Summary

  • Game developer Thatgamecompany, known for Journey and Sky: Children of the Light, has joined with CoreBlazer, an investment brand of Hypergryph, to host a game jam for emerging indie developers.
  • The three-week event, which starts on 28 April, invites developers to create interactive, evocative games inspired by Thatgamecompany’s signature style of accessible, emotional games that appeal to all ages.
  • Submissions will be reviewed by teams from both companies, with finalist submissions reviewed by a panel including Thatgamecompany co-founder Jenova Chen and Hypergryph co-founder Light Zhong.
  • The game jam will offer visibility and awards/cash prizes, as well as an opportunity to showcase winning games at the CoreBlazer Game Fest in Shanghai in July.
  • Thatgamecompany said the aim of the jam is to “champion emotionally impactful games and a new generation of upcoming industry talent.

By Dean Takahashi

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