Only 3 weeks left for Art Game!

December 9th, 2009

Well, technically it’s 22 days from now.  You lot have until December 31st, 11:59 PM PST to finish it up at which point we’ll round up everyone’s games and get to playing!

At this point we have received 13  submissions:

Secret Uncovered, by Gemedet

An odd game – definitely worth trying.

Color Ride, by Mike Meyer

More a pretty graffiti-style rainbow painting toy than a game.  I want this as a full-screen screen-saver.  Make it happen, Mr. Meyer.

Troll Build, by Ryan JT

Troll Build is a sandbox construction game where the player creates and destroys various types of blocks in order to build a structure.

Jonas Ice Cream Stand, by Made of Tree

An arty tycoon-style game.

Color.art inside…, by Tayron

Paint the world using your keyboard and the microphone… maybe not one to play in a crowded cafe.

Warp Shift, by Jonbro

Still awaiting the game, but the video shows his work in progress.

Ir/rational, by Tom Jubert

In his own words the game is “philosophical puzzler based around an experimental argument formation system, attempting to broach the theme of human rationality itself.”

An Apple a day…Doctor, by J Tremblay

Play as a doctor and find all 7 endings.

Forms, by Will

The basic artistic intention here is to see how different forms of presentation can effect a games gameplay and feel. The game is self reflexive to the medium of games so hopefully any retro gamers can see the style choices.

Gravity, by Lafe

A 10 level platformer in a Mondrian art style dealing with different zones of gravity.

EARTH, by Alexis Andre

A twist on good ‘ol Space Invaders.

Memory, by Aaron

Instructions: click and drag.

Paint Your Way Home, by Maciej Czekala
Haven’t tried this one yet – does anyone know what it’s about?

As a reminder, our fabulous prize is the opportunity to have your game displayed at the FACT museum in good ‘ol Liverpool, England as part of their Space Invaders Exhibit.

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It’s a fact, the next theme is: ART GAME

November 1st, 2009

Big, big, big news this month! For the next theme we’ve decided to tackle the ever-controversial ART GAME. Although the whole games as art debate typically results in fruitless hand-wringing and much ballyhoo, but the theme itself should provide a nice backdrop to work in.

And speaking of backdrops, we’re pleased to announce that EGP will be partnering with the FACT museum in good old Liverpool England for this auspicious theme as part of their Space Invaders exhibit. Not only will the best entries be displayed on their website, but the best game will be displayed as a game station in the FACT exhibition!

Given the enormity of the theme and the event we’ve decided to extend the deadline to two months, so you’ll have until December 31st, 11:59 PST to submit your game. However, I should note that anyone seriously interested in seeing their work on display should note that the exhibit itself opens on December 17th, so it’s quite possible that an earlier entry may have a better shot – decisions, decisions.

Good luck everybody!

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About FACT

FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology) is the UK’s largest institution for commissioning, exhibiting, promoting and supporting artists’ work and innovation in the fields of film, video, and new media. FACT has commissioned and presented over 250 digital media artworks with artists including Mark Wallinger, Barbara Kruger, Tony Oursler, Pipilotti Rist, Vito Acconci and Isaac Julien, alongside a programme of creative technology research and development, and community-led collaborations work.

About the Exhibit

Running from December 17th to the end of February, the Space Invaders exhibit is focusing exclusively on video game environments and their progression from 2d to 3d to the real world – in particular the mixed up worlds of game space and real space, and the playful confusion between the two.

From minimlist Ataris to the mazes of Pac Man to the detailed cities of Grand Theft Auto, the computer game environment has strived for increasing levels of realism. But what happens when game space and real space are mixed? Going beyond the well-trodden debates about the morality or political messaging of violent videogames, the exhibition revels in the confusion of real space and game space. From re-enactments of computer games in real life, to so-called ‘augmented reality games’, to creative level modifications, the exhibition features artists Blast Theory, Bill Viola, Aram Bartholl, Anita Fontaine, Mark Essen, Julian Oliver, Ludic Society and more, alongside contemporary computer game favorites.

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