Chicago -
SIGGRAPH has launched GameJam!, a new international
video game 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 video game in the allotted time.
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.
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 , 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.
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. For detailed information on FJORG!, as well as the dynamically evolving SIGGRAPH 2009 program or to download a copy of the SIGGRAPH 2009 Preview Video visit www.siggraph.org/s2009.