Hytopia Game Jam Begins October 23, Winner to Receive Internship

In Brief

• Hytopia Game Jam Start: The blockchain-based UGC platform Hytopia is set to launch its next game jam on October 23, in collaboration with Itch.io, where participants are encouraged to use AI tools.
• Prizes and Internships: Top three winners will receive cash prizes with the first-place winner also landing a hands-on internship with the Hytopia team.
• Judging and Participation: After the game jam concludes on October 27, there will be a four-day rating period by participants, followed by final judging by the Hytopia team, focusing on the top ten rated games.

Hytopia, a UGC gaming platform, is gearing up for its upcoming game jam which will take place on Thursday, October 23. This event encourages the use of the Hytopia SDK for game creation and aims to offer developers a stage to showcase their skills and an opportunity to dive deeper into game development through a structured internship.

Event Details and Participation

The jam, running in partnership with Itch.io, will start concurrently with the announcement of the jam’s theme. Participants are required to submit their games on the Hytopia platform, leveraging tools including AI, to enhance the development process. The organization of this event underlines Hytopia’s commitment to fostering new talents in the gaming industry, reminiscent of successful developers like SpyderSammy and Jandel.

“Bootstrap developers ourselves, both Braydon and I know how challenging it can be to break into games,” expresses Max Holmes, founder of Hytopia. “This internship is an opportunity for the next SpyderSammy or Jandel to take their talents to the next level and perhaps get their game featured on the Hytopia platform.”

Judging and Rewards

The contest concludes on October 27, followed by a four-day period where developers will have the chance to review and rate their peers’ submissions. This peer review process is designed to foster community engagement and ensure a democratic evaluation process. Post this, the Hytopia team will evaluate the ten highest-rated games to determine the winners.

In terms of rewards, the game judged third best will earn its developer $100, the second place $200, and the first place will bring its creator $300 along with an internship position at Hytopia. This internship presents a significant career opportunity, promising a hands-on experience in game development alongside seasoned professionals.

The Hytopia Game Jam not only promises to be an engaging and competitive event but also serves as a career launchpad for aspiring game developers. With over 140,000 players and 80,000 hours of gameplay already under its belt, Hytopia is becoming an increasingly prominent figure in the user-generated content landscape. More information about the game jam, participation details, and guidelines are available on the Hytopia game jam website.