TheUnknownForce
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Surprised me on twitter just now:
http://www.pitchwinplay.com/rules.aspx - For the official rules
So, in short: pitch a platforming game idea, and you could get Renegade Kid to make it for the eShop. Sounds pretty darn awesome to me!
http://www.pitchwinplay.com/faq.aspx - FAQ (some choice ones below)
http://www.pitchwinplay.com/
Due Dates:
Early Entry Deadline is: 4/13/12
Regular Entry Deadline is: 8/1/12
Final Entry Deadline is: 9/1/12
GAMESCRIBE ANNOUNCES TEAM UP WITH DEVELOPER RENEGADE KID IN LAUNCHING AN EXCITING NEW GAME PITCH COMPETITION: PITCH.WIN.PLAY!
Pitch your game idea. Win the competition. Play your game!
GAMEscribe, LLC announces the launch of the very first pitchWinPLAY competition! Starting on March 25th, 2012, they will begin accepting video game pitches for a new side scrolling platformer to be developed by Renegade Kid through the official website www.pitchwinplay.com.
"We are very excited to be bringing this opportunity to creative gamers everywhere, to those who have ever had the dream to see their ideas come to life but just never had the means to make it happen." says John F. Kaiser III, founder of GAMEscribe, LLC.
To make this happen GAMEscribe has partnered up with award winning developer Renegade Kid, creators of the award winning Dementium series, cult racing hit ATV Wild Ride and critically acclaimed Mutant Mudds, to develop the winning entry into a video game for the Nintendo 3DS eShop.
"This is a very unique and exciting opportunity for everyone. To think that someone out there will submit the winning pitch and actually be able to play their game is quite magical." raves Jools Watsham, co-founder and creative director of Renegade Kid.
Game industry professionals will judge entries based on their Originality, Marketability, Feasibility and Communication. Entrants will be narrowed down to the top 10 Semi-Finalist which will then be sent on to guest judges to help rank the top 3 choices. Grand Prize is to have their pitch become reality! See official website for complete list of prizes.
* Conditions and restrictions apply. See www.pitchwinplay.com/rules for details.
About GAMEscribe
GAMEscribe, LLC was formed in 2011 by John F. Kaiser III with the goal of giving a means to gamers who have all these ideas for games running around in their head but no means to make them a reality. This is now achieved through the pitchWinPLAY competitions.
About Renegade Kid
Founded in 2007 by Jools Watsham and Gregg Hargrove, Renegade Kid LLC is an independent video-game development studio based in Austin, Texas. Best known for their award winning Dementium™ series and the critically-acclaimed Mutant Mudds™, Renegade Kid has embraced Nintendo's new Nintendo 3DS handheld with the development of Majesco's Face Racers: Photo Finish, UTV Ignition'sPlanet Crashers, and "Cult racing hit", ATV Wild Ride 3D.
GAMEscribe
contact@pitchwinplay.com
Renegade Kid
info@renegadekid.com
http://www.pitchwinplay.com/rules.aspx - For the official rules
So, in short: pitch a platforming game idea, and you could get Renegade Kid to make it for the eShop. Sounds pretty darn awesome to me!
http://www.pitchwinplay.com/faq.aspx - FAQ (some choice ones below)
Q: How can I trust that you will not just run off with my idea?
A: Because that would just be wrong. Not to mention, everyone on staff here at GAMEscribe, LLC and its external judges are legally bound by non-disclosure agreements from sharing your privileged information. You are a valued commodity to us and we would never do anything to jeopardize your trusts.
Q: Can I submit more than one entry?
A: Yes. Fill out a separate Entry Form for each entry. Each entry will be billed and received separately.
Q: How will my submission be judged?
A: Through each round of competition, pitches will be evaluated on a ten-point scale. Entries will be given a score of 1 to 10, 10 being the best and 1 being the lowest, for each of the following elements:
Communication – Can everyone who reads it understand your vision?
Marketability – Is this a game that could be a success?
Originality – Does it stand out from the crowd?
Feasibility – Is this something that can be accomplished using current technologies and within industry standard budgets?
Winners will be chosen from among the highest scoring pitches.
Q: Who are the judges?
A: Our judges consist of a group of industry professionals including the likes of Producers, Game Designers and Marketing Directors that have worked in the gaming industry for many years for such companies as Midway, THQ, Activision, EA, Sega and Acclaim.
Q: What can I expect from the feedback GAMEscribe, LLC provides?
A: We will list your scores in each category, provide a brief explanation of each score, and give additional notes including practical advice for improvement.
Q: When will I receive my feedback?
A: Feedback is usually returned by the announcements of the Semi Finalists. Should there be any delays you will be contacted.
http://www.pitchwinplay.com/
Due Dates:
Early Entry Deadline is: 4/13/12
Regular Entry Deadline is: 8/1/12
Final Entry Deadline is: 9/1/12