[game_edu] Videogame Competition Announced for SIGGRAPH 2009 - Applications Open!

[Seth Sivak]

Sorry for any cross posting.

SIGGRAPH announces the launch of GameJam!, a new international videogame
competition to be held at SIGGRAPH 2009, the 36th International Conference
and Exhibition on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques.

Teams of three people will compete for 24 consecutive hours to create,
design, and implement their best effort at a comprehensive videogame in the
allotted timeframe. Each team must contain at least one Programmer, Artist,
and Sound Designer. Individuals and teams are welcome to apply. Contestants
will be provided with a pre-designated theme as well as the necessary tools
and software to complete the challenge. All work must take place on site
within the 24-hour period.

"SIGGRAPH's expanded focus into the videogame arena offers a great
opportunity for a competition like GameJam! to bring some experimental
gameplay into the mix," stated Drew Davidson, SIGGRAPH 2009 Director of
Interactive Play from Carnegie Mellon University. "We encourage videogame
developers at all levels from around the globe to submit applications. Our
goal is to make GameJam! one of the most dynamic, international videogame
competitions in the world."

Videogames will be judged by a panel of industry experts with prizes awarded
in several categories including Best Game Play, Best Sound Design, Best
Appearance, Best of Show, Crowd Favorite, and Epic Failure. GameJam! will be
produced in conjunction with The
Sandbox<http://www.siggraph.org/s2009/galleries_experiences/sandbox/index.php>,
an area at SIGGRAPH 2009 focused specifically on the gaming industry.

Those wishing to submit applications to participate in GameJam! can do so on
the SIGGRAPH 2009 web
site<http://www.siggraph.org/s2009/submissions/game_jam/index.php>.
There is a $10 application fee per applicant.

GameJam! was added to the SIGGRAPH 2009 program based upon past success with
FJORG!, the SIGGRAPH iron-animator competition, returning in 2009 for its
third consecutive year.

Complete information on
FJORG!<http://www.siggraph.org/s2009/contests_competitions/fjorg/index.php>as
well as the dynamically evolving SIGGRAPH
2009 program or to download a copy of the SIGGRAPH 2009 Preview
Video<http://www.siggraph.org/s2009/index.php>

More info:

http://www.siggraph.org/s2009/media/releases/release9.php

http://www.siggraph.org/s2009/submissions/game_jam/index.php
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