Approximately $50,000 in Prizes for Best Java(TM) Technology Games
SAN JOSE, Calif., Game Developers Conference (Booth #1028), March 23
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), the creator
and leading advocate of Java(TM) technology, today announced the launch of its
Java Technology Game Development contest. Game developers will be able to
showcase their talent by building a game application using Java technologies
including the open source Java technology game APIs. Prizes will be awarded at
the JavaOne(TM) 2004 Conference and Exposition. Prizes to be awarded include a
license and deployment license from IGN/GameSpy with an approximate retail
value of $40,000, Athlon 64 PCs from AMD with an approximate retail value of
$7,500, and two Zodiacs from Tapwave with an approximate retail value of $800.
"Java technology is the juice for game developers to take their exploits
to the next level -- blazing graphics and phenomenal effects mean more
challenging and exciting games. It means faster time to market, cross-platform
portability, fewer bugs to contend with, and the promise to leap into
networked games built for Java-technology enabled devices of all sizes," said
Chris Melissinos, chief gaming officer for Sun Microsystems. "We are
delivering standard Java technology game APIs that meet the high-performance
and cross-platform requirements of today's cutting edge games concurrently on
three platforms -- Windows, Linux and OS X -- to reach even more consumers."
The 2004 Java Technology Game Development Contest is open to independent
video game developers utilizing Java technologies. Winning games will be
chosen based on the quality of production, game play and "fun factor" and
announced during a keynote at the JavaOne(SM) 2004 Conference and Exposition
being held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California on June 28
through July 3, 2004. Winners need not be present to win.
The Winners and Honorable Mentions will be highlighted on a dedicated
Webpage on java.net to promote the winners' games for three months after the
contest. Judging will be done by an independent panel including leaders in the
game industry such as AMD, IGN/GameSpy and Tapwave. The contest end date is
June 7th, 2004. All games will be submitted under the rules set up at
java.net. More information on entering and the official rules are available
at: community.java.net/games.
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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NOTE: The 2004 Java Technology Game Development Contest is open to US
residents, 18 years and over who are independent video game developers (as
defined in the rules). Announced value of prizes is $50,000. Void where
prohibited. Game begins 3/22/04 and ends June 7, 2004. Winners are required
to attend the JavaOne conference and assign all rights in the game design to
Sun. Sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc. See Official Rules at:
community.java.net/games.
Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, JavaOne and "The Network Is
The Computer" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems,
Inc. in the United States and other countries.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tracy Matsumoto
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
408-850-9582
tracy.matsumoto@sun.com
Joshua Milne
Citigate Cunningham for
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
617-374-4243
jmilne@citigatecunningham.com
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CONTACT:
Tracy Matsumoto of Sun Microsystems, Inc.,
+1-408-850-9582, or tracy.matsumoto@sun.com; or Joshua Milne of
Citigate Cunningham, +1-617-374-4243, or
jmilne@citigatecunningham.com, for Sun Microsystems, Inc.
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