Are you a developer, creator, innovator or more specifically game maker? Participate in the Microsoft Dream Build and Play 2017 Challenge and you could win more than $200,000 in prizes.
Build Dream Play challenge is an indie game development contest which is open to all developers. You can either work alone or in a group of seven team members. There are four game categories. It doesn’t matter what tech you use in the development process. What matter is publishing your games as a Universal Windows Platform (UWP) game. The challenge is powered by Windows, Azure and Xbox.
Challenge is pushing game makers to maximize their creativity and create experiences that engage gamers from across the world.
Dream Build Play categories and Prize amounts;
Cloud-powered game – Grand Prize: $100,000 USD
PC game – Grand Prize: $50,000 USD
Mixed Reality game – Grand Prize: $50,000 USD
Console game – Grand Prize: $25,000 USD
There’s also another feature prize of $5,000 USD. The Developer Diary Contest, if you document and share your game building journey.
The contest is already opened. Here are some key dates to note:
June 27: Competition opens for registration
August 2: Team formation and game submission period opens
December 31: Game submission period closes
January 2018: Finalists announced
March 2018: Winners awarded
Register for the challenge and don’t forget to read the rules and conditions of the contest. Visit contest page.
What’s more? You can search the Dream Build Play community and engage with innovators and game makers from across the globe.
If you have no development skills but what to use this opportunity to start. Get started with UWP game development Game Development Guide.
Xbox One S is the new addition to the Xbox gaming family. It’s Compact, Slimmer, Sleeker and Sharper.
The Xbox family has a new baby and it’s an improvement on the previous models. This Xbox is termed the most advanced one ever; well of course till the next one shows up right?
The Xbox One S is 40% slimmer than the original Xbox One. It includes an internal power supply, has internal storage up to 2T and an IR blaster. It sports a new design and happens to be the only gaming console currently with a 4K ultra HDR. You can also stream 4K videos and watch Blu-ray movies on the console.
Introducing the new Xbox One S.
Play the greatest games lineup, including Xbox 360 classics, on a 40% smaller console. Experience richer, more luminous colors in games and video with High Dynamic Range technology.
With four times the resolution of standard HD, Stream 4K video on Netflix and Amazon Video, and watch UHD Blu-ray™ movies in stunning 4K Ultra HD.
The Xbox one S comes with some great new features like;
IR Blaster
Configure your Xbox One S to turn on other devices, like your TV, audio/video receiver, and cable/satellite receiver. Whether you’re playing a game or watching a movie, the integrated IR blaster will get you to the action faster, allowing you to leave your remotes behind.
Xbox Wireless Controller
Experience the enhanced comfort of the new Xbox Wireless Controller, featuring a sleeker, more streamlined design. Get up to twice the wireless range. Stay on target with textured grip. And with Bluetooth® technology, play your favorite games on Windows 10 PCs, tablets, and phones.
Vertical Console Stand included with the 2TB Xbox One S.
Position your console vertically with the included stand.
Play Xbox 360 Classics
The Xbox One S plays the greatest games line up, including the Xbox 360.
The 2TB launch edition Xbox One S will be available in limited quantities for $399 USD on August 2 in the following regions: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, UK and United States. Xbox One S will also be hitting store shelves for additional markets later this year.
