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ZincGameDev '07 - Got Game?
MDM ZincGameDev '07 - Show us your Game

Multidmedia have teamed up with some of the biggest names in Flash to bring a unique contest for the Flash & Zinc Community - ZincGameDev '07! We're looking for the very best Desktop Games developed in Flash and Zinc, and together with our Contest Sponsors, are offering the winner a Flash Software Goodie Bag worth over $1000 and a Sony PSP Portable Games Console!

We also have several software prizes for runner-ups, not to mention the opportunity to have your work showcased on the MDM Website and infront of our Industry Panel of Judges, including senior members from Electrotank and 2Advanced!

Want to participate in ZincGameDev '07? Read the Contest Brief below for more details on how to enter!

Launch Date: Monday 25 June 2007
Closing Date: Monday 25 August 2007 - This contest has now ended - Click Here to See the Winning Entries!

 

Contest Prizes

Everything from Flash Content Management, to Video Encoding, to Desktop Development and to SWF Encryption is here! Our Fantastic Flash Software Goodie Bag includes over $1000 worth of Flash Software & eVouchers, and that's before we've dropped a Sony PSP into the mix!

The 1st Place Grand Prize consisits of:

The 2nd Place entree will receive the following:

In addition, 4 Runner-Ups will also receive one of the following:

 

 

How to Enter

We're looking for participants to send us their Flash/Flex Games which make the most innovative and creative use of the Desktop via MDM Zinc 2.5. Games should be developed with the desktop in mind and make the most out of combining Flash/Flex (or any other SWF Authoring Software) with Zinc. You don't have to provide us with a full 20 level game, just 1 level which gives us a taste of your concept will be fine! We're looking for originality and the best integration of Flash and Zinc to enhance the gaming experience.

Entry Guidelines

  • Games must be compiled for the Desktop with MDM Zinc 2.5 and make use of {mdm}Script (Trial Versions of Zinc are available Here)
  • Games must be developed in Flash, Flex or any other SWF Authoring Software (Eg. SwishMax)
  • Games do not have to be complete, but must provide enough to get an understanding of the game concept and mechanics.
  • The theme of the Game is up to you but you must build the game specifically for the desktop.
  • If required, the MDM logo can be downloaded from our Press Kit http://www.multidmedia.com/company/press/ - MDM Fonts can be downloaded Here.
  • The winning entry will be chosen by our Panel of Judges - this is your chance to get your work infront of Industry Experts!
  • The Deadline for submission is August 25th 2007.
  • Entrants are allowed to enter more than once.
  • The Judges decission is final!

How to Enter

Email your entries to contest@multidmedia.com in a single ZIP Archive. Please be sure to provide your full contact details including Name, Address, Email and Phone Number.

All Entries are subject to the Terms, Conditions & Rules of the Contest

 

Sponsors and Contributors

Established in 2002, we have quickly gained recognition as an industry leader in 3rd Party development tools for Macromedia Flash®. With meticulous attention to detail, innovative software and superb customer support, we aim to continue providing our customers with great software. Our flagship title, Zinc™ v2.5, has quickly become the industry standard in Rapid Application Development based upon the Flash Format.
Founded in 1999, Oddcast creates and markets conversational character products. The company's VHost product family, provide robust, easy-to-learn, end-to-end solution that enables organizations to sign up, design and program interactivity into existing e-marketing and e-learning platforms, all within a single interface. All of Oddcast's products are Web-based and ASP-hosted and can be delivered to any device even in low-bandwidth environments - PC's, CD-ROMs and mobile devices.
Electric Rain, Inc. is a privately held Delaware C corporation since 1998 with its headquarters in Boulder Colorado - USA. Through the release of its standalone application, Swift 3D, and the licensing of the company’s proprietary RAViX 3D Vector Rendering Technology, Electric Rain has quickly become the industry-leading developer and supplier of 3D-to-vector Flash solutions
Sorenson Media is the global leader in video compression technology. The company's innovative encoding applications and award-winning video delivery solutions enable users to quickly and affordably deliver quality digital video files over the Internet. Sorenson Media's video streaming technology is used on more than 600 million PCs worldwide.
Flashloaded, a division of FFF Web Media Inc., was launched on May 21st, 2003. Flashloaded is based in Toronto, Canada and includes a group of highly talented developers, web designers and programmers.The company is also proud to collaborate with talented partners around the world. At Flashloaded, we strive to produce an excellent product, putting customer satisfaction above anything else.
Wildform is an innovative developer of Flash and multimedia software. Their current flagship product, WildPresenter Pro, is a Flash presentation program that lets you create multimedia presentations, product demos, online tutorials, websites, and e-learning courses that are ready for the widest possible deployment on the Web, intranets, CD-ROMs and mobile devices. In addition to WildPresenter, Wildform created the first Flash video encoding software, Flix, the popular text animator, Wild FX, and the Video Library.
Blue Pacific Software is a privately held, Independent Software Vendor specializing in Rich Media tools. At Blue Pacific Software we believe to be working in the most exciting of the industries and pride ourselves on the quality of our work, on staying at the cutting edge of Internet multimedia technology. With a growing number of satisfied customers in over 45 countries across the world, including worldwide leaders such as 3M, Boeing, BP, Disney, Electronic Arts and Philips, Blue Pacific has became a name associated with innovative desktop and server multimedia tools.
FlippingBook page flip flash component is intended for page flipping and supports Flash MX, Flash MX 2004, Flash 8 and Flash CS3 authoring tools. You can get the component ready to work in just a few seconds right from the development environment. The component supports pages containing Library Symbols, external JPEG images and external SWF files. Also, flipping sound is supported.
Amayeta, a privately held UK Company, develop a range of Flash Encryption Tools which encrypt, obfuscate and protect your Adobe Flash® SWF files, securing ActionScript from the most popular Flash Decompiler Tools on the market! Amayeta's flagship product, SWF Encrypt™ 4.0, uses Advanced Obfuscation Techniques along side proven Encryption Technology to provide security and protection for your Adobe Flash® SWF Files.
   

ZincGameDev '07 Judges

Jobe Makar, Electrotank.com
Jobe Makar is the lead game programmer and co-owner of Electrotank, Inc., and winner of several international game awards. The creator of more than 150 Flash games, Jobe has been working with Flash since version 3. He has authored or co-authored several books on Flash, including Macromedia Flash MX 2004 Game Design Demystified. Jobe has worked on games for clients such as MTV, Comedy Central, and Mattel. Jobe currently lives with his wife and entirely too many animals in Elm City, North Carolina.
Jonathan Moore, 2Advanced.com
Jonathan Moore has worked in the design and development industry for over eight years. Starting with his own freelance studio in Dallas, Texas, he primarily served a number of local and international companies in addition to various non-profit organizations. Since that time he has worked on a wide range of projects that have spanned print campaigns, interactive marketing, environmental design, and video production. In the fall of 2004, Jonathan moved to Southern California to join forces with 2Advanced Studios. As a Senior Art Director for 2Advanced, he plays a vital role in the design process along with the final implementation of client-side technologies using Flash and web-standards based XHTML/CSS.
Fawad Akram, 2DPlay.com
Fawad Akram is the Executive Producer of 2DPlay.com, one of the most popular independent Flash games portals, attracting over 6 million visitors a month. He has designed and/or produced more than 50 Flash games, a number of which have made top spots on popular viral game charts. Fawad oversees all production of Flash games made in-house and by third parties. 2DPlay.com is owned and operated by UK based BigWig Media, of which Fawad is Founder and Director. BigWig Media is a developer, publisher and distributor of Flash games.
Mark Willison, GasStreetWorks.com
Mark Willison is head of new media at UK based top flight Gas Street Works digital communications agency. Gas Street are specialists in creating holistic and strategic communications campaigns and products, including video, advertising, websites and email campaigns, for both public and private sector clients. The company comprises broadcast producers, directors and scriptwriters, as well as web designers and so represents the full gamut of digital media. Gas Streets clients include the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, Sharon Osbourne and Nat West Bank.
   

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