Onset of Game Development Contest by European Parliament Office in Romania
Want a shot at refining your game dev skills while making a difference in promoting democratic values? The European Parliament Office in Romania, in alliance with the Romanian Game Developers Association, brings you the "Gamers in action for democracy" game development competition!
This competition is like a goldmine for young developers aged 18-30, offering a fantastic learning opportunity to hone their digital and creative skills. Why you ask? Well, video games are more than just fun; they're a potent tool to make complex democratic concepts accessible and enticing to younger generations.
Intrigued? If you're European, passionate about building game scenarios, and yearn to be part of change, this is your chance! The EP stated in their press release,
To get started, fill out the registration form by May 4. The competition includes informative sessions on EU functioning, the European Parliament's role, the impact of disinformation on European democracy, and measures to combat it.
The winner will be hand-picked by an expert jury, and the winning team will embark on a study visit to Brussels, complete with a tour of the European Parliament headquarters. Your team (up to 5 members) will be immersed in the European institutional machinery, gaining firsthand experience and making valuable connections.
So, put on your thinking caps and dive into the world of game development, all while advocating for democracy! The winner will be announced on May 26. Because, let's be real, who doesn't want to be a part of something epic and rewarding?
For more details, check out our website.
(Photo source: bucharest.europarl.europa.eu)
*(1) Promote democratic values by using video games as a tool to make information more accessible and appealing to young people.(2) Competition open for individuals aged between 18 and 30 who are passionate about game development.(3) Competition offers the winning team a study visit to Brussels, including a visit to the European Parliament headquarters.(4) The competition seeks to provide young developers with a practical learning opportunity to enhance their digital and creative skills in game development.(5) Thewinning game project will be evaluated by an expert jury, offering professional feedback and recognition in the field)
- This competition in Romania, titled "Gamers in action for democracy", is specifically aimed at young gamers aged between 18 and 30, inviting them to refine their game development skills while promoting democratic values.
- The European Parliament Office in Romania, along with the Romanian Game Developers Association, has initiated this competition to provide a golden opportunity for young developers to hone their digital and creative skills in game development.
- The winning team of this competition, chosen by an expert jury, will be rewarded with a study visit to Brussels, which includes a tour of the European Parliament headquarters, offering a firsthand experience of the European institutional machinery and valuable connections.
- The "Gamers in action for democracy" competition not only offers a chance to develop game scenarios but also provides a practical learning opportunity for young developers, enhancing their skills in game development, education-and-self-development, and technology.
- The competition includes various sessions on EU functioning, the role of the European Parliament, the impact of disinformation on European democracy, and measures to combat it, making it an initiative to educate and engage young gamers in promoting democratic values.
