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🎬 GOEDWARE GAME JAM CUTSCENE EDITION 2 ✨

Ready to craft cinematic magic?

Join us for the Cutscene Edition 2 of the GoedWare Game Jam, where storytelling meets game design.

This edition is a little different from our regular jams. Instead of creating a full game, you will use your game engine and tools to create a cinematic cutscene experience. Focus on mood, timing, animation, camera work, and storytelling rather than gameplay mechanics.

Whether you’re a solo creator or working in a team, this is your chance to bring characters and stories to life through cinematic moments.

Tagline: Create | Learn | Enjoy🎥

Over the course of the jam, you’ll:

• 🎬 Explore the Theme – A secret theme will be revealed at the start to spark your creativity.
• 👥 Collaborate & Connect – Join our Discord to meet fellow creators, exchange ideas, get feedback, or find a team.
• 🌟 Showcase Your Work – Submit your cutscene and gain recognition through public voting and jury rankings.
• 🚀 Grow Your Skills – Experiment with storytelling, animation, camera work, and presentation under creative constraints.

📅 Save the Dates:

• Jam Duration: January 2nd - January 5th, 2026
• Theme Reveal: January 2nd, 15:00 (CET)

🔗 Join the Challenge: GoedWare Game Jam Cutscene Edition 2 @ itch.io
🌐 Connect with Us on Discord: GoedWare's Hub

Engage with like-minded creators, share your progress, and create memorable cinematic moments together.

🎬 No gameplay required, just storytelling, creativity, and cinematic flair in Cutscene Edition 2! ✨

Thank you for playing and for the feedback, tips, and compliments. Really appreciate it.☺️

This was a small and quite rushed prototype in the end. My time management was not the best, which is always one of the trickiest parts of game jam development. There is a lot more that could be done, and I still have plenty of ideas in my head. I’ve now seen several people say they enjoyed this style of gameplay, so maybe I will revisit it in the future, expand it further, or create a new version with cleaner code😅.

My original idea was actually to show nothing outside the ship, except on the view screen during communication or combat, to reinforce the one room feeling. But another player also mentioned that having things visible outside would make it even more fun, so that is definitely a good suggestion to keep in mind. Improving the visual atmosphere is definitely on my to do list now.

Thanks again for playing, for the comments, and for the ideas for possible future additions.
And I’m glad to read that you had some fun with it despite it being a rough prototype.☺️

First of all, thank you very much for your detailed review, your experience, and all the helpful tips, kind words and feedback. I really appreciate it. I am also glad that you enjoyed the prototype. From what I am reading, there are a few people who like the idea of being a starship captain, and I also remember those older games where you could replay moments from the shows and movies, like Starfleet Command.

Your feedback and comments absolutely make sense. My time management during this jam was not great, which is of course a classic game jam killer😅. The points you mention definitely need to be improved and could have been better if I had planned things more carefully. They are valid suggestions that I can really work with. Some things, like adding music to important events, were already in my mind as well, and I agree it would enhance the atmosphere. The UI can also be sharpened with the small details you pointed out. I am very happy you mentioned these things so I can learn from them and improve in future jams and games, even though time management will probably always remain a challenge😅.

I am considering expanding this project at some point, with more varied missions, a stronger sense of immersion on the bridge screens, and more going on in the world around you. For this jam, the focus was mainly on quickly getting everything to work, which is why the dialogues could sometimes break or soft lock. With more time, that is something that should be fixable.

Again, thank you so much for playing the game and for taking the time to write this feedback. I am really happy to hear that you enjoyed it!☺️

Thank you for the feedback and the kind words. I am glad I managed to capture a bit of that captain feeling, even though it was still an early prototype. That probably also caused the soft lock. Unfortunately I did not have enough time to fully test and fix all of those issues.

It is great to see that the concept resonates with multiple players. Definitely something to keep in mind.

Thanks again for your feedback!

Q: What is the theme for this jam?
A: The theme will be announced at the frontpage and on Discord when the jam begins.

Q: Who can participate?
A: Anyone! All experience levels are welcome, and you can work solo or in a team (recommended max 4 members).

Q: Can I use any game engine?
A: Yes! You can use any engine or framework, such as Unity, Godot, Unreal, GameMaker, etc. Just ensure your game fits the jam’s rules and theme.

Q: Can I submit multiple games?
A: Yes, if you have the time and energy, you’re welcome to submit more than one game!

Q: Are AI tools allowed?
A: You may use AI tools to assist with coding and asset creation (such as art, music, or sound effects). However, the majority of the code must be your own work, and any AI-generated content should be used thoughtfully and ethically. If you use AI-generated assets, make sure they respect copyright rules and do not resemble or replicate existing copyrighted content.

Q: What about music, fonts, and assets?
A: You can use royalty-free music and audio assets you own, with proper credits and licenses. Make sure all assets adhere to copyright and licensing rules. You may use assets you already own, such as those from the Unity Asset Store or Unreal Marketplace. Ensure that all assets are properly licensed and that you have permission to use them. Avoid infringing on copyrights or trademarks. Assets bought in the stores usually (99.9%) have the correct license to use them in our jam.

Q: Can I edit my game files after submitting?
A: No, submissions are locked after the deadline, so make sure everything is ready before you submit!

Q: Does my game have to be a certain format?
A: No, but remember that not all users have Windows/Mac/Linux devices. Browser-based games are a great idea to maximize accessibility. At least make sure a Windows version is available.

Q: Can I submit a game that I already started on?
A: No, it is required that all participants create their games entirely within the jam period.

Q: What are the rating categories?
A: Games will be rated on Art/Visuals, Gameplay/Fun, Audio/Sound Design and Theme, with a special Feedback jury category for participants who provide thoughtful feedback on others’ games

Q: How does judging work in the Community Edition?
A: There is no jury ranking in this edition. All results are based purely on community ratings, plus optional highlights chosen by the hosts for fun or creativity.

Q: Is there a Devlog or Easter Egg category?
A: Not in this Community Edition. The format is simpler and focused on learning, sharing, and giving feedback. These special challenges may return in future regular or themed editions.

Q: Is there a Feedback Award?
A: Yes. The only monetary style reward in this edition is the Feedback Award, given to the participant who provides the most helpful and constructive feedback during the rating period.

Q: How many ratings does my game need to appear in the results?
A: Games need at least 10 ratings to appear in the final leaderboard highlights.

Q: Is there a place to connect with other participants?
A: Yes! Join our Discord Server to chat, brainstorm, and share ideas with the community.

Q: Can I submit my game to other jams?  A: Yes, you are allowed to submit your game to other jams! However, please follow these rules:

• Stick to Our Theme: Your game must adhere to the theme provided for this jam.
• No Early Starts: You can’t start working on your game before our jam officially begins, even if another jam allows it. This ensures everyone has the same amount of time to work on their games.

We encourage creativity and participation in multiple jams, but fairness to all participants is key.

Q: What if I have more questions?
A: Feel free to reach out in the Discord, and we’ll be happy to help!

Use this topic to find team members for the Game Jam or go to our discord channel:  https://discord.gg/PNMKywspdb 

@ Discord there is also a collaboration channel to look for other participants to try to find and form a team.

Post here some handy links to free game development resources for your fellow Game Jam participants.

Some resources to help you started:

• Blender, for 3D  models and can also do 2D and/or sculpting: https://www.blender.org
• Freesound.org: https://freesound.org | License: https://freesound.org/help/faq/#wait-this-is-all-free
• 8bit Sound Generator: https://www.bfxr.net/ | License: You have full rights to all sounds made with bfxr, and are free to use them for any purposes, commercial or otherwise.
• Kenny Assets: https://kenney.nl/assets | License: CC0 1.0 Universal
• Color Scheme Generator: http://colormind.io/
• Color Scheme Designer: https://paletton.com/
• Open Game Art: https://opengameart.org | License: https://opengameart.org/content/faq#q-how-to-credit
• Piskel,  a free online editor for animated sprites & pixel art:  https://www.piskelapp.com/
• Mixamo, animations: https://www.mixamo.com/
• Tree It, free tree creation tool: http://www.evolved-software.com/treeit/treeit 
• WOWIE Asset Pack (by Jonas Tyroller): https://jonas-tyroller.itch.io/wowie-pack
• LabChirp, a powerful and versatile sound effect generator: https://labbed.itch.io/labchirp
• Kay Lousberg free Game Assets: https://kaylousberg.com/game-assets
• ChipTone, a free tool for generating sound effect: https://sfbgames.itch.io/chiptone | License: All sounds created using ChipTone are free to use for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, under the CC0 licence. 
• Beepbox, BeepBox is an online tool for sketching and sharing instrumental music: https://www.beepbox.co
• Material maker, for procedural materials: https://rodzilla.itch.io/material-maker
• Audacity for editing audio: https://www.audacityteam.org
• Game idea generator, for if you're completely stuck on an idea: http://ygd.bafta.org/resources/game-idea-generator
• Ship Mixer, create ships that perfectly fit the shmup style:  https://kenney.itch.io/ship-mixer (License see link)
• Creature Mixer, create characters that perfectly fit the platformer style:  https://kenney.itch.io/creature-mixer (License see link)
• Some amazing free CC0 low poly places/characters/props: https://elbolilloduro.itch.io/
• Texture tool:  https://www.codeandweb.com/texturepacker
• Collection of low poly stuff: https://github.com/Miziziziz/Retro3DGraphicsCollection
• Inkscape: a free and open source vector graphics creation tool. https://inkscape.org/
• LibreSprite: LibreSprite is an open source version of AseSprite. https://libresprite.github.io/#!/
• Pixel Art Sprite Mixer. It has 100 Pixel Art Top-Down Animations, attack anims, weapons, swimming, teleporting, energy charging, jumps and ninja runs + more. Also has over 400 Items/Armors.  I made it to help beginners, indies devs & game jammers. https://kingbell.itch.io/pixel-sprite-mixer
• GDD Wizard is a browser-based tool built for jam teams to plan, organize, and finish stronger. Try it out here: https://studio-erza.itch.io/gdd-wizard
• Procedural music generator: https://pernyblom.github.io/abundant-music/, CC0 licence and https://musical-artifacts.com/ has lots of publicly licensed sound fonts for rendering the midi files that abundant music generates.

Feel free to ask questions about the jam here..!

🎉 PROMO ACTION JAM #15: WE HAVE RANDOMLY DRAWN OUR 2 WINNERS! 🎉

A big congratulations to the two winners of our #GoedWareGameJam Promotion Each winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card!

Here’s the 1st winning post on Bluesky (@Jonqs) :

Will i achieve one decent jam in 2025 ? Guess my last chance will be #GoedWareGameJam So far i like my idea and progress is good

Link: https://bsky.app/profile/jonqs.bsky.social/post/3m6ewi4ylw22n

Here’s the 2nd winning post on Instagram (@maus_oz):

Something I'm working on for the #goedwaregamejam : D game dev for me is still slowly crawling through a tutorial and spending hours working on issues, so we'll see if the game comes together XD Check out the Jam on itch.io if you are interested:) #tigershark #sandtigershark #shark #sharkart #linocutstyle #gameart

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRZ19U-gFfn/

Thank you to everyone who joined the fun and helped spread the word about the GoedWare Game Jam #15! 💚
Your support is greatly appreciated!

We will DM the winners to hand over the gifts.

PS: the same kind of promo action is already open for the Cutscene Edition 2 Jam (only 1 card to be gifted this time): https://itch.io/jam/goedware-game-jam-cutscene-2/topic/5509250/promote-our-jam-win

Feel free to ask questions about the jam here..!

Use this topic to find team members for the Game Jam or go to our discord channel:  https://discord.gg/PNMKywspdb 

@ Discord there is also a collaboration channel to look for other participants to try to find and form a team.

📣 Exciting Opportunity for All!

Whether you're joining us for the GoedWare Game Jam #16 Edition or cheering from the side-lines, here’s your chance to win one of two $25 Amazon Gift Cards while helping us spread the word!

🎮 Promote our Game Jam on your favourite social platforms—X, Facebook, Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, and more.

Just use the hashtag #GoedWareGameJam to share your excitement and love for game development and our amazing community! 😄

✅ Tell the world you’re participating
✅ Or simply say why you love the spirit of our jams
✅ Be creative and have fun!

🏆 Prizes Up for Grabs:

• 💳 2× $25 Amazon Gift Cards (Two winners will be selected at random!)

It's simple to enter:

1. Post on social media using #GoedWareGameJam
2. Let us know by sending us a quick message
3. That’s it! We’ll also be keeping an eye on the hashtag

🗓️ Winners will be announced a few days after the jam starts.

📢 Spread the fun, share the jam, and maybe win a little something in return!

Thanks for your ongoing support and enthusiasm. Let’s make this Edition of the Game Jam unforgettable! 😃

Post here some handy links to free game development resources for your fellow Game Jam participants.

Some resources to help you started:

• Blender, for 3D  models and can also do 2D and/or sculpting: https://www.blender.org
• Freesound.org: https://freesound.org | License: https://freesound.org/help/faq/#wait-this-is-all-free
• 8bit Sound Generator: https://www.bfxr.net/ | License: You have full rights to all sounds made with bfxr, and are free to use them for any purposes, commercial or otherwise.
• Kenny Assets: https://kenney.nl/assets | License: CC0 1.0 Universal
• Color Scheme Generator: http://colormind.io/
• Color Scheme Designer: https://paletton.com/
• Open Game Art: https://opengameart.org | License: https://opengameart.org/content/faq#q-how-to-credit
• Piskel,  a free online editor for animated sprites & pixel art:  https://www.piskelapp.com/
• Mixamo, animations: https://www.mixamo.com/
• Tree It, free tree creation tool: http://www.evolved-software.com/treeit/treeit 
• WOWIE Asset Pack (by Jonas Tyroller): https://jonas-tyroller.itch.io/wowie-pack
• LabChirp, a powerful and versatile sound effect generator: https://labbed.itch.io/labchirp
• Kay Lousberg free Game Assets: https://kaylousberg.com/game-assets
• ChipTone, a free tool for generating sound effect: https://sfbgames.itch.io/chiptone | License: All sounds created using ChipTone are free to use for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, under the CC0 licence. 
• Beepbox, BeepBox is an online tool for sketching and sharing instrumental music: https://www.beepbox.co
• Material maker, for procedural materials: https://rodzilla.itch.io/material-maker
• Audacity for editing audio: https://www.audacityteam.org
• Game idea generator, for if you're completely stuck on an idea: http://ygd.bafta.org/resources/game-idea-generator
• Ship Mixer, create ships that perfectly fit the shmup style:  https://kenney.itch.io/ship-mixer (License see link)
• Creature Mixer, create characters that perfectly fit the platformer style:  https://kenney.itch.io/creature-mixer (License see link)
• Some amazing free CC0 low poly places/characters/props: https://elbolilloduro.itch.io/
• Texture tool:  https://www.codeandweb.com/texturepacker
• Collection of low poly stuff: https://github.com/Miziziziz/Retro3DGraphicsCollection
• Inkscape: a free and open source vector graphics creation tool. https://inkscape.org/
• LibreSprite: LibreSprite is an open source version of AseSprite. https://libresprite.github.io/#!/
• Pixel Art Sprite Mixer. It has 100 Pixel Art Top-Down Animations, attack anims, weapons, swimming, teleporting, energy charging, jumps and ninja runs + more. Also has over 400 Items/Armors.  I made it to help beginners, indies devs & game jammers. https://kingbell.itch.io/pixel-sprite-mixer
• GDD Wizard is a browser-based tool built for jam teams to plan, organize, and finish stronger. Try it out here: https://studio-erza.itch.io/gdd-wizard
• Procedural music generator: https://pernyblom.github.io/abundant-music/, CC0 licence and https://musical-artifacts.com/ has lots of publicly licensed sound fonts for rendering the midi files that abundant music generates.

Q: What is the theme for this jam?
A: The theme will be announced at the frontpage and on Discord when the jam begins.

Q: Who can participate?
A: Anyone! All experience levels are welcome, and you can work solo or in a team (recommended max 4 members).

Q: Can I use any game engine?
A: Yes! You can use any engine or framework, such as Unity, Godot, Unreal, GameMaker, etc. Just ensure your game fits the jam’s rules and theme.

Q: Can I submit multiple games?
A: Yes, if you have the time and energy, you’re welcome to submit more than one game!

Q: Are AI tools allowed?
A: You may use AI tools to assist with coding and asset creation (such as art, music, or sound effects). However, the majority of the code must be your own work, and any AI-generated content should be used thoughtfully and ethically. If you use AI-generated assets, make sure they respect copyright rules and do not resemble or replicate existing copyrighted content.

Q: What about music, fonts, and assets?
A: You can use royalty-free music and audio assets you own, with proper credits and licenses. Make sure all assets adhere to copyright and licensing rules. You may use assets you already own, such as those from the Unity Asset Store or Unreal Marketplace. Ensure that all assets are properly licensed and that you have permission to use them. Avoid infringing on copyrights or trademarks. Assets bought in the stores usually (99.9%) have the correct license to use them in our jam.

Q: Can I edit my game files after submitting?
A: No, submissions are locked after the deadline, so make sure everything is ready before you submit!

Q: Does my game have to be a certain format?
A: No, but remember that not all users have Windows/Mac/Linux devices. Browser-based games are a great idea to maximize accessibility. At least make sure a Windows version is available.

Q: Can I submit a game that I already started on?
A: No, it is required that all participants create their games entirely within the jam period.

Q: What are the rating categories?
A: Games will be rated on Art/Visuals, Gameplay/Fun, Audio/Sound Design and Theme, with a special Feedback jury category for participants who provide thoughtful feedback on others’ games

Q: What is the Special "Devlog" Category?
A: Participants are invited to create a devlog as part of their submission. A devlog offers an excellent opportunity to showcase your game development journey, share insights, and help others learn from your experience. While optional, it’s highly encouraged and adds an extra layer of engagement to your project. Plus, by participating in this challenge, you stand a chance to win an exciting prize!

Q: What is the Easter Egg Challenge?
A: Participants are encouraged to include a creative Easter egg in their game. This can be a joke, a secret power-up, a hidden shortcut, or anything else that surprises and delights players.

Q: How many ratings do I need to be eligible for prizes?
A: Each game needs at least 10 ratings to qualify for prizes. Playing and rating other games will help increase your game’s visibility.

Q: How does the judging work?
A: In addition to community ratings, a jury panel will review games to award their favorite entries.

Q: Is there a place to connect with other participants?
A: Yes! Join our Discord Server to chat, brainstorm, and share ideas with the community.

Q: Can I submit my game to other jams? 
A: Yes, you are allowed to submit your game to other jams! However, please follow these rules:

• Stick to Our Theme: Your game must adhere to the theme provided for this jam.
• No Early Starts: You can’t start working on your game before our jam officially begins, even if another jam allows it. This ensures everyone has the same amount of time to work on their games.

We encourage creativity and participation in multiple jams, but fairness to all participants is key.

Q: What if I have more questions?
A: Feel free to reach out in the Discord, and we’ll be happy to help!

1.  First add a Game to your itch.io account.
2.  You can add the game content later for submission to the Jam
3.  In the menu you now have a Devlog menu option:
4. Add one or multiple posts to your Devlog
5. Users will see an extra section on your game page: Development log.  They can click it and read your developer logs.

(* Tip by user: To add a New Game it can be needed to upload a zipped index.html file (the file is empty, but it is needed like that to fulfil the requirements mentioned in the corresponding Upload section).

We’re always open to collaboration and would love to hear from you! If you'd like to support our Game Jam: for example by providing a prize, sponsoring a specific category, or contributing in another creative way, we’d be happy to chat and explore the possibilities.

Sponsorships are a great way to promote your brand, project, or company to a passionate and engaged community of developers, artists, and game lovers.

Simply leave a message below or join our Discord server and send us (GoedWare) a DM. We’ll get back to you quickly to discuss how we can make your contribution part of this special event!

Let’s make something awesome together! 🎮✨

First of all, thank you for playing and for your feedback. I really appreciate it, and thanks as well for the compliments 🙂. It sounds like we share the same love for high tech sci-fi 🚀!

I would have loved to add a skip option or at least a way to speed up the text, but yeah… time management during a jam 😅. 
Still, it is a valid point and it would definitely be nice for players to be able to speed things up ⏩. Noted!

By the way, did you happen to go to Wolf 359 instead of following the objectives to Alpha Centauri? There is a small nod to a certain well known Star Trek training mission hidden there. Just for fun, and also to showcase and test the, for now, fairly simple attack mechanics.

Thanks again for playing and for your feedback, tips, and compliments. I am really glad you enjoyed it! 🎉

Thanks so much for the kind words😊! I really appreciate it. Hosting the jam, taking part myself, and seeing what everyone creates and how they grow between jams is always a joy.

Time management, though… let’s just say that was the real final boss for this prototype. 😉
Still, I did my best and had a great time making it. 😊

Yes, project page settings and text and images can be edited. Only game files are locked and can not be edited till voting ends

Thank you 😊 

🎮 The GoedWare Game Jam #15 has kicked off and the theme has been revealed: ONE ROOM!  

 Still 5 full dev days left to create a game, plenty of time,  join us now! 🕹️

🎮 Join Now: GoedWare Game Jam 15th Edition @ itch.io

Get ready to Create| Learn| Enjoy 🕹️

Thanks and added to the contender list! ✅

No. Drug references or drug based gameplay do not count as offensive visuals, as long as you are not giving real world instructions for making or using drugs. It is recommended to note on your project page that the game includes drug themes so players can decide for themselves whether they want to play it.

Of course, you should first try yourself to come up with a nice idea for your game using the ONE ROOM theme (that is part of the fun😁), but if you get stuck and can't come up with anything...

Then maybe this mind map can give you some inspiration to come up with a nice idea or trigger your imagination to create your game:


Good luck & Have Fun!!

🎮 The GoedWare Game Jam #15 has started and the theme has been revealed! 

Still 10 dev days left to create a game, join us now! 🕹️

🎮 Join Now: GoedWare Game Jam 15th Edition @ itch.io

Get ready to Create| Learn| Enjoy 🕹️

In addition to the main prizes sponsored by GoedWare, we also have bonus prizes generously provided by our supporting sponsors. These sponsors help make the jam even more exciting by offering extra rewards for the participants! 

CraftPix.net is an online store and resource specializing in providing high-quality premium and free 2D game assets for game developers, indie studios, and hobbyists.

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Pizza Doggy is a game asset creator focused mainly on PSX–PS2–style graphics. Over the years, his packs have grown into large libraries of game assets that continue to expand with regular updates featuring new and exciting content.

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Helping you visualize ideas faster, streamline workflows, and simplify 3D creation. Certified as a Unity Verified Solution, it's ready for you to create with confidence.

Complex 3D workflow, easily within Unity Whether it's organizing assets, adjusting colors, or designing levels, UModeler X cuts out the repetitive steps developers face, letting you stay focused on creativity.

Feel free to claim this free 45 day license for your next project

They are Amazon Gift Cards.

Yes, indeed, just link the video.

Bonus Prizes from Our Supporting Sponsors

In addition to the main prizes sponsored by GoedWare, we also have bonus prizes generously provided by our supporting sponsors. These sponsors help make the jam even more exciting by offering extra rewards for the participants! 

A big thank you to all our supporting sponsors for contributing these additional prizes and helping make this event even better!

Current Supporting Sponsors:

Pizza Doggy will sponsor the following prizes for the top 3 in the public ranking:

• #1 - PSX Mega Pack (https://pizzadoggy.itch.io/psx-mega-pack)
• #2 - PSX Tech (https://pizzadoggy.itch.io/psx-tech)
• #3 - PSX Textures II (https://pizzadoggy.itch.io/psx-textures-2)

CraftPix.net is an online store and resource specializing in providing high-quality premium and free 2D game assets for game developers, indie studios, and hobbyists.

CraftPix.net will sponsor the following prizes for the top 3 in the public & jury ranking:

• 1-year Craftpix Membership

Optional Prizes:

Best 3D Model Design with UModeler X

We are excited to introduce a special optional prize category provided by UModeler X for creators who enjoy building 3D content. Participants who want to join this category can use Unity together with UModeler X, including the free 45 day trial. Simply include a short note and screenshot on your itch.io project page showing that you used UModeler X. Our jury will review all eligible entries and select the winners.

How to Participate:

• Use Unity together with UModeler X to create your game's 3D models
• New to UModeler X? Get a free 45-day trial specifically for jam participants: Get Your Free Trial
• Include a short note & screenshot on your itch.io project page showing that you used UModeler X
• Our jury will review all eligible entries and manually select the winners

Prizes for this category:

• 🥇 First Place: Sunny Hill Village (UModeler X) [$49.90] + UModeler X Pro Personal 1 Year license
• 🥈 Second Place: The Lost Temple (UModeler X) [$39] + UModeler X Pro Personal 1 Year license

Show us your creativity and craftsmanship with UModeler X's powerful 3D modeling tools!

🎮 Only 10 days until GoedWare Game Jam #15! 🛠️

You can still join this next event!

Mark your calendars, the jam runs November 21 – December 1, 2025  and you’re invited to join solo or with a team. That’s 10 full days of creativity, experimentation, collaboration, and fun!

🕹️ Join Now: GoedWare Game Jam #15 @ itch.io
📣 Theme: The theme will be revealed at the start of the jam 

Get ready to Create | Learn | Enjoy 🕹️

🎦 Like creating cinematic cutscenes? Check out our Cutscene Edition 2 and join now! 

The jury only reports the top 3 results this jam and you can find it on the main page of this jam on itch.io

🎉 PROMO ACTION: We Have a Winner! 🎉

A big congratulations to the winner in our #GoedWareGameJam Promo Contest.

They win a $25 Amazon Gift Card 🏆🎁

Here’s the winning post on X ( by FN ) :

itch.io/jam/goedware-game-jam-halloween-2l

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#GoedWareGameJam

Link: https://x.com/Felippefndev/status/1980969791507571007

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun and helped spread the word about the GoedWare Game Jam Halloween Edition! 💙 🎃 

Your support is greatly appreciated!

Ah.. Sorry.. 

Forgot to mention it here in the forum. We already announced it in Discord.

Here it is:

🎉 PROMO ACTION: We Have a Winner! 🎉

A big congratulations to the winner in our #GoedWareGameJam Promo Contest.

They win a $25 Amazon Gift Card 🏆🎁

Here’s the winning post on X ( by FN ) :

itch.io/jam/goedware-game-jam-halloween-2l

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#GoedWareGameJam

Link: https://x.com/Felippefndev/status/1980969791507571007

Thank you to everyone who joined in on the fun and helped spread the word about the GoedWare Game Jam Halloween Edition! 💙 🎃 

Your support is greatly appreciated!

📣 Exciting Opportunity for All!

Whether you're joining us for the GoedWare Game Jam Cutscene Edition 2 or cheering from the side-lines, here’s your chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Cards while helping us spread the word!

🎮 Promote our Game Jam on your favourite social platforms—X, Facebook, Threads, Mastodon, Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, and more.

Just use the hashtag #GoedWareGameJam to share your excitement and love for game development and our amazing community! 😄

✅ Tell the world you’re participating
✅ Or simply say why you love the spirit of our jams
✅ Be creative and have fun!

🏆 Prizes Up for Grabs:

• 💳 1× $25 Amazon Gift Cards (Winner will be selected at random!)

It's simple to enter:

1. Post on social media using #GoedWareGameJam
2. Let us know by sending us a quick message
3. That’s it! We’ll also be keeping an eye on the hashtag

🗓️ Winners will be announced a few days after the jam starts.

📢 Spread the fun, share the jam, and maybe win a little something in return!

Thanks for your ongoing support and enthusiasm: let’s make this Special Edition of the Game Jam unforgettable! 😃

Some useful information for our upcoming jam:

• The Jam starts January 2nd, 2026
• The theme will be announced at the start of the jam
• We also have a special Feedback Award + prize: Awarded to the participant who provides the most helpful, constructive, and insightful feedback on others’ cutscenes. This category values those who go above and beyond with thoughtful comments, tips, and encouragement to help fellow developers improve their skills. This choice is not  based on any scientific calculations or exact scoring. Instead, we select from a group of participants who, in our opinion, provides thoughtful and constructive feedback. From that group, we draw a name as the award recipient.
• We have a Discord Server were you can ask questions, find FAQ, make teams, brainstorm or discuss with our community: GoedWare's Hub @ Discord
• You can win a nice little Amazon Gift Card prize by promoting our jam on social media (X, Bluesky, Mastodon, LinkedIn, Insta, FB and many more) using the #GoedWareGameJam hashtag. It’s that simple to join in! 😄 Just use our hashtag and let us know by sending a message plus we check the socials with our own search.
• Check https://itch.io/jam/goedware-game-jam-cutscene-2, Discord and the itch.io Community Forum for more information.
• Remember our tagline: Create, Learn and above all Enjoy!

We’re always open to collaboration and would love to hear from you! If you'd like to support our Game Jam: for example by providing a prize, sponsoring a specific category, or contributing in another creative way, we’d be happy to chat and explore the possibilities.

Sponsorships are a great way to promote your brand, project, or company to a passionate and engaged community of developers, artists, and game lovers.

Simply leave a message below or join our Discord server and send us (GoedWare) a DM. We’ll get back to you quickly to discuss how we can make your contribution part of this special event!

Let’s make something awesome together! 🎮✨

Use this topic to find team members for the Game Jam or go to our discord channel:  https://discord.gg/PNMKywspdb 

@ Discord there is also a collaboration channel to look for other participants to try to find and form a team.

Post here some handy links to free game development resources for your fellow Game Jam participants.

Some resources to help you started:

• Blender, for 3D  models and can also do 2D and/or sculpting: https://www.blender.org
• Freesound.org: https://freesound.org | License: https://freesound.org/help/faq/#wait-this-is-all-free
• 8bit Sound Generator: https://www.bfxr.net/ | License: You have full rights to all sounds made with bfxr, and are free to use them for any purposes, commercial or otherwise.
• Kenny Assets: https://kenney.nl/assets | License: CC0 1.0 Universal
• Color Scheme Generator: http://colormind.io/
• Color Scheme Designer: https://paletton.com/
• Open Game Art: https://opengameart.org | License: https://opengameart.org/content/faq#q-how-to-credit
• Piskel,  a free online editor for animated sprites & pixel art:  https://www.piskelapp.com/
• Mixamo, animations: https://www.mixamo.com/
• Tree It, free tree creation tool: http://www.evolved-software.com/treeit/treeit 
• WOWIE Asset Pack (by Jonas Tyroller): https://jonas-tyroller.itch.io/wowie-pack
• LabChirp, a powerful and versatile sound effect generator: https://labbed.itch.io/labchirp
• Kay Lousberg free Game Assets: https://kaylousberg.com/game-assets
• ChipTone, a free tool for generating sound effect: https://sfbgames.itch.io/chiptone | License: All sounds created using ChipTone are free to use for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, under the CC0 licence. 
• Beepbox, BeepBox is an online tool for sketching and sharing instrumental music: https://www.beepbox.co
• Material maker, for procedural materials: https://rodzilla.itch.io/material-maker
• Audacity for editing audio: https://www.audacityteam.org
• Game idea generator, for if you're completely stuck on an idea: http://ygd.bafta.org/resources/game-idea-generator
• Ship Mixer, create ships that perfectly fit the shmup style:  https://kenney.itch.io/ship-mixer (License see link)
• Creature Mixer, create characters that perfectly fit the platformer style:  https://kenney.itch.io/creature-mixer (License see link)
• Some amazing free CC0 low poly places/characters/props: https://elbolilloduro.itch.io/
• Texture tool:  https://www.codeandweb.com/texturepacker
• Collection of low poly stuff: https://github.com/Miziziziz/Retro3DGraphicsCollection
• Inkscape: a free and open source vector graphics creation tool. https://inkscape.org/
• LibreSprite: LibreSprite is an open source version of AseSprite. https://libresprite.github.io/#!/
• Pixel Art Sprite Mixer. It has 100 Pixel Art Top-Down Animations, attack anims, weapons, swimming, teleporting, energy charging, jumps and ninja runs + more. Also has over 400 Items/Armors.  I made it to help beginners, indies devs & game jammers. https://kingbell.itch.io/pixel-sprite-mixer

CUTSCENE EDITION FAQ

IMPORTANT NOTE: (Camera) Interaction for Verification Only: Include a minimal real-time camera control, such as limited panning or rotation using the mouse or arrow keys. This interaction is purely for confirming real-time rendering and does not need to be part of the cutscene’s main narrative or storytelling. It should be subtle and non-intrusive to the cinematic experience. Any other real-time interaction is also acceptable (just mention it in your submission description). 

Question: Can we have a start menu?
Yes, you may include a simple start or main menu with a start button to trigger the cutscene and an optional credits screen. However, no additional interactive elements should be included beyond starting the cinematic and displaying credits.

Question: Does my cutscene need to be interactive?
No. The cutscene should be cinematic and should not include interactive elements like dialog choices or player actions. Only minimal camera control (like panning or rotation) is required for verifying real-time rendering.

Question: Can I use either 2D or 3D for my cutscene?
Yes! Both 2D and 3D cutscenes are welcome. You can use any visual style you like, as long as it’s created in a game engine and meets the requirements.

Question: What does “real-time rendering” mean?
Real-time rendering means that your cutscene is created and rendered directly in the game engine (like Unity, Unreal, or Godot) and isn’t a pre-rendered video file.

Question: Why is minimal camera control required?
Minimal camera control (e.g., panning or rotation with the mouse or arrow keys) is required to confirm that your cutscene is rendered in real time. This interaction is just for verification and should be subtle.

Question: What format should my submission be in?
Submit a playable build format (e.g., .exe for Windows) that runs the cutscene directly, just like a regular game build from your engine of choice. The submission should only contain the cinematic cutscene, but you can include a simple main menu to start the cutscene and an optional credits screen if you’d like. Optionally, you can also include a YouTube/Vimeo link to share your work more easily.

Question: Can I work in a team?
Yes! Teams are allowed. Keep in mind that prizes are awarded to the team as a whole, not to individual members.

Question: What assets can I use?
You may use any assets for which you have the proper license. Original assets are encouraged, but pre-made assets from libraries are allowed if properly credited. Purchased assets from marketplaces or asset stores are also permitted, as long as you own the necessary rights.

Question: Can I use music and sound effects?
Absolutely! Just make sure they are royalty-free or properly licensed and credited in your cutscene if you didn’t create them yourself.

Question: What’s the theme?
It will be revealed when the jam starts!

Question: Can I submit an existing project?
No, all work must be created within the jam period.

Question: Can I edit my submission after the deadline?
No, so make sure to submit early to avoid last-minute issues.

Question: Are AI tools allowed?
You may use AI tools to assist with coding and asset creation (such as art, music, or sound effects). However, the majority of the code must be your own work, and any AI-generated content should be used thoughtfully and ethically. If you use AI-generated assets, make sure they respect copyright rules and do not resemble or replicate existing copyrighted content.

Question: What about music, fonts, and assets?
You can use royalty-free music and audio assets you own, with proper credits and licenses. Make sure all assets adhere to copyright and licensing rules. You may use assets you already own, such as those from the Unity Asset Store or Unreal Marketplace. Ensure that all assets are properly licensed and that you have permission to use them. Avoid infringing on copyrights or trademarks. Assets bought in the stores usually (99.9%) have the correct license to use them in our jam.

Question: How many ratings do I need to be eligible for prizes?
Each cutscene needs at least 10 ratings to qualify for prizes. Watching and rating other cutscene will help increase your cutscene's visibility.

Question: How does the judging work?
In addition to community ratings, a jury panel will review cutscenes to award their favorite entries.

Question: Is there a Discord I can join? 
Yes, click here to join. There is also an FAQ channel there.

Feel free to ask questions about the jam here..!