1. ISN’s Gaming Contest - Of course I’m going to list this one first.

Intel’s Software Network and GarageGames are hosting a Game Demo Contest.

Brad Werth said, “The Game Demo Contest is a follow-up to a similar effort we did in 2006. We are looking for PC game demos that push the technological edge by showing good threading practice or by implementing cool mobility features that make the game easier or more fun to play on a laptop.”

You’ll hear more about this at GDC (Game Developer Convention) in two weeks, but I’ll go ahead and say the prizes in this one are amazing.

2. FuturePlay 2007 is asking for teams to submit games for their competition this year. They are asking for games in the following categories: Indie Games, Student Games and Serious Games.

Important dates: March 16, 2007 - deadline for a 1 or 2 page concept via email; August 1, 2007 - deadline for winners of round 1 to submit a fully working game; November 15-17 FuturePlay conference in Toronto, Canada where winners will exhibit their games and collect their prizes.

Full details are available on www.futureplay.org/games

If you are a developer, I hope you’ll take advantage of these opportunities to give your work the spotlight. There’s nothing like a little competition, especially to a gamer, so get cracking. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.