Welcome to #CPCRetroDev 2023, the 11th edition of the retro videogame creation contest of the University of Alicante. This is the contest that rewards the best and most creative developers of the retro scene, able to make the best video games for Amstrad CPC 464.
Road to #CPCRetroDev 2023
Right now
| Submissions open | 13 oct 2023 | 00:00h (UTC+2) |
| Submissions deadline | 03 nov 2023 | 23:59h (UTC+1) |
Coming soon
| Awards ceremony | 17 nov 2023 | 19:00h (UTC+1) – tbd – |
Awards and Sponsorship
Main awards
| Award | Sponsored by | Prize |
| 1st | Vicerrectorado de Cultura and Vicerrectorado de Transformación Digital of the University of Alicante | 350 € |
| 2nd | Amstrad ESP | 250 € |
| 3rd | Vicerrectorado de Cultura and Vicerrectorado de Transformación Digital of the University of Alicante | 175 € |
| 4th | Vicerrectorado de Cultura and Vicerrectorado de Transformación Digital of the University of Alicante | 100 € |
| 5th | Vicerrectorado de Cultura and Vicerrectorado de Transformación Digital of the University of Alicante | 50 € |
Students
| Award | Sponsored by | Prize |
| 1st | Vicerrectorado de Cultura and Vicerrectorado de Transformación Digital of the University of Alicante | 150 € |
| 2nd | Vicerrectorado de Cultura and Vicerrectorado de Transformación Digital of the University of Alicante | 75 € |
Special Mentions
| Award | Sponsored by | Prize |
| Best Music & SFX | Anonymous sponsor & CPCtelera | 150 € |
| Best AI and technics | Anonymous sponsor & CPCtelera | 150 € |
| Best playability | Anonymous sponsor & CPCtelera | 150 € |
| Best graphic quality | Anonymous sponsor & CPCtelera | 150 € |
Sponsored BASIC Category
| Award | Sponsored by | Prize |
| 1st | AMSTRAD SAKIS, SdA! & Amstrad Cent Pour Cent | 80 € |
| 2nd | AMSTRAD SAKIS, SdA! & Amstrad Cent Pour Cent | 40 € |
Sponsored Mentions
| Award | Sponsored by | Prize |
| Most popular game by popular votes | AUA | 200€ |
| Best arcade game | Arcade Vintage | 100€ |
| Best game with multiplayer option | Genesis8bit | 50€ |
| Best newcommer game (opera prima) | Blast Annual | 50€ |
Special Jury
| Jury Member | Special Mention |
| Jon Cortazar | Best Enjoyment and Playability |
| Pablo Ariza | Best Technical Development and AI |
| César Astudillo | Best Music and Sound Effects |
| Rafael Castillo | Best Graphical and Artistic Quality |
Our sponsors
CONTRIBUTORS
Sponsors who have contributed to the general pool of prizes.
CPCTelera contributes with 200€ to add to the general prize list.
From the University of Alicante, the directive organizations Vicerrectorado de Cultura and Vicerrectorado de Transformación Digital contribute to add 300€ and 600€ to the general prize list respectively.
Anonimous Contributor
Adds 400€ to the general prize list.
MENTION SPONSORS
Sponsors who added a special prize.
AUA contributes by giving 200€ as a prize for the Most popular game picked by popular vote.
Arcade Vintage contributes by giving 100€ as a special award for the best Arcade game.
Genesis8bit gives 50€ as an award for the best game with multiplayer options.
Blast Annual gives 50€ for the best Opera Prima.
AMSTRAD SAKIS and Somos de Amstrad add 50€ to the prizes of the BASIC category.
Amstrad Cent Pour Cent adds 70€ to the prizes of the BASIC category.
Amstrad ESP sponsors the 2nd prize of the PRO category with a total of 250€.
Participate
Organization
Contest rules
Gesture and commercial farewell
20 points for including a gesture of Super Cauldron/TITUS in the gameplay.
20 points for including a commercial farewell to the Amstrad CPC in the end of the game.
Both have to be explained in the game’s docummentation, including captures.
Other details
- A physical cassette edition of all the games presented will be made.
- The games presented will be freely themed, as long as they are suitable for all audiences.
Recomended development tools
Contact
cpcretrodev.org@byterealms.com
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