Golly, aren't Channel 4 like totally getting into gaming? They're getting all Dare (which Zoe Mode and NCSoft are supporting for the Brighton heat), they're making games and now they're in bed with the Golden Joystick Awards, the longest-running games awards in the UK.
To wit, the last announcement landed in my inbox, and not only is it newsy, but it's also something you can contribute to. First up, voting for the GJAs is open, and they need you to vote. Second, how's about winning yourself a large cash prize? From the release:
As part of the broadcaster's 'Generation Next' month this August, Channel 4 has today launched two new talent initiatives that will ask budding game developers from the worlds of mobile gaming and online flash gaming to submit their ideas and game concepts for the chance to win cash prizes, a Golden Joystick Award and some priceless industry exposure at the top level of their chosen discipline.
Budding developers will again be asked to submit their ideas for mobile games and nine individuals will be invited to a pitching workshop as part of this year's London Games Festival. After a final pitch to a judging panel, one idea will be chosen to receive not only a cash prize and an honour at the Golden Joystick Awards but also the chance to have the idea optioned for future commercial development.
There's $5,000 up for grabs, so if you or someone you know has developed a Flash or mobile game, get it in. Check out the details here.
