The challenge was to use the power of technology to help the planet. Teams were formed of college classmates and childhood friends. Students met after class and on weekends in Rio, London, Berlin, Paris, Sydney, New York, Moscow, Johannesburg, Beijing, Tokyo, Seattle, and too many cities and towns around the globe to name.
The finalists met in Paris, France on July 3 - 8 to compete before a prestigious judging panel of internationally renowned technology and environmental experts. Who will win Imagine Cup 2008? Luckily, TriXie is on the scene in Paris to bring the Imagine Cup Finals home for Xbox.com.
Imagine Cup Begins TriXie does a little sightseeing and provides an overview of the Imagine Cup challenge. View
Meet the Teams TriXie checks in with the finalists and judges as the Imagine Cup gets underway. View
Narrowing the Field Check in with the three finalists and hear from one of the competition judges, John Nordlinger. View
The Winners The Imagine Cup comes to a close with the presentation of the trophy to the winning team. View
2008 Imagine Cup Game Development Finalists
Now in its sixth year, the Imagine Cup has grown to be a truly global competition focused on finding solutions to real world issues. In 2008, Xbox and Games for Change sponsored the Imagine Cup game development track, which encouraged young game developers from around the world to apply their imagination, passion, and creativity towards developing games that can make a difference in the world—today.
Meet the three finalists and their creations by clicking on one of the photos below:
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