I'd like to introduce NDS(i)Brew scene's first homebrew contest called, "iBrew Festival"

For many years, hackers/reverse-engineers have dedicated their time, knowledge, and research to open up a door to allow unsigned code/applications onto a stock firmware. This resulted a growth of programmers and developers to create homebrew applications and games to enhance the user experience.

This contest serves a purpose to bring the old and new developers into the community to create new and innovative homebrew games for the Nintendo NDS/DSi. This means anyone is allowed to participate. This contest also celebrates the ongoing growth in the homebrew community.

SUBMISSION START DATE: November 13th, 2020

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: December 15th, 2020

VOTING ENDS: December 18th, 2020

Q & A:

• What is the prize?
  • First place will receive a 1 month subscription of Discord Nitro.
• Who's voting?
  • Anyone is allowed to vote :)
• I'm new to coding and I do not know how to get started. What do I do?
  • There are a lot of devkits and wikis to reference, but the best place (in my opinion) to get started is to join one of these servers:
  • DS(i) Mode Hacking!
  • NDS(i)Brew Scene
• What's a good devkit toolchain to use?
  • The only one out there I recommend to use is Wintermute's DEVKITPRO!
• "Is the contest meant more for people that already have experience with nds homebrew, or is it for everyone (beginners included)? Will there be any restrictions/resources to help with this balance?"

  
  

  • That's a good question actually. I wanted this to be meant for everyone, which made me hold this contest for a month long, to give everyone time to learn or polish their projects. There's really no restrictions or preferred resources to use since the goal is to create some awesome new homebrew games for the Nintendo DS/DSi. I do however recommend the beginners to join the servers listed above to get some assistance.

• I want to learn everything about the Nintendo DS/DSi hardware, addresses, and code.  Where should I reference?
  • nocash was very very generous to take the time, knowledge, and resources to create a page specifically for this matter. I do recommend to read his gbatek page.
• Can it also be a library/framework instead of a full homebrew? Like a "minimalistic webkit", etc.
  • If it's a browser game to work on the DSi Browser, no. If the runs on the nds_homebrew menu, flashcard, or TWiLightMenu, then you have nothing to worry about.

• Is this like homebrew showcase or something?
  • Hmmm, I guess so. :p

RULES:

1. There's really no theme to this contest but to only focus on creating homebrew games.
2. Since there's going to be a prize for 1 winner, teams are not allowed. 
   1. You are allowed to assist anyone in terms of troubleshooting.
   2. Please give them recognition/credit.
3. Your homebrew much be able to run on the real NDS/DSi hardware. 
   1. (through Homebrew exploits, CFW, or flashcards)
4. Do not re-use old homebrew projects. The point of this contest is to create new and innovative games.
5. You're allowed to use any toolchains or devkits to create your homebrew game.
6. ROMHACKS are not allowed. I need fresh newly coded homebrew games.
7. You can be in one of these Discord servers in order to participate in this contest. YOU DO NOT NEED TO JOIN BOTH!
   1. DS(i) Mode Hacking!
   2. NDS(i)Brew Scene
8. YOU'RE LIMITED TO SUBMIT ONLY ONE HOMEBREW GAME!
   1. If you would like to swap your submission, please let me know immediately.
   2. You're limited to 1 resubmission.