Submit games by October 13th.
20 selected developers make live presentations to key market players on November 16th at Game
Connection Europe 2010.
LYON, FRANCE –SEPTEMBER 23, 2010 Organizers of the 10th edition of Game Connection Europe --
November 15th-18th business focused trade show in Lyon, France -- today announced it has opened the new
“Game Connection Selected Projects” free contest for game developers worldwide. Developers of the top 20
selected games will present them on opening day to a group of publishers and distributors interested in signing the
projects that are changing the industry as we know it.
Keeping Indie games spirit alive
Every year, more that 250 projects are presented at Game Connection Europe. The event is more than the leading
business matchmaking machine! Game Connection will identify creative and innovative ideas and push wellexecuted
game projects coming from Indie game developers.
Former Level up program -- aiming at helping young and talented companies -- has revealed great games and
studios such as LIMBO from Playdead or BulkyPix, a major European iPhone publisher and has now been
upgraded to a higher level. “Over the past 10 years, Game Connection Europe has grown into a widely respected
and popular event attended by game developers from around the world. Our show has historically revealed great
games as many best sellers and creative projects were pitched here for the first time” said Pierre Carde, Managing
Director of Game Connection Europe.
Unveiling tomorrow’s games
For this new edition, Game Connection will retain 20 of the best indie projects under production to sign within a
year.
The competition is open to console, mobile, and online games ranging from pre-production to ready-to-market,
without restrictions on genre, platform, or distribution method.
Non-registered attendees at Game Connection’s Europe 2010 are also invited to apply.
The submission deadline is October 13th.
“Our ’20 Selected Projects’ contest is a great way for developers to bring their unfinished titles in front of major
decision makers and maybe get a publishing or distribution contract. I know this industry has been scary about
showing the unsigned but this paranoia must come to an end and we wish to participate to that!” explains Pierre
Carde.
Projects will be reviewed by a panel of experts with focus on innovation, creativity, concept, design, gameplay, and
financial viability.
The 20 contest nominees will be notified in advance of the event with ample time to make travel arrangements to
Lyon.
Publishers, distributors, and buyers are invited to Lyon to evaluate the 20 “Selected Projects” contest winners “live”
on stage on November 16th.
Register here http://www.game-connection.com/selectedprojects.