Entries to Win Tricked Out Vespa Surpass Two Dozen in One Week
NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Trust, the
leading platform developer to manage premium casual games, today announced
that Macromedia has joined Shockwave.com(TM) as a co-sponsor of the Game Trust
"Casual Game Evolution Challenge." Open to any and all game developers, the
contest seeks to identify the best single-player Shockwave game concepts for
online, tournament, and download play.
"With the addition of Macromedia, casual game developers working in
Macromedia Director from around the world have an opportunity to win
recognition from the leading technology provider, leading distribution outlet,
and leading platform in one contest," said Adeo Ressi, CEO of Game Trust. "We
have already seen two dozen exciting submissions for word games, puzzles and
other casual game genres. It is our goal at Game Trust to provide developers
with a once in a lifetime opportunity to get the recognition, revenue, and
distribution for their casual game. If you have a great idea, you can win."
The "Casual Game Evolution Challenge" is designed to help developers
successfully release their games and to help the casual game market evolve
with innovative new game concepts. Five finalists will be awarded Game Trust
licensing contracts with a revenue share and distribution to 130 million
casual game players worldwide including an exclusive premiere on
http://Shockwave.com. The Grand Prize winner will also receive a specially
modified, high-end Vespa.
The "tricked out" Vespa will be on display for all developers to see at
the Game Developers Conference (GDC) and the International Game Developers
Festival (IGF) in San Francisco (GDC Booth #141). Developers can register and
submit game concepts at http://www.gametrust.com by filling out an entry form
or at the GDC/IGF event. The finalists will be announced on March 21st, 2005,
and the Grand Prize will be awarded to one developer on March 28th, 2005.
Fame, fortune, and a great ride await the winner.
Any game concept with a storyboard and preliminary game graphics can be
submitted as well as completed games. Representatives from Game Trust,
Shockwave.com, and Macromedia will evaluate games based on their potential for
commercial success, innovative storyline, and "fun factor." The winner must
agree to complete all versions of the game in exchange for the Grand Prize.
About Game Trust
Founded in 2002, Game Trust (http://www.gametrust.com) is the economic
engine of innovation in games with the leading platform for premium game play.
The Game Frame platform is the industry standard for deploying community and
transactions within online casual games. Licensed by leading distribution
outlets worldwide, the platform reaches a combined audience in excess of
130 million players per month. Award winning games, such as "Shroomz," are
released by leading developers on the platform to reach millions of players
with new premium play models. The Company is venture backed with offices in
New York and Denmark.
Media Contacts:
For Game Trust For Shockwave.com
Andy Morris Elisa Greene
Andy Morris & Co. PR Manager, AtomShockwave.com
212-561-7465 415-503-2490
andy@amc-pr.com egreene@atomshockwave.com
SOURCE Game Trust
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Related links:
http://www.gametrust.com
http://www.Shockwave.com
CONTACT:
Andy Morris of Andy Morris & Co.,
+1-212-561-7465, andy@amc-pr.com, for Game Trust; Elisa Greene,
PR Manager, AtomShockwave.com, +1-415-503-2490,
egreene@atomshockwave.com, for Shockwave.com
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