Activision Holding Independent Games Competition – $250,000 Reward

Activision may be one of the biggest game publishers out there will some of the top selling games under their belt especially if you include their partnership with Blizzard.  However they still care about the little people and the indie game scene as they are holding a competition as they will be giving a $250,000 Award to fund the two best game concepts program. The contest will be administered and Juried by IndieCade.  This will be the second Activision Independent Games Competition and submissions will be accepted from October 3, 2011 through December 31, 2011.

First place will receive $175,000 and second place will receive $75,000 to help assist them with the development of their game. The best part about in my opinion is that the ownership of all submissions will remain with the creator so, especially if you win you have the opportunity to choose where to take your game from there rather then it being published by Activision.  Full press release below.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to the development of new talent and creativity, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced a call for submissions for the second Activision Independent Games Competition — an award program designed to foster innovation.

Open to all independent developers with headquarters in the United States, the Activision Independent Games Competition, to be administered by IndieCade, offers the winning studio or individual funding for game concept, titles in development or completed works. Ownership of submission remains with the creator.  Submissions will be accepted from October 3, 2011 through December 31, 2011.

The first place winner will receive a cash award of $175,000 and the second place winner will receive $75,000 to assist them with the development of their game.

IndieCade, the preeminent organization supporting the indie community, will promote the competition and vet jury submissions to determine semi-finalists.

“This competition underscores Activision’s commitment to fostering creativity in the independent development community,” Dave Stohl, Executive Vice President of Studios, Activision, said.  “Many of us began our careers as indies, so we are very proud to offer this kind of support and encouragement to a couple of the industry’s young visionaries.”

The partnership between Activision and IndieCade for the award program acknowledges the important role IndieCade plays in fostering opportunities for young, creative and independent game talent.

“Working with IndieCade is allowing Activision to bring our message of support directly to the community,” explained Stohl.  “The programs IndieCade offers — conferences, awards and the annual IndieCade Festival, a celebration of independent studio success — touch the community core.”

For a copy of the official rules and submission instructions, as well as more information on the Activision competition, visit http://www.activision.com/IndependentGamesCompetition.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.  A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.  LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.), 18 YEARS AND OLDER.  VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.  Contest ends December 31, 2011.  For Official Rules and prize descriptions, visit http://www.activision.com/IndependentGamesCompetition.  Sponsor: Activision Publishing, Inc., 3100 Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405.

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SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.