One for student video game designers of the future, though you will have to give up watching The Wright Stuff in the mornings.
Dare to be Digital is back and is looking for teams of talented student programmers and artists to apply for this year’s competition.
This year they are looking for teams with games ideas targeted for any platforms including social networking sites and mobile phones, to apply for the contest.
The competition, organised and promoted by the University of Abertay Dundee, will see dozens of arts and science graduates and undergraduates from all over the world competing to see who can make the best game. Teams will be selected, supported and judged by some of the top games studios from across the UK, and the winners become eligible for a BAFTA award.
The teams spend 10 weeks over the summer turning their ideas into fully functioning prototypes. They receive regular industry visits as well as a weekly wage, accommodation and equipment. At the end of the 10 weeks the teams face the ultimate challenge – showcasing their games to an audience of thousands at Dare ProtoPlay, part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.
All three winning teams will be attending the BAFTA Video Games Award in March in London where one team will take home the ultimate prize of the BAFTA Ones to Watch Award.
If you want to be take part, you will need get a team of five students and/or graduates together and apply online at www.daretobedigital.com. Deadline for entries is 28th March 2009.
