The Second Annual Independent Games Festival China is Now Open for
Submissions Through Wednesday, September 15

    
    IGF China Finalists to Compete for Up to RMB 20,000 and Awards in Five
    Categories in Follow up to Successful 2009 Event




    
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<p><span class="xn-location">SAN FRANCISCO</span>, <span class="xn-chron">July 27</span> /CNW/ -- The Independent Games Festival <span class="xn-location">China</span> (IGF <span class="xn-location">China</span>), which runs in conjunction with the Game Developers Conference(TM) <span class="xn-location">China</span> (GDC <span class="xn-location">China</span>) is accepting submissions from the pan-Pacific area now through <span class="xn-chron">Wednesday, September 15</span>.  With success from 2009, GDC <span class="xn-location">China</span> will continue to host the three main elements of IGF <span class="xn-location">China</span>, including the Independent Games Summit, which provides valuable conference sessions specializing in the challenges of independent game development, the Independent Games Festival Pavilion, an onsite exhibition of the very best in local indie games, and the Independent Games Festival Awards, which honors the tireless efforts and amazing games from the talented pool of local independent game developers.  GDC <span class="xn-location">China</span> returns to the <span class="xn-location">Shanghai</span> International Convention Center in <span class="xn-location">Shanghai</span>, <span class="xn-location">China</span> for three days, December 5-7, 2010.  For more details and information on IGF <span class="xn-location">China</span> please visit <a href="http://www.gdcchina.com/events/igf.html">www.gdcchina.com/events/igf.html</a>.</p>
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<p>The 2010 IGF Main Competition will give out awards in five categories, including Best Game, Mobile Best Game, Excellence in Audio, Excellence in Technology, and Excellence in Visual Arts.  Finalists in all categories will receive VIP and expo passes to attend GDC <span class="xn-location">China</span> and the IGF awards ceremony on <span class="xn-chron">December 5, 2010</span>. All finalists will compete for up to RMB 20,000.  The winners of the IGF <span class="xn-location">China</span> awards will be decided upon by the esteemed panel of IGF <span class="xn-person">China Jury</span> members which includes: <span class="xn-person">Kevin Li</span> (CEO, TipCat Interactive), Monte Singman (Main Coordinator, IGDA <span class="xn-location">Shanghai</span> Chapter), Xubo Yang (Director of Digital <span class="xn-person">Art Lab</span> and Assistant Professor, <span class="xn-location">Shanghai</span> Jiaotong University's School of Software), and Jury Chairman, Simon Carless (<span class="xn-person">Chairman Emeritus</span> (IGF) and Global Brand Director of Game Developer Magazine & Gamasutra.com).</p>
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<p>Returning to GDC <span class="xn-location">China</span> after its successful inaugural year, the 2010 IGF <span class="xn-location">China</span> looks to replicate the success of the 2009 event, which saw more than 200 entries for the Main Competition and the Student Competition, including entries from <span class="xn-location">China</span>, <span class="xn-location">Hong Kong</span>, <span class="xn-location">Taiwan</span>, the <span class="xn-location">Philippines</span>, <span class="xn-location">Israel</span>, <span class="xn-location">Japan</span>, <span class="xn-location">Singapore</span>, <span class="xn-location">Pakistan</span>, <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>, <span class="xn-location">South Korea</span>, <span class="xn-location">India</span> and more.  Winners from last year include titles like acclaimed Best Game winner <span class="xn-person">Captain Forever</span> (Farbs - <span class="xn-location">Australia</span>), Donovo (Magic Day Studio - <span class="xn-location">China</span>) for Excellence in Art Direction, HurricaneX2 (You Yun Tech - <span class="xn-location">China</span>) for Technical Excellence and Armor Valley (Protege Production - <span class="xn-location">Singapore</span>) for Excellence in Audio.</p>
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    Key dates for IGF China include:
    --  July 7th, 2010 - Submissions are Open
    --  September 15th, 2010, - Submission Deadline
    --  October 25th, 2010 - Finalist Announced
    --  December 5th-7th, 2010 - Game Developers Conference(TM) China 2010
    --  December 5th, 2010 - Independent Games Summit at GDC China
    --  December 5th, 2010 - IGF China Awards Ceremony (Winners Announced!)
    --  December 5th-6th, 2010 - IGF China Pavilion at GDC China


    
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<p>"We're proud to have IGF <span class="xn-location">China</span> as an integral part of the 2010 GDC <span class="xn-location">China</span> event.  IGF <span class="xn-location">China</span> 2010 further broadens the scope of games, not just in geography, but in new and exciting game play ideas as well," said IGF chairman Simon Carless.  "The world of gaming, and independent games in particular, has benefitted immeasurably from the influence of a diverse set of voices and perspectives, IGF <span class="xn-location">China</span> provides the perfect showcase for an emerging group of developers."</p>
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<p>For more information on the submission guidelines for IGF <span class="xn-location">China</span> and the 2010 GDC <span class="xn-location">China</span> conference, please visit <a href="http://www.gdcchina.com">www.gdcchina.com</a>.</p>
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              UBM TechWeb Game  Network
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For further information: Ben Veechai of UBM TechWeb Game Network, [phone], [email protected]; or Sibel Sunar of fortyseven communications, [phone], [email protected], for UBM TechWeb Game Network Web Site: http://www.gdcchina.com/