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Dream-Build-Play 2008 Challenge

Published July 18, 2008

The 2008 Microsoft Dream-Build-Play Challenge has begun! Developers worldwide are building groundbreaking Xbox 360® games using XNA Game Studios 2.0. Prizes totaling $75,000 and maximum exposure for games on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace are up for grabs. Registration for the Challenge begins September 1, 2008.

How to Compete

Using XNA Game Studio 2.0, design and build a game for Xbox 360 that redefines video games. An XNA Creators Club membership is required to compete in the Challenge, and you can receive a free 12-month XNA Creators Club trial membership.

Prizes

After the Challenge concludes on September 23, the judges will review the entries and select the best based on their criteria. Four winning teams will score one of the cash prizes, plus an opportunity to receive an Xbox LIVE publishing contract. The winners will be announced in October.

• First Prize: $20,000
• Second Prize: $20,000
• Third Prize: $10,000
• Fourth Prize: $5,000

What are you waiting for? Assemble a team (up to seven people), then register for the Dream-Build-Play Challenge.

About XNA Game Studio 2.0

XNA Game Studio 2.0 is a revolutionary new tool that makes it easy to develop video games for Xbox 360. Whether you're an experienced developer or a complete newbie this innovative software, along with the XNA Creators Club, helps you build the game of your dreams more easily.

For more information on the Dream-Build-Play Challenge, including rules and registration, visit their official website.