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Hi everyone! I was just wondering if there was anyway to watch the SGA’s over here in the States. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Hello! I’m interested in joining a game development team or a group of MODDers.
The way I look at it..
I see MOD-Teams or spare time game development projects as a great way of learning more about game-engines and as a way to learn more about how to optimize work flow. I also see these kinds of projects as an opportunity to get a better understanding off the whole wheelhouse of game development.
What I want.
-I want to join a team of talented individuals that share a passion for creating awesome games.
-I want to join a project with a well thought out game idea and that has the right leadership which has a strong emphasis on getting the game done. (I’ve been on too many game projects lacking clear direction and determination)
-As far as game engine is concerned I do have knowledge of working with UDK but haven’t yet been fiddling with engines such as Unity or CryEngine but I’m open to learning those as well.
What I can contribute with
- Hi-poly/Lo-poly modeling of in game assets and environments
- Texturing
- Sculpting
- Knowledge of working with art and effects in UDK.
To learn more about me check out my portfolio http://www.joelwestman.se/.
If you want to get in touch with me you can mail me at joel at joelwestman.se
Cheers!

http://www.dice.se/hiring.asp
DICE is hiring people to join the BF3 team! Check it out.

I am sorry to say that I have not found the thread again. A search function here would be appreciated.
/Hampus

link? I wasn’t involved in the decision way back, but I believe the main reason is to allow a larger audience. For example; ARM is one of the main partners this year. They’re seated in UK and follow the competition way from over there. ;)

There’s always next year. :P

hmm..yeah, but would have been nice..

I am a bit confused over the fact that this whole website has English as the official language.
/Hampus
Edit: I found another topic about this that answers my question.

Ouch! Well it could be worse, you´re still in the competition.

We totally forgot about the Concept Doc Deadline..:(

Use this forum to find our next team member for your game development.
Perhaps your in the need of a sharp programmer, Maya expert or the next SamWise-like concept artist.
Or even perhaps you’re an indie developer, but do not fill the requirement of §3.1 (rules), find your student here to fill that need and participate!

As I spoke to the Jury, they said they themselves would like to give some feedback on every game, but will only do so if they find the time. In other words, it has not been promised but will be done if enough time is at hand before their memories fails to produce accurate feedback. I will remind them of this to see if it can’t become a reality. I know this is something many would appreciate and so do they.

Possible issues with the rules has been found and will be addressed in the upcoming discussion regarding the rules of SGA11. We will see to it that the rules are formed to reflect the purpose of the award(s).

I believe so too. The problem that I see is that 60 games to motivate might be too much for a small jury that only has a weekend to try them out. I think this might be a very valuable addition if it was executed good somehow. I will bring this up on a meeting.

If i understand correct, you’re referring to: “§1.2 Entries and participants may not be associated with, or sponsored by, a company in the games or entertainment industry. An entry that violates this rule will be disqualified.
Clarification: It is allowed to start a company (non-professionally) associated with the entry. The purpose of the rule is to keep the competition student-oriented and prohibit professional game developers from established companies from competing.
§1.3 The entry must not have been published by a publisher.
Clarification: Releasing a game independently is ok.”
Mainly it is said that you cannot be associated with the game industry while developing your game for this competition.
You mention that a ’”published game would indicated that it had more development time”* but 50% of that team still needs to have active students. Even if they start selling their game (which is ok) they need to prove that they’re students.
I’m the new project manager for SGA 2011 and I will review the rules for next year. Thanks for your input. I will make the rules more clearer so there won’t be any confusions.

Just to add to my post. The team that i am referring to did nothing sneaky or deceptive. They had included “now available to buy” in their game trailer.

I just wanted to say that i had a great time in the SGA competition!
I am a foreigner in a team of 3 Swedish students. I absolutely feel privileged to be welcomed into the event and also proud to be the team leader of our hard working group.
With that in mind I feel obligated to ask someone about a small detail. It seems that our entry was beaten by a game that was published and for sale before the entry was submitted.
Our team would never want anyone to be disqualified or to win by default, however, we would like to suggest that the awards in 2011 enforce the rules they made in their rulebook.
I say this, as a published game suggests that a team may have had significantly more development time than a student project???
Please let me know if i have misunderstood this. I have heard that this has happened in the past in the SGA… and if a published game is acceptable then i think that the rules should be changed to reflect this in the future!
Peace and Love!
Congratulations again to all of the amazing projects that were in this competition.

sounds great. would love to hear also.

Hello there!
I’m here to simply announce the winners of the 2010 years edition of Swedish Game Awards. If you have anything to say about the final or the finalists, you may do so here.
GAME OF THE YEAR
Dwarfs!
Best Execution
Br00t4l Qwest
Best Innovation
Block Tower Wars
Best Serious Game
Testament
Best Web Game
Continuity
Best Mobile Game
Phoenix Spirit
Gamers’ Choice
Eggnappers
...and let’s not forget the SGAX Shoutout Questionable Heroes. :]
Thank you all who participated this year. It’s been awesome!

Hi!
We have stopped our current project due to time constraints within other members of our group.
So now I am eager to join a new group, preferrably in Trondheim, but I can work anywhere.
I will be most valuable as a production manager or project leader, securing deadlines and doing administrative stuff. However I work part-time as a video producer, and can also make music, write or be a tester (in declining order).
I am looking forward to hear from you :) together we will kick NGA2010 ass ;)