Uhm...

We didn't get a great response from the previous competition. If you still have an entry then let me know and I'll tell you where to upload it. Because there wasn't so much feedback, I've decided to keep the prizes for the next competition. So what is the next competition? Well, read on and find out.

New Competition

For the next four issues we will have a Game Remake competition. This means that I'll give you short description of an existing classic game, and then you'll have to create a new version of that game. For example, supposing the classic game for this issue were Tetris, you would create a new Tetris game with all the features of the original Tetris, plus a few of your own. Be as creative as possible. Improved graphics, music, gameplay - everything may be improved.

The classic game for this issue is Space Invaders! If you don't know what Space Invaders is, then go and look on the Internet. I'm sure you'll find a lot of Space Invaders clones. Your aim is to create a game which resembles Space Invaders, but with better graphics and music and new game options. Be original!

If you have any ideas for future classic game remakes then please drop us a line at pixelate@allegro.cc.

Prize!

Yes, our new competition has a prize!! This prize was donated by Tim Toner. The prize is a CD packed with lots of programming tools, delivered right to your doorstep. If you want to sponsor or donate prizes for future competitions, then please let us know at pixelate@allegro.cc.

Deadline

Rules

1. No entries will be accepted after the deadline, which is on 5 October 2001.
2. Don't email the entries to us; doing so will have you disqualified. Upload them to the FTP server (see below for more information), and send us an e-mail to notify us.
3. The whole package must not exceed 3 MB in size. This includes everything it requires to run the game, plus the source.
4. All entries will be made available a couple of days after the deadline, and the public will be asked to vote on which one they think is the best.
5. If you have any questions about this competition and its rules, then please contact us at pixelate@allegro.cc.

Once your entry is finished, you can upload it to the following FTP server:

server: ftp.allegro.cc
username: pixelup
password: pixelup

After you have uploaded your entry, please let us know at pixelate@allegro.cc, with details on your project and the filename of your package (a ZIP file).

Enjoy!
Tom