A quick search didn't show any threads relating to this, so I thought I'd mention it: The MIT BattleCode Competition has opened registrations for an open tournament that anyone can enter, though you have to be a student of one of the participating universities to be eligible for prizes. It looks interesting and a bit of fun - anyone here going to compete?

Yep, and I go to MIT so I get course credit for it and everything. It's my first time doing it so it should be an interesting and fun month.