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Rogue Contest Results

There may not have been as many entries this time around as there were for the minimal contest, but we sure did get some gems out of this one! From space exploration to experimental game design, participating developers showed us just how many directions the word "rogue" can take. We know it wasn't easy for everyone in view of the fact that there have been quite a few other contests running at the same time, so we commend everyone that spent precious time to contribute; thank you!

Okay okay, so who won? Let's see!

New Game Jolt Contest!
Theme? Rogue!

Well, the achievements closed beta has been running along rather smoothly so far thanks to all those that have volunteered to help us out, but while we of the Game Jolt team have been enjoying watching the progress of the achievements system, the fact still remains that it is a closed beta, something that is not currently open for everyone to enjoy. So then, I'd say it's about time we have another contest for all of our valued developers, wouldn't you?

Achievements? Anyone?

The long awaited Game Jolt achievements system is nearing completion. But before it's ready for the masses, we'd like to ask for some helping hands to get us closer to crossing that finishing line.

The goal is to create the best stinkin' achievements system out there that works with as many platforms as possible while still being extremely easy to use. To get to our goal we need your help.This marks the start of the achievements closed beta program.

Read the full article to see how to get in on the action.

Minimal Contest Results

Wow... Just wow... I'd say the Minimal Contest was successful, wouldn't you? Folks, we had a total of 50 entries this time (if you count Jimmy's late entry); that's a new record for Game Jolt, and it just goes to show that everyone else enjoyed this theme as much as we did! The amount of creativity shown within just one week was amazing; though the theme was minimal, the contest certainly wasn't!

With that, let's see some results!

Minimal Contest

No, it's not RGB (thank goodness), it's not 3, and it's certainly not the cold war! The theme for our third contest is... Minimal!

I'm sure most of you know that every pixel on a monitor's screen is made up of three shapes coloured in this order: red, green, and blue. If you were to take our teaser contest poster and shrink it down as much as you could, it would probably look similar to a pixel as displayed by a monitor, and what could be more minimal than a single pixel? So now that you know, let the contest begin!

You have till the end of this week, so start whipping out those minimal entries!

Make sure you read over all the rules here so that you can be sure that your entry qualifies.

New Contest for November

Hey all, guess what? We know you've been waiting for us to fire up another contest, so you should be happy to know that our next competition will begin on November 1st! Wait though, we think it's only fair to let you know ahead of time that this particular contest will only last for one week, so stay on your toes and make sure you're ready for when it starts!

Three winners will be chosen. All three will be featured on the front page of the site. The first place winner will win a free single game of their choosing from Steam (no packs)! All contestants will also receive a Bloody Good Time -- courtesy of Game Jolt.

More information (such as rules and what not) can be found in this forum post: http://gamejolt.com/community/forums/topics/3rd-game-jolt-competition/187/

We'll see you on the 1st!

Axiom Contest Results

Well, the axiom competition has come and gone, and let me tell you, beauty is definitely in the eye of this beholder!

Coming up with ideas for some of the tricky axioms we chose definitely couldn't have been easy, but there wound up being some really creative entries, and we know that's only because all of you put so much effort into your creations. Actions really do speak louder than words, and you all showed that by actually putting your ideas to good use instead of just letting them sit around for the dust bunnies to laugh at. So, with that, I present to you... Wait... What? Excuse me for a minute everyone.

Sorry for the interruption folks, I just got word of some rather big news that I think you're going to like. Read the full article to view the big news and results.

Axiom Contest Finished

The Axiom contest has come to an end!

Judging of the game submissions will take place over the coming week.

Make sure you check out all the great entries here!

Axiom Contest Started

Sorry for being a lazy bum.

The contest has started!

The theme is Axioms.

You have till the end of the month.

You better start crackin'.

More jib jab (contest rules and such) can be found here.

August Contest

Our last contest was a hit with so many good games developed, so we've decided to run another one! The contest will be starting the 1st of August and will run for the whole month.

Three winners will be picked. All three will be featured on the front page of the site. We'll also throw you into the closed beta of the ad revenue sharing system if you're not already in. The first place winner will win a free single game of their choosing from Steam (no packs)! All contestants will also receive a Freakin' Good Time -- courtesy of Game Jolt.

More information (such as rules and what not) can be found in the forum post.

This is just a heads-up to let everyone know. We'll see you on the 1st!