Manticore Games—the developers of Core, the endless arcade and global community of game developers—has launched the Core Invitational – Summer 2021 their latest competition aimed at individuals and teams of experienced indie developers, modders, Roblox creators, and Fortnite Creative developers and featuring their most amazing prize pool ever: over $140,000 USD in value, including a brand-new Tesla Model 3.
Applications to compete in this month-long game jam can be submitted starting now and running through July 18.All experienced individuals and teams of game devs, modders and UGC specialists are encouraged to apply, even if they don’t have any experience creating content in Core. Check out the showcase from the first Core Invitational here – some truly incredible games were created, and that was just the beginning!
To add to the value of joining the Invitational, Manticore is also granting the 50 accepted entrants/teams immediate access to the platform’s Perks Program. This program allows creators on Core to earn money from their games.
Core Categories and prizes include:
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Best Overall: Tesla Model 3 (or cash equivalent of $45,000 if the winner is based outside of the continental U.S)
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Best Tycoon/Simulation Game: $10,000
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Best RPG: $10,000
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Best Genre Mash-Up: $10,000
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Best Game Remaster: $10,000
Special Awards:
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Best Trailer/Machinima: $3,000
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Most Aesthetic: $3,000
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Most Innovative: $3,000
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Best New Creator (1): $3,000
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Best New Core Creator (2): $3,000
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ALL creators accepted into the Core Invitational (excluding the Category and Special Awards winners) will receive $1000 USD for submission of a valid entry to help support their aspirations in game development.
Creators can apply for the Core Invitational – Summer 2021 starting now through July 18, by heading over to invitational.coregames.com. The full details on the event can be found here as well.
Interested, but haven’t begun your foray into game creation just yet? Manticore has also announced the Core Game Creator Bootcamps, starting this summer. Each Bootcamp consists of a three-week online program that teaches everything you need to release a successful online multiplayer game. Bootcamp students learn through hands-on workshops, daily training sessions led by professional developers, and a talented community of like-minded creators.
Related: CORE Open Alpha Preview
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