15 indie developers re-imagine Pong for iOS, hope to win Atari contract
Author: Natalie Wood
As far as video clip games go, it doesn’t get much easier than Pong– 2 paddles, one ball, no problems. A classic, to be confident, however definitely not the flashiest game when pitted against the average smartphone title– perhaps that’s why Atari is asking indie programmers to jazz it up. Yes, the Pong Indie Developer Challenge is in full swing, and Atari has pared down some 90-odd entries to mere 15. Not familiar with the contest? Here’s a quick refresh: Atari is looking for indie designers to re-imagine Pong for iOS as an enjoyable, original, visually intriguing and overtly valuable title. The stakes? Champions can score up to $ 100,000 and a posting agreement with Atari. Numerous of the semi-finalists’ redesigns are as easy as including multitouch motions or flexing the usually square wagering speciality into a more round court, however a few ambitious developers blended it up with 3D playing arenas, anthropomorphic paddles or augmented reality multiplayer. Look at Mashable’s collection of contestant trailers at the link below for a look at the Pong of tomorrow. As for us? We’re still quite delighted with the other day’s model.15 indie
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