A War, with the Five A Side Bundle available now on Steam!
🎮 store.steampowered.com/bundle/61073/FiveASide/
🎮 store.steampowered.com/bundle/61073/FiveASide/
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🚨 12 hours left!
Don’t miss out and get yours before it’s over! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Don’t miss out and get yours before it’s over! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
🎉 We’re excited to share our first collab with @humblebundle.com!
Discover Latin American themes & stories in a bundle of 10 incredible indie games!
For just $20 you’ll get the full collection — and support “Trees, Water & People” 🌱
🔗 Link below 👇🏻
Discover Latin American themes & stories in a bundle of 10 incredible indie games!
For just $20 you’ll get the full collection — and support “Trees, Water & People” 🌱
🔗 Link below 👇🏻
October 17, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🚨 12 hours left!
Don’t miss out and get yours before it’s over! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Don’t miss out and get yours before it’s over! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
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despelote is 30% off as part of the steam autumn sale!
people always say this is the best season to play soccer, maybe it is also the best season to play despelote? (unless ur in ecuador where we have no seasons so it is always the best time to play soccer)
buy it now!
people always say this is the best season to play soccer, maybe it is also the best season to play despelote? (unless ur in ecuador where we have no seasons so it is always the best time to play soccer)
buy it now!
Save 30% on despelote on Steam
A slice-of-life adventure about childhood and the magical grip soccer held over the people of Quito, Ecuador in 2001.
store.steampowered.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
despelote is 30% off as part of the steam autumn sale!
people always say this is the best season to play soccer, maybe it is also the best season to play despelote? (unless ur in ecuador where we have no seasons so it is always the best time to play soccer)
buy it now!
people always say this is the best season to play soccer, maybe it is also the best season to play despelote? (unless ur in ecuador where we have no seasons so it is always the best time to play soccer)
buy it now!
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despelote (Steam) w/ 9 more games is $20 on Humble Games Bundle: Stories from Latin America buff.ly/SEAMVwa #ad
also in $12 tier
also in $12 tier
October 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
despelote (Steam) w/ 9 more games is $20 on Humble Games Bundle: Stories from Latin America buff.ly/SEAMVwa #ad
also in $12 tier
also in $12 tier
despelote is 30% off as part of the steam autumn sale!
people always say this is the best season to play soccer, maybe it is also the best season to play despelote? (unless ur in ecuador where we have no seasons so it is always the best time to play soccer)
buy it now!
people always say this is the best season to play soccer, maybe it is also the best season to play despelote? (unless ur in ecuador where we have no seasons so it is always the best time to play soccer)
buy it now!
Save 30% on despelote on Steam
A slice-of-life adventure about childhood and the magical grip soccer held over the people of Quito, Ecuador in 2001.
store.steampowered.com
September 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
despelote is 30% off as part of the steam autumn sale!
people always say this is the best season to play soccer, maybe it is also the best season to play despelote? (unless ur in ecuador where we have no seasons so it is always the best time to play soccer)
buy it now!
people always say this is the best season to play soccer, maybe it is also the best season to play despelote? (unless ur in ecuador where we have no seasons so it is always the best time to play soccer)
buy it now!
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so proud to share i was commissioned to make a poster for award-winning game despelote ⚽️! i’ve never drawn smth so big!
i would recommend you to check out despelote! the game throws you into a nostalgic and surreal experience that blends reality, memory, and dreams 💗
i would recommend you to check out despelote! the game throws you into a nostalgic and surreal experience that blends reality, memory, and dreams 💗
September 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
so proud to share i was commissioned to make a poster for award-winning game despelote ⚽️! i’ve never drawn smth so big!
i would recommend you to check out despelote! the game throws you into a nostalgic and surreal experience that blends reality, memory, and dreams 💗
i would recommend you to check out despelote! the game throws you into a nostalgic and surreal experience that blends reality, memory, and dreams 💗