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Compete in the 2008 Dream. Build. Play. Challenge

Started by JWalsh Jun 14, 2008 at 7:37 PM 12 replies 4k views

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Jun 14, 2008 at 7:37 PM

Hail All, While I'm sure this has been posted to the GDNet newsroom by now, I really felt like it deserved some special attention here. So for those that are not aware, Microsoft is once again hosting the Dream. Build. Play. game development challenge. I frequently see group postings on here which are offering no pay or "pay upon funding." Well guess what, with the Dream. Build. Play. challenge your programming team has an opportunity to win $40,000 in prize money and a possible publishing contract for your Xbox 360 game on Xbox LIVE! So what are you waiting for? All you need to do is put together a game dev team from 1-7 people who are 16 years or older and reside within the allowed countries and territories. Beyond that, just download and install XNA Game Studio 2.0, build your amazing Xbox 360 game, and then submit it for review between September 1st and September 23rd. See the Dream. Build. Play. website for more information. I look forward to seeing more applications here in Help Wanted from teams building a game for this contest. Cheers! [Edited by - JWalsh on June 20, 2008 6:29:02 PM]

jbadams

Jun 23, 2008 at 5:40 AM

Heartily agreed, this is an excellent opportunity I'd love to see some of our members taking part in.

Wan

Jun 23, 2008 at 5:54 AM

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Original post by JWalsh
reside within the allowed countries and territories

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http://www.dreambuildplay.com/main/rules.aspx
Residents of the Province of Quebec, Canada, and the following countries are ineligible to participate: Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Sudan; and Syria.

I can sort of see what's up with those last countries (you know, with the axis of evil and all). But what's so special about Quebec? They're not harboring any terrorists, are they? Or are its residents not allowed to participate in contests involving prize money?

acidwillburnyou

Jun 23, 2008 at 1:21 PM

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Original post by WanMaster
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Original post by JWalsh
reside within the allowed countries and territories

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http://www.dreambuildplay.com/main/rules.aspx
Residents of the Province of Quebec, Canada, and the following countries are ineligible to participate: Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Sudan; and Syria.

I can sort of see what's up with those last countries (you know, with the axis of evil and all). But what's so special about Quebec? They're not harboring any terrorists, are they? Or are its residents not allowed to participate in contests involving prize money?

Actually, I'm not 100% sure myself, but whenever we have contests on cereal boxes and stuff in Canada, Quebec is always excluded. I think it has something to do with their laws on prize money. I'd love to get this clarified.

dragov

Jun 23, 2008 at 1:32 PM

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Original post by Karan Bhangui
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Original post by WanMaster
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Original post by JWalsh
reside within the allowed countries and territories

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http://www.dreambuildplay.com/main/rules.aspx
Residents of the Province of Quebec, Canada, and the following countries are ineligible to participate: Cuba; Iran; North Korea; Sudan; and Syria.

I can sort of see what's up with those last countries (you know, with the axis of evil and all). But what's so special about Quebec? They're not harboring any terrorists, are they? Or are its residents not allowed to participate in contests involving prize money?

Actually, I'm not 100% sure myself, but whenever we have contests on cereal boxes and stuff in Canada, Quebec is always excluded. I think it has something to do with their laws on prize money. I'd love to get this clarified.

It's because all contest and loteries must be help by Loto-Québec, wich is the national lotery system.

I'm from Quebec, and it s*ck. We can't enter any contest.

Daaark

Jun 23, 2008 at 1:34 PM

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Canada has unique laws for the Province of Quebec, and those laws preclude residents of Quebec from entering contests of this nature without the sponsor paying fees and undergoing a waiting period. We are not able to accommodate those requirements and therefore are forced to exclude Quebec residents, with regret.

Wan

Jun 25, 2008 at 6:36 AM

I see, that's gotta suck :/

NickGravelyn

Jun 25, 2008 at 12:08 PM

So now the question is how many GameDev members are entering? I know I will be entering a game into the contest. Anyone else giving it a shot?

Xyphyx

Jun 25, 2008 at 12:11 PM

I've got something in the works...

-Xy

nsmadsen

Jun 25, 2008 at 1:25 PM

I might be willing to offer up some of my audio talents and services to a team that has a great project in the works for the contest. If you need some good audio work- look me up! My time is very limited so I can only select one (maybe two) project(s) and will only sign on with a highly professional and dedicated team.

Thanks,

Nathan

remigius

Jun 26, 2008 at 4:42 AM

We had something in the works last year, but either I botched our submission or it wasn't as fun to play as we'd have hoped. We did spend entirely too much time tweaking the graphics and level editor [wink]

As for this year, who knows... [smile]

Phenoca

Jul 2, 2008 at 8:48 PM

I don't have experience making 3D games, and I am already committed.
However, if anyone wants a game-tester, I am available :)

Phenoca

Jul 2, 2008 at 8:48 PM

I don't have experience making 3D games, and I am already committed.
However, if anyone wants a game-tester, I am available on PC :)

bam104

Jul 6, 2008 at 10:02 PM

I'm an artist currently doing the prep work (GDD/Test level) for an entry before looking for a fairly experienced programmer to team up with. If any programmers with XNA demo's are interested in hearing more just drop me a PM.

It's a simple but unique idea.

Edit: GDD Ver 1.0 Done.

[Edited by - bam104 on July 8, 2008 4:02:49 PM]

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