There are a loads of indie games contests out there, catering for budding developers who need a bit of cash to support a coding habit/help them realise their interactive dreams. Here are a couple that have caught our eye over the past week:
Spore API contest
Who's contest is it, anyway? EA, Maxis and Will Wright
What do I need to do? "We're interested in seeing what kind of application or widget you can develop, utilizing our massive database of creations, Sporecasts, and player information."
What can I win? an NVIDIA graphics card, a copy of the game or a copy of Galactic Adventures
Who Qualifies? "To be eligible to win, your app needs to display the text, "Download your own copy of the Spore Creature Creator now!" along with a link to http://www.Spore.com."
When's the deadline? 6 April 2009
2BeeGames
Who's contest is it, anyway? Zoo Games
What do I need to do? make a game and submit it as a Flash or downloadable demo
What can I win? $10,000 and a publishing deal for a major console, $5000 for the community favourite and $2500 for a runner up
Who Qualifies? All indie game developers over 18 years old (see the rules)
When's the deadline? 15 April 2009
IndieCade 2009
Who's contest is it anyway? IndieCade
What do I need to do? IndieCade invites independent game artists and designers from around the world to submit interactive media of all types – from art to commercial, ARG to abstract, mind-bending to mobile, serious to shooter – for consideration. Work-in-progress is encouraged.
What can I win? Tickets to their festivals and exhibitions, including E3 and Siggraph
Who Qualifies? "To be eligible for IndieCade, your game must not have funding from a major publisher. You can have other deals with these publishers; your game just can't. There is no age requirement for submission."
When's the deadline? 30 April 2009
