2015 Game Challenge Archive
The MassDiGI Game Challenge is a one-of-a-kind pitch competition and event that helps aspiring game developers launch new games. The 2015 Game Challenge will be held on February 6 & 7 at the Microsoft NERD Center in Cambridge, Mass. featuring industry mentors, panel discussions, keynote talks and great prizes – you won’t want to miss this!
2015 Registration is closed*
COMPETITORS: Team Captains may register their teams here. Once Team Captains have registered, Team Members must register here.
NON-COMPETING ATTENDEES: Register for general admission here.
WORCESTER-CAMBRIDGE ROUND TRIP BUS: Register for a seat here.
Registration for both competing teams and general admission is on a first come, first serve basis, so we encourage all interested parties to sign up as early as possible. There is a cap to the number of teams that can enter and the number of general attendees. Competing teams are required to provide team details (team name, captain contact info, member list, etc.) and a game description during the registration process. Registration closes on January 23, 2015 at 5:00pm ET.
- Please take the time to visit our 2015 sponsors and supporters (in formation). Thank you to Microsoft, ESA Foundation, Rockstar New England, Disruptor Beam, GreenbergTraurig, Proletariat, Vivox, HappyGiant/Pileated Pictures, MassTech, BlueSnap, HackerRank, Vicarious Visions, MBBP, Valve, Thumbspire, Nvidia, Verizon FiOS, Ellucian, Becker College and PAX East!
*Once capacity has been reached or registration has closed, latecomers may be added to the wait list or considered on a case by case basis. Contact us at info(at)massdigi.org for details.
The Game Challenge will feature…
Competitive Game Challenge w/ Great Prizes:
Enter your game concept or prototype in one of three levels (Indie, College and High School) and in one of two categories (Best Entertainment Game or Best Serious Game). Grand Prize and Category Winners will receive great prize packages – from cash and/or gift cards, experiential prizes, industry mentorship, game promotion/PR opportunities and much more. In addition, all college teams are eligible to be considered for the 2014 MassDiGI Summer Innovation Program. Check out our list of prizes here, as well as the competition rules here.
Mentorship Program:
One of the highlights of our event has been the opportunity for teams to meet one-on-one with industry mentors to provide valuable insight on each team’s entry. This year, participating teams will have a chance to sign-up for mentor meetings in the expertise areas of Art, Design, Business and Technology. Check out mentor to date here. Registration information for the 2015 Mentorship Program will be sent to Team Captains once capacity is reached or registration is closed.
Educational Program:
Day 1 of the Game Challenge will feature sessions to help teams fine-tune their pitch for the judging committee. Mini-sessions will focus on the topics of art, design, business and technology. See schedule for information.
Indie Game Showcase:
What would a Game Challenge be without a few games to play! The Massachusetts Indie community is full of extremely talented individuals with great ideas on the cutting edge of game development. Teams and general attendees will have a chance to network with and, more importantly, play some of the great Indie games created in our own backyard. This year, featured companies include Part12 Studios, Muzzy Lane Software, Wellapets -Lifeguard Games, Asinine Games and Lantana Games.
Registration is closed*
COMPETITORS: Team Captains may register their teams here. Once Team Captains have registered, Team Members must register here.
NON-COMPETING ATTENDEES: Register for general admission here.
WORCESTER-CAMBRIDGE ROUND TRIP BUS: Register for a seat here.
Registration for both competing teams and general admission is on a first come, first serve basis, so we encourage all interested parties to sign up as early as possible. There is a cap to the number of teams that can enter and the number of general attendees. Competing teams are required to provide team details (team name, captain contact info, member list, etc.) and a game description during the registration process. Registration closes on January 23, 2015 at 5:00pm ET.
- Please take the time to visit our 2015 sponsors and supporters (in formation). Thank you to Microsoft, ESA Foundation, Rockstar New England, Disruptor Beam, GreenbergTraurig, Proletariat, Vivox, HappyGiant/Pileated Pictures, MassTech, BlueSnap, HackerRank, Vicarious Visions, MBBP, Valve, Thumbspire, Nvidia, Verizon FiOS, Ellucian, Becker College and PAX East!
*Once capacity has been reached or registration has closed, latecomers may be added to the wait list or considered on a case by case basis. Contact us at info(at)massdigi.org for details.
