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Archive for the ‘Contests’ Category

April 5th, 2008

Make Something “Unreal” for $1M

Unreal Engine 3 developer Epic Games has teamed up with Intel to put some serious cash on the table for aspiring developers. The competition’s name: the ‘$1 Million Intel Make Something Unreal Contest, states pretty clearly what’s involved. All you have to do is use your mad modding skillz in one of a wide range […]

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March 21st, 2008

Gaming Bling: Swarovski Wii

Impressive yes, oddly hideous? Also yes. Nintendo had asked a company called Crystal Icing, who will essentially cover almost any object with Swarovski crystals, to create a couple of blingin’ Wii to give away to the winners of the Super Smash Bros. Brawl Competition. The result?

A brawl to end them all. They created a […]

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March 17th, 2008

World Record Highest Score In Guitar Hero III

I suck at Guitar Hero almost as much as I suck at playing a real guitar. I’m okay with that, and I’ve come to grips with the fact that I don’t have an ounce of musical talent in my body. That’s why I leave the playing to pros like 16-year old Chris Chike […]

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February 18th, 2008

WoW PvP Pro? Cash To Be Won!

Think you’re the hottest thing to grace the PvP arenas since, well, evah? Maybe it’s time you put your money where your mouth is and join up for Blizzard’s first foray into the eSports realm: the 2008 World of Warcraft Arena Tournaments.
Beginning in April there will be two rounds of online qualifiers for each zone […]

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February 16th, 2008

Sit In Halo Director Chair, Win Trip To Hollywood

Make your directorial debut with Master Chief and win a trip to Hollywood thanks to a Microsoft contest encouraging European 360 owners to get creative with one of the most iconic figures in the business.
Avid fans and travel lovers alike have until March 21st, 2008 to come up with their own take on “unseen adventures” […]

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January 26th, 2008

Upgrade Your Game Design Careers Aspirations

Think you have what it takes to be a casual game designer? Well step up to the plate and take a swing at cash prizes and instant recognition thanks to Jay is Games, Gimme5games and Mochi Media. All you have to do is create a Flash based game (v. 6+)related to the theme “Upgrade”. That’s […]

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January 19th, 2008

Spice Invaders Could Land You In Spain

What’s cooler than a combination of retro games and world travel? Not much, which is why an online contest promoting Big Tom Spiced Tomato Juice has got me firing away despite its obviously marketing laced intentions.
In a take off Space Invaders, the makers of Big Tom have created Spice Invaders: Attack of the Insipid Liquids […]

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December 17th, 2007

Dell Cranks Out WoW Khorium Laptop

I love differing perspectives. they make the world go ’round and keep life from being dull and, well, lifeless.
Take, for example, the WoW laptop (Alliance edition) from Dell….

Price? $4,500 — STARTER. Are you kidding me? Would you pay that much for that hunk of Khorium?? I sure an heck wouldn’t. It better be the best […]

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May 23rd, 2007

Film Short Director? Nintendo Wants YOU!

Lock and load those digital camcorders, Nintendo is looking for “Brilliant Filmmakers for a ‘Short Cuts Showcase’”. Details in the full press release as follows:
Nintendo Seeks Brilliant Filmmakers for ‘Short Cuts Showcase’
Winner to Receive $10,000, Audience With Industry Execs and Gala Premiere at Rockefeller Center, June 19-22
Nintendo is searching for the next […]

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