For a chance to appear on the first episode, only a 90 sec video pitch is required (due April 3rd), with a playable prototype being optional. 8 devs will be selected and four will advance to the second episode, each with a $1K prize.
For a chance to appear on the finale and challenge the top 4 from the first episode, a 90 second video pitch is required BUT WE WILL ALSO REQUIRE a playable game prototype (due May 15th) . It must be made in Unity and published to Spatial.io, the first C# based UGC (User-Generated Content) gaming platform for Unity developers, offering social features, monetization, and hosting for free.
Before getting started building your prototype on Spatial, please check out the special requirements when you use the Spatial Unity SDK.
Welyn
Welyn is a YouTube sensation with nearly 3 million subscribers renowned for gripping storytelling and immersive survival gaming content that captivates millions. With a knack for transforming survival gameplay into cinematic adventures, Welyn's channel is a treasure trove of high-stakes narratives and heartwarming camaraderie. Beyond the gaming realm, Welyn delights his audience with his sharp rapping skills.
Ice-T
Rapper, actor, gamer and cultural icon. Ice-T is a multi-Grammy winner who is also the longest running actor on a prime time drama. Ice is currently filming his 25th season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and recording a new Body Count LP.
Career Highlights:
- Platinum Recording Artist
- 2-time Grammy Winner
- Longest running male actor in a TV series
- 2.5B hours watched on NBC/Universal platforms
Cliff Bleszinski
Cliff Bleszinski made video games for 25 years, including games such as the Jazz Jackrabbit series, the Unreal series, Gears of War, and Fortnite. He had his own studio, Boss Key, that existed for 3.5 years making the titles LawBreakers and Radical Heights. He then wrote a memoir called “Control Freak” and became a successful restaurateur in Raleigh, NC, and then became a Broadway producer. He co-produced the 8 Tony award winning show Hadestown, the revival of Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune, as well as Once Upon A One More Time – a musical powered by the hits of Britney Spears. Cliff is also a lifelong comic book fan and is utterly thrilled to bring his new comic Scrapper into this world. Who knows what’s next? Stand up comedy.
Barji
Barji is an Indie Game Developer and YouTuber with over 190,000 subscribers. His games have been played by over 1 million people including "Barji Kart", "Burg" and "Grapple".
The theme for this program is “Survival Revival” - Survival games with a twist. Create a new game that blends survival with another genre of your choice. Your only other limit is your imagination.
Maybe you stick with what works and make a Horror Survival game, but place it in a unique or unusual environment like an amusement park, old school video store, or an ordinary office call center (except spooky!). Or maybe you’re inspired to create a hardcore Fallout-inspired Post-Apocalyptic Resource Management Survival Sim.
Maybe you combine any OTHER genre with Survival… Survival Puzzle Game! Survival Action Brawler! Survival FPS (I think this is just a Battle Royale actually, but you get the idea), Survival Rhythm Action! Survival Dating Sim!
Episode 1 - Due April 3rd
- REQUIRED - A video link (90 seconds max) of you or your team spokesperson telling us about your game, your experience ad and why you deserve the chance to enter the Wolves Den
- There must be a direct-to-camera section, VO alone won't cut it, VTuber rigs are allowed as long as they don't violate itch.io or any livestreaming or video streaming TOS
- Remember to show off your personality! How you pitch is just as important as the prototype
- OPTIONAL - A playable game prototype - This is optional for the first submission window on April 3rd, but required for the May 5th
- It can’t violate itch.io TOS.
- It must fit the theme
- It must be built in Unity and published to Spatial.io using the Spatial Creator Toolkit Unity SDK.
- It must be embedded using your Spatial link to your itch.io submission - Learn how here
- Tag the published game with the tag "WolvesDen" so we can confirm your submission
- You must have a license to use any assets outside of the Creator Toolkit
Finale (episode 2) - Due May 15th - in addition to a video pitch, you'll to need to submit a playable prototype that meets the requirements above.
We want to keep voting as simple as possible, so we've got three key categories:
- How you Pitch - A 90 second pitch to show off your prototype and tell us why YOU should enter the Wolves Den
- How you Revive Survival - The closer you get to reviving the Survival genre in your game, the better
- How it Plays - we will also consider the prototypes gameplay experience. If it’s fun to play and looks great, we’re in. Required for the Finale but optional for episode one.
There will be three rounds of voting. Here's how it will all go down:
Round 1: Episode One - Wolves pick their pack - Top 4
The Wolves see the top 8 pitches live and decide which 4 to invite to a 30-day sprint to build their game with the help of Spatial.io. During your sprint, you'll be invited to record some of your development experience to be featured in the second episode.
Round 2: The Challengers Approach
The Wolves' 4 will get extra support for a 30-day sprint to build their game with the help of Spatial.io. However, anyone can still submit a game to get into the Finale.
Round 3: The Finale (episode 2)
The Wolves' Top 4 face off against 4 challengers from the community to determine the true Pack Leader.
Episode 1 - Top 8
- Discord Badge & Private Channel
- A chance to enter the Wolves Den and pitch on the first episode
Episode 1 - Top 4
- $1000 per team
- Advance to Episode 2 where you have 30 days to build to build or finish your prototype and wow the Wolves. Your experience building your game and revealing it to the Wolves will be prominently featured in the second episode.
- Weekly Personal Design, Engineering and QA support for their sprint
Finale (episode 2) - Top 4
- 1st Place - $5,000
- 2nd Place - $3,000
- 3rd Place - $2,000
- 4th Place - $1,000
- The Wolves will play your game on their streams and shout it out on their social channels
- Featured at the top of the front page on Spatial.io
- Awarded as a "Best of Spatial"
Discord | Developer Documentation | Contest Terms & Conditions
Where can I find the official contest rules?
You can read the full contest terms & conditions here. By submitting a game, you agree to abide by these rules.
What are the submission deadlines for the game jam?
The pitch submission deadline for the game jam is April 3rd at 11:59PM ET and doesn't require a prototype. If you don't make this deadline, you can submit a video pitch and prototype for the Finale by May 15th at 11:59PM ET.
Are there any specific software or tools we need to use?
For your prototypes, you need to build your game in Unity. You also need a Spatial account and to publish your game using the Spatial Creator Toolkit, which is a Unity SDK that allows you to quickly publish to Spatial from Unity. You can find more information and documentation at https://Docs.Spatial.io.
Can we work in teams, or is this an individual competition?
Both individual and team submissions are welcome. If working as a team, please designate one member as the spokesperson for the Wolves. They must be the person to record the video
Are there any themes or genres that are off-limits?
While we encourage creativity, please avoid themes that are offensive, inappropriate, or violate itch TOS. If you're unsure, feel free to reach out to us for clarification.
Can I or my team use parts of a pre-existing game or code?
Yes, so long as you own the rights.
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