GP2X Searches For The World's Best Programming Talent
$5,000 On Offer For The Best Game or Application
GP32/2X Distribution Ltd and Gamepark Holdings today
challenged up and coming designers to develop a game or
application that will run on the GP2X - the fast growing
Linux-based handheld gaming and entertainment console,
The company is offering $5,000 for the winning entrant,
$3,000 second prize, two third place prizes of $500 and for
five runners up a premium GP2X pack which includes a GP2X
console, case, TV-out adapter and PSU.
The GP2X is the successor to the GP32 console. It packs two
powerful 240MHz processors, 64MB of RAM and 64MB of NAND
memory. The GP2X also incorporates a 320x240 3.5" LCD screen.
Because the GP2X runs open source software anyone can write
applications and programmes that will work on the
device.
Programmers will be asked to email their entry in
ready-for-run compiled files by 30 September 2006 to orders@cdworld.co.uk. Available soon will be a
website setup on www.gp2x.eu. All submissions
will be judged by a panel of leading gaming experts including
Duncan Harris of Edge. Each entrant will be judged according
to its use of innovation, creativity, marketability and
usability.
GP2X developer kits are available for free with every GP2X
unit sold or for download at: http://dev.gp2x.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=118 .
Further information on the various developer environment
setups can be found at: http://wiki.gp2x.org/wiki/Setting_up_a_development_environment_(Linux)
"What's so great about the GP2X is that unlike other
consoles, if you have a great idea for a new game or
application you can simply go away, code it and publish it on
the web with minimum fuss," explained Craig Rothwell,
Director, GP32/2x Distribution Ltd.
"The GP2X is the perfect device for showcasing some of the
great programming talent we have access to in the UK. The
level of interest we've received from programmers and
developers is overwhelming."
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