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Sun Announces 2004 Java(TM) Technology Game Development Contest

Posted on: Tuesday, 23 March 2004, 06:00 CST

SAN JOSE, Calif., Game Developers Conference (Booth #1028), March 23

/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. , the creator and leading advocate of Java(TM) technology, today announced the launch of its Java Technology Game Development contest. Game developers will be able to showcase their talent by building a game application using Java technologies including the open source Java technology game APIs. Prizes will be awarded at the JavaOne(TM) 2004 Conference and Exposition. Prizes to be awarded include a license and deployment license from IGN/GameSpy with an approximate retail value of $40,000, Athlon 64 PCs from AMD with an approximate retail value of $7,500, and two Zodiacs from Tapwave with an approximate retail value of $800.

"Java technology is the juice for game developers to take their exploits to the next level -- blazing graphics and phenomenal effects mean more challenging and exciting games. It means faster time to market, cross-platform portability, fewer bugs to contend with, and the promise to leap into networked games built for Java-technology enabled devices of all sizes," said Chris Melissinos, chief gaming officer for Sun Microsystems. "We are delivering standard Java technology game APIs that meet the high-performance and cross-platform requirements of today's cutting edge games concurrently on three platforms -- Windows, Linux and OS X -- to reach even more consumers."

The 2004 Java Technology Game Development Contest is open to independent video game developers utilizing Java technologies. Winning games will be chosen based on the quality of production, game play and "fun factor" and announced during a keynote at the JavaOne(SM) 2004 Conference and Exposition being held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California on June 28 through July 3, 2004. Winners need not be present to win.

The Winners and Honorable Mentions will be highlighted on a dedicated Webpage on java.net to promote the winners' games for three months after the contest. Judging will be done by an independent panel including leaders in the game industry such as AMD, IGN/GameSpy and Tapwave. The contest end date is June 7th, 2004. All games will be submitted under the rules set up at java.net. More information on entering and the official rules are available at: community.java.net/games.

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision -- "The Network Is The Computer(TM)" -- has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc. to its position as a leading provider of industrial-strength hardware, software and services that make the Net work. Sun can be found in more than 100 countries and on the World Wide Web at http://sun.com/.

NOTE: The 2004 Java Technology Game Development Contest is open to US residents, 18 years and over who are independent video game developers (as defined in the rules). Announced value of prizes is $50,000. Void where prohibited. Game begins 3/22/04 and ends June 7, 2004. Winners are required to attend the JavaOne conference and assign all rights in the game design to Sun. Sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc. See Official Rules at: community.java.net/games.

Sun, Sun Microsystems, the Sun logo, Java, JavaOne and "The Network Is The Computer" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Tracy Matsumoto

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

408-850-9582

tracy.matsumoto@sun.com

Joshua Milne

Citigate Cunningham for

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

617-374-4243

jmilne@citigatecunningham.com

Sun Microsystems, Inc.

CONTACT: Tracy Matsumoto of Sun Microsystems, Inc., +1-408-850-9582, ortracy.matsumoto@sun.com; or Joshua Milne of Citigate Cunningham,+1-617-374-4243, or jmilne@citigatecunningham.com, for Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Web site: http://sun.com/

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