IndieCade partners with LG for the IndieCade 3D Mobile Game Jam

IndieCade Announces Mobile 3D Game Jam Presented by LG

Developers Can Sign Up to Participate

LOS ANGELES – July 28, 2011 –Independent Game Developers are invited to participate in the first IndieCade Mobile 3D Game Jam, to create games for the LG Thrill 4G, the world's first 3D smartphone. The game jam is scheduled for Saturday – Sunday, August 6 - 7, 2011, at the University of Southern California in the Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts.

The LG Thrill 4G uses glasses-free Real 3D, has front-and-rear cameras and 3D video capture.  Developers will have access to state-of-the-art development facilities, including hardware and software to develop innovative prototypes for this cutting-edge technology. LG Real 3D development kits and LG Thrill 4G phones will be on-hand for developers to test and play their prototypes.  Games can be created in Unity, Android and Java. Developers will retain ownership of IP produced during the event.

“We are excited to bring together top independent developers to create innovative, compelling, playful game prototypes that explore and experiment with the potential  of this new 3D game platform, ” Stephanie Barish, Chief Executive Officer, IndieCade, said.

A panel of distinguished judges will select titles from the game jam to then be further developed and shown in a special exhibition at IndieCade 2011. Finalists whose games are presented will receive Unity Pro Licenses, be eligible to win the LG Mobile 3D Award and awardees will also receive an LG Thrill 4G phone. The accolade will be presented at the Red Carpet Awards Ceremonies on Friday, October 7, 2011.

The IndieCade Mobile 3D Game Jam is sponsored by global consumer technology leader LG Electronics, with additional support from Unity and Alienware. The Gam Jam will be co-produced by Akira Thompson and Christopher Bell.  Executive Producer is Celia Pearce.

The event is open to all indie game developers, including students and those employed at major studios. Sign up as an individual or with a team to secure your spot and join us for a weekend of innovation, creativity, artistry, and 3-Dimensionality! Spaces are limited so apply at: http://www.meetup.com/indiecade/ For more information contact gamejam@indiecade.com . 

For more information on developing for LG Real 3D, visit: http://developer.lgmobile.com/real3d/

About IndieCade

IndieCade supports independent game development and organizes a series of international events showcasing the future of independent games. It encourages, publicizes and cultivates innovation as well as artistry in interactive media. This helps create a public perception of games as rich, diverse, artistic and culturally significant. IndieCade's events, related production and publication programs are designed to bring visibility to and facilitate the production of new works within the emerging independent game movement. Like the independent videogame developer community itself, IndieCade's focus is global. IndieCade was formed by Creative Media Collaborative, an alliance of industry producers and leaders founded in 2005. www.indiecade.com