The International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA), which is currently in its fourth year, is inviting mobile game developers to participate and compete in an international arena with top studios as well as individual developers from all over the world.
It is interesting to know that the first mobile games were launched ten years ago in 1997. And, now, ten years later, a large variety of mobile games ranging from casual games, to high-end 3D games, multiplayer and even social networking games are available in the market today.
Thus, the International Mobile Gaming Awards has a mission- to reward and recognize the best innovators and the most creative mobile game from all over the world.
In order to participate in the IMGA, mobile game developers are requested to submit their game online by clicking here.
A total of $40,000 in prizes will be awarded in the following categories:
Here is what IMGA Grand Prix winner, Oscar van Deventer of TNO in the Netherlands had to say: ““Winning the 2006 IMGA Grand Prix and the Innovation Award is now helping us to establish the partnerships that will take Triangler a step further. The price is opening a lot of doors and we are in the process of negotiating a major development and publishing agreement. So anybody with the next bright concept for a mobile game: send it in, you have everything to win and nothing to lose!”
Maarten Noyons, founder and Managing Director commented: “In 2006 we saw exciting new connected games and multiplatform games entering the competition, games that were using all the features of mobile phones including microphone, camera, motion sensors and connectivity. We reviewed location based games and 3D games with stunning high quality graphics, and simple, addictive 2D games developed with flash. This year we are expecting to see innovations and improvements in all these areas. In October we will bring you the 25 nominated games that represent the cutting edge of Mobile Entertainment worldwide.”
Those mobile game developers who wish to participate are invited to submit initial proposals before 6pm CET September 24, 2007, after which a short list of 25 will be announced by October end. Those who are shortlisted will then have until January 28, 2008, to produce a demo version of their concept for judging.
The winners of the International Mobile Gaming Awards will be announced in Barcelona on February 11, 2008.