The Wild Pockets Bay Area Game Jam event is two days of intense creativity where teams of game developers compete to create the best games while using the new free Wild Pockets 3D game engine and platform. 24 hours after you start, you and your team will have the chance to submit your game and have it judged by a panel of industry experts.
The winning team will receive $2,500 and have their game published, distributed and promoted on Crispy Gamer's website. The second and third prize teams will also get exciting prizes and promotional opportunities. Crispy Gamer averages over 1 million unique visitors each month and provides an exciting opportunity for teams that are looking to break into the industry or make a name for themselves.
Register by March 20th to receive a free event t-shirt in your size.
The game jam will also feature industry speakers, recruiters from top companies, tips and tricks for creating and monetizing your games, a full stage rock band tournament Saturday night, lots of free food, super cool prizes for the winning teams, giveaways, networking, PR coverage and much more!! Winning games will be featured and distributed on Crispy Gamer alongside cash and other cool prizes.
When:
10am Saturday April 4 – 4pm Sunday, April 5th 2009
Where:
Microsoft Silicon Valley Campus in Mountain View, CA
Who:
Sign up as a team (2-5 people/team) or as an individual (Individuals will have an opportunity to form teams at the event).
For Updates and Reminders:
Interested but not ready to sign up today? Follow the updates and receive reminders by joining our Facebook event link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=51878762156