Practical information about Nordic Game Jam 2010

Click here to read all the important practical information about hand-in procedures, Best Nordic Talent nominations, and much more.

Nordic Game Jam 2010 sign up is closed

Nordic Game Jam is happy to announce that this year the sign ups have broken previous years records. The total amount of participants has already reached 260. Unfortunately, due to space issues we have decided to close the sign up.

For all the once that managed to sign up, here is a short update on the upcoming events:

1. The Nordic Game Jam will be opened by Carina Christensen, Danish Minister of Culture

2. Peter Molyneux, European Creative Director for Microsoft Games will be keynoting the Nordic Game Jam in person at the ITU in Copenhagen.

3. The Nominees for the Best New Nordic Talent will be found at the Nordic Game Jam 2010. The winner, to be picked among those nominees, will be announced at the Nordic Game Conference later in 2010.

4. Once again, the Nordic Game Jam will be the flagship of the Global Game Jam. Join 110+ other locations across the world for a weekend of fun, creative game making!

We are proud to announce Nordic Game Jam 2010

Nordic Game Jam 2009 was another success and we are ready to do it again. In 2010 the Nordic Game Jam will keep being a part of the Global Game Jam. The event is organized by the International Game Developers Association's Danish Chapter and the IT- University and has been running successfully since 2006 - each year increasing in participants. For the last two years, the Nordic Game Jam has had over 150 participants and is now the largest game jam in the world. Don't miss the opportunity to join us this year and make another amazing game.

The dates for the Nordic Game Jam 2010 will be January 29-31, 2010.

This year the Nordic Game Jam will feature multiple tracks

In addition to the Global Game Jam track, this year's The Nordic Game Jam will also feature a Machinima track, as a well as a track for the young game developers. For more information about the tracks click here. For a favorite Machinima series, see the first episode of Red vs Blue here:

Peter Molyneux as Keynote

Peter Molyneux, European Creative Director for Microsoft Games , will come in person and keynote the The Nordic Game Jam 2010.

Best New Nordic Talent Nominees

In 2010, the nominees to the Best New Nordic Talent award, will be found at the The Nordic Game Jam. The winner, chosen among these nominees, will be picked at the Nordic Game conference to be held later in 2010.