2008 InstantAction Game Developer Contest

Much of the news regarding InstantAction has been focused on gamers, but that doesn't mean we don't want to get developers in on the action.


With that in mind, we bring you the 2008 InstantAction Game Developer Contest. This is a great opportunity to win publishing contract from GarageGames and be among the first to get your game on a next generation online platform. Read on for all the juicy details.

Independent game developers, this is your chance to turn your dream game into reality by winning a publishing contract for the InstantAction.com game platform. The winning entry will join games made by other well-known industry heavyweights. Finalists will be announced at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, with the winner being announced shortly thereafter.

InstantAction is all about bringing fun, top-tier games to the already large and growing audience of online gamers. We're looking for submissions that are innovative and eye-catching, but more importantly, easy to pick up and enjoy immediately. Another main focus of InstantAction is community. As such, all submissions are required to be multiplayer games or include an extensive multiplayer component.

More details and prize categories will be announced soon. Questions? Respond in the comments sections and we'll answer as soon as we can, or send questions to ContestQuestions@garagegames.com.

Send all submissions to GameDevContest08@GarageGames.com. Read below for contest details, including terms, conditions, and prizes.

Terms & Conditions:

1) Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by February 18, 2008 to the following email address: gamedevcontest08@garagegames.com.
2) All entries must include at minimum a playable demo to be considered.
3) All entries must be multiplayer, or include an extensive multiplayer component.
4) All entries must be playable on Windows XP or Vista.
5) Contestants are free to use the technology of their choice for the creation of their game.
6) Entries may include games in progress or previously completed games.
7) Entries must be submitted in .zip or similar file types.
8) Entries must come with a short description of the game, including "How to Play" instructions.

Prizes:

Grand Prize - An InstantAction.com publishing contract.

- A license to Unity Pro with Asset Server ($1,999 USD value)

- Torque Engine Suite: Torque Game Builder, Torque Game Engine, Torque Game Engine Advance, Torque X Pro, Torsion, Torque Network Libraries, and art content packs ($1340 USD value)

Second Prize - Unity Indie license ($199 USD value)

- Torque Game Engine Advance with Torsion from Sickhead Games ($335 USD value)

Third Prize - Unity Indie license ($199 USD value)

- Torque Game Engine Advance with Torsion from Sickhead Games ($335 USD value)

Other Prizes - To be announced soon! Prizes will include hardware and software from some of the tech industry's top brands. Stay tuned to GG or the InstantAction Blog for updates on new prize categories in the coming days.

Bonus - Unity Technologies will be offering extended trials to any registered participant that wants to use Unity.

**Click here for full Official Rules**

The contest questions forum thread is located here.