Starting with this simple block out level...
We challenge you to make it amazing.
Game template
designed in partnership
with Tiny Game Dev
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Assets for use in the submissions for this contest are being provided by
To the top three best entries across all of the submissions 3 prizes will be awarded.
Whether you're into developing, amazing worlds, addictive game mechanics, VFX, props, vehicles, redefining the music experience, or pioneering groundbreaking AI technologies, this competition is for you.
We are giving you a template as a jumping off point with basic game mechanics, HUD controls with additional settings and player controls (game mode) that work well in our cloud. Our partners are giving you assets and to speed up your creation. We are eager to see what you can build.
In partnership with Xsolla, we provide creators access to cloud gaming technology, enabling streaming of your experiences to laptops and desktops worldwide.
Appeal matters. your work should demonstrate a keen eye and ear for aesthetics, from visual design, sound design to layout and composition.
We value fresh ideas and innovative approaches. show us your ability to think outside the box and push creative boundaries.
Ideas are important, but execution is key. deliver a polished, well-crafted creation that showcases your technical wizardry, optimization skills and attention to detail.
Contest judgement criteria
Aesthetics of the visuals and sound
Technical execution and optimization
The judging process
Will take into account factors such as visual aesthetics, storytelling, and interactivity.
Panel of expert judges from the industry
Will be announced later to evaluate the submissions and votes ultimately select the winners.
Brian Christopher Harvey
Technical Art Director
@ People Can Fly
Brian Christopher Harvey is a Creative Director with a diverse background in the film, VFX, and gaming industries. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to crafting compelling visual narratives that push the boundaries of imagination. Each frame he creates is a meticulous fusion of art and technology. Recently, he collaborated with Epic Games on the FNCS 23 show, gaining hands-on experience with Unreal's impressive Avalanche plugin. Currently, he holds the position of Technical Art Director at People Can Fly, an innovative game studio, where he combines his passion for visual storytelling with the dynamic interactivity unique to video games.
Pasquale Scionti
Principal Lightning/Lookdev Artist
@ Tornbanner Studios
3D Archviz and Principal Lighting / Lookdev Specialist, based in Toronto Ontario, lived in Milan Italy and was born in Vancouver Canada. With more than 17 years of professional experience in Architectural Visualization, in the last 4 years, he joined the Video Game Industry. He works with high attention to detail and realism, creating the best visualization possible.
David Sheldon Hicks
Founder @ Territory Studio
David co-founded Territory Studio in 2010, a specialist studio that draws on expertise in narrative-led creative design to imagine, realise and build new worlds. Leading studio locations in the UK, the US, and in mainland Europe, David’s love of storytelling, technology, and his eye for emotive details, has grown and established the studio’s reputation for beautifully crafted, design-led graphic narratives spanning all genres and media. In 2022, David co-founded Territory Group, a global collective of creative businesses that includes Territory Studio and Cantina Collective, unlocking further potential for success and capacity for growth.In addition to winning Motion Awards and D&AD’s, Territory Studio’s work for Blade Runner 2049 was nominated for an annual Beazley Designs of the Year, and work produced for Spiderman: Miles Morales was recognised at the Clio awards 2022. In recognition of his creative achievements, David was named as one of Creative Review’s Creative Leaders 50.
Kai Henry
CEO @ Fewture Studios
Kai Henry is a new hybrid breed of corporate and cultural strategist focused on innovating organizational infrastructure to fit today's climate. As one of a few C-level executives who deeply understand the sensitive interplay of brand and commerce, Kai is a visionary and cultural seer currently building a new company, Fewture Co., aimed at supporting talent, brands, and executives to authentically engage and create with new technology in the internet’s next frontier. Kai began his career managing superstars like Snoop Dogg and David Banner. Kai then developed lifestyle brands like Beats By Dre, SkeeTV, En Noir, Merry Jane, Sol Republic, and many others, serving as Chief Creative and Strategist, spearheading major ventures and projects, and establishing a solid reputation for cultivating talent and developing brands. Most recently, Kai served as the Chief Strategy Officer of FaZe Clan, overseeing strategy, creativity, and Web3 while working closely with and being an advocate for the brand’s founders, talent, and stakeholders to steer the creative hub that informed FaZe’s corporate decisions. Kai’s experience as CSO of a public company combined with his innate knowledge of internet culture has positioned him for significant moves with Fewture Co. in 2024.
Alexey Druzhkov
Lead Texture/ Environment Artist
@ Kitbash3D
Alexey Druzhkov, also known as Alexey HRDesign, is a distinguished material and environment artist and a lead texture artist at KitBash3D. His work is characterized by the use of advanced techniques and innovative methods for creating intricate materials. Alexey’s talent has contributed to the success of KB3D’s asset library impacting both gaming and movie industries.
Paul Martin Elias
CEO & Technical Art Director
@threepointzero CGI
Paul Martin Eliasz is an experienced Senior Technical Artist and consultant with a 12-year background in 3D CGI and real-time game engines with a focus on pixel streaming. Leading his studio, he specializes in crafting 3D gamified applications for web streaming, VR, virtual production, XR, and various platforms. Paul has made significant contributions to projects for prestigious clients like Netflix and Bentley while offering consulting services to companies like Outernet Global and PureWeb. Currently, he actively mentors and educates through CG Spectrum, Mastered, CAVE Academy, Symetri (Bentley and Dyson), and Epic Games EMEA, occasionally hosting educational sessions in UK universities and creating tailored content for aspiring Unreal Artists and Unreal Tech Artists in the Virtual Production and Automotive industry.
Nam Nguyen
Founder & CEO @Supervillain
Nam Nguyen, founder and CEO of Supervillain, an Oakland-based agency, boasts a distinguished career in assembling top-tier teams and elevating practices for influential brands and creative agencies worldwide. Formerly the Global Executive Creative Director of Intel and Agency Inside, Nam played a pivotal role in shaping their design and growth. With key roles in renowned agencies like AKQA, Edelman, Narrative, 360i, and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, he earned recognition on Forbes' "30 under 30 list" for marketing and advertising. Nam’s leadership style and work ethic come from a decade-long stint in the nonprofit sector, focusing on education, public health, youth and community development, and more.
Bengisu Selçuk
Level Artist @ Leartes Studios
Bengisu Selcuk is a self-taught level artist from Istanbul, currently working at Leartes Studios. She concentrates on creating game environments with immersive storytelling using Unreal Engine. She is also a senior undergraduate architecture student at Istanbul Technical University. Her journey began in architecture school but took an unexpected turn when she decided to pursue her passion for game art. She took a self-learning path to develop her level of art skills and portfolio. Always curious to explore technical art, she loves engaging with the community, learning new methods, and delving into all kinds of technical documentation.
Brian Christopher Harvey
Technical Art Director
@ People Can Fly
Brian Christopher Harvey is a Creative Director with a diverse background in the film, VFX, and gaming industries. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to crafting compelling visual narratives that push the boundaries of imagination. Each frame he creates is a meticulous fusion of art and technology. Recently, he collaborated with Epic Games on the FNCS 23 show, gaining hands-on experience with Unreal's impressive Avalanche plugin. Currently, he holds the position of Technical Art Director at People Can Fly, an innovative game studio, where he combines his passion for visual storytelling with the dynamic interactivity unique to video games.
Pasquale Scionti
Principal Lightning/Lookdev Artist
@ Tornbanner Studios
3D Archviz and Principal Lighting / Lookdev Specialist, based in Toronto Ontario, lived in Milan Italy and was born in Vancouver Canada. With more than 17 years of professional experience in Architectural Visualization, in the last 4 years, he joined the Video Game Industry. He works with high attention to detail and realism, creating the best visualization possible.
David Sheldon Hicks
Founder @ Territory Studio
David co-founded Territory Studio in 2010, a specialist studio that draws on expertise in narrative-led creative design to imagine, realise and build new worlds. Leading studio locations in the UK, the US, and in mainland Europe, David’s love of storytelling, technology, and his eye for emotive details, has grown and established the studio’s reputation for beautifully crafted, design-led graphic narratives spanning all genres and media. In 2022, David co-founded Territory Group, a global collective of creative businesses that includes Territory Studio and Cantina Collective, unlocking further potential for success and capacity for growth.In addition to winning Motion Awards and D&AD’s, Territory Studio’s work for Blade Runner 2049 was nominated for an annual Beazley Designs of the Year, and work produced for Spiderman: Miles Morales was recognised at the Clio awards 2022. In recognition of his creative achievements, David was named as one of Creative Review’s Creative Leaders 50.
Kai Henry
CEO @ Fewture Studios
Kai Henry is a new hybrid breed of corporate and cultural strategist focused on innovating organizational infrastructure to fit today's climate. As one of a few C-level executives who deeply understand the sensitive interplay of brand and commerce, Kai is a visionary and cultural seer currently building a new company, Fewture Co., aimed at supporting talent, brands, and executives to authentically engage and create with new technology in the internet’s next frontier. Kai began his career managing superstars like Snoop Dogg and David Banner. Kai then developed lifestyle brands like Beats By Dre, SkeeTV, En Noir, Merry Jane, Sol Republic, and many others, serving as Chief Creative and Strategist, spearheading major ventures and projects, and establishing a solid reputation for cultivating talent and developing brands. Most recently, Kai served as the Chief Strategy Officer of FaZe Clan, overseeing strategy, creativity, and Web3 while working closely with and being an advocate for the brand’s founders, talent, and stakeholders to steer the creative hub that informed FaZe’s corporate decisions. Kai’s experience as CSO of a public company combined with his innate knowledge of internet culture has positioned him for significant moves with Fewture Co. in 2024.
Bengisu Selçuk
Level Artist @ Leartes Studios
Bengisu Selcuk is a self-taught level artist from Istanbul, currently working at Leartes Studios. She concentrates on creating game environments with immersive storytelling using Unreal Engine. She is also a senior undergraduate architecture student at Istanbul Technical University. Her journey began in architecture school but took an unexpected turn when she decided to pursue her passion for game art. She took a self-learning path to develop her level of art skills and portfolio. Always curious to explore technical art, she loves engaging with the community, learning new methods, and delving into all kinds of technical documentation.
Nam Nguyen
Founder & CEO @Supervillain
Nam Nguyen, founder and CEO of Supervillain, an Oakland-based agency, boasts a distinguished career in assembling top-tier teams and elevating practices for influential brands and creative agencies worldwide. Formerly the Global Executive Creative Director of Intel and Agency Inside, Nam played a pivotal role in shaping their design and growth. With key roles in renowned agencies like AKQA, Edelman, Narrative, 360i, and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, he earned recognition on Forbes' "30 under 30 list" for marketing and advertising. Nam’s leadership style and work ethic come from a decade-long stint in the nonprofit sector, focusing on education, public health, youth and community development, and more.
Paul Martin Elias
CEO & Technical Art Director
@threepointzero CGI
Paul Martin Eliasz is an experienced Senior Technical Artist and consultant with a 12-year background in 3D CGI and real-time game engines with a focus on pixel streaming. Leading his studio, he specializes in crafting 3D gamified applications for web streaming, VR, virtual production, XR, and various platforms. Paul has made significant contributions to projects for prestigious clients like Netflix and Bentley while offering consulting services to companies like Outernet Global and PureWeb. Currently, he actively mentors and educates through CG Spectrum, Mastered, CAVE Academy, Symetri (Bentley and Dyson), and Epic Games EMEA, occasionally hosting educational sessions in UK universities and creating tailored content for aspiring Unreal Artists and Unreal Tech Artists in the Virtual Production and Automotive industry.
Alexey Druzhkov
Lead Texture/ Environment Artist
@ Kitbash3D
Alexey Druzhkov, also known as Alexey HRDesign, is a distinguished material and environment artist and a lead texture artist at KitBash3D. His work is characterized by the use of advanced techniques and innovative methods for creating intricate materials. Alexey’s talent has contributed to the success of KB3D’s asset library impacting both gaming and movie industries.
Nov 15
Contest
launch
Feb 20
Deadline for
submissions
Feb 28
Semi Final
announcement
Mar 10
Final
announcement
Platinum Prizes Providers
Gold Prizes Providers
Kamvas Pro 16 (2.5K)
Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2)
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