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Microsoft running XNA developer contest

Microsoft, looking to encourage development of gaming titles through its XNA Game Studio software, is putting up $10,000 and the right to have your game published through Xbox Live Arcade via a contest announced at today's Game Developers Conference 2007. This contest, called Dream-Build-Play, is "a global contest that offers aspiring game developers the opportunity to showcase their innovation and talent to the world. More than 20 winners will be selected to win fantastic prizes with a total value of more than $40,000 from Microsoft, Alienware, Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Inc., Autodesk Inc. and Softimage Co.

The contest will culminate in the extraordinary grand prize that includes an opportunity for the winner to receive an Xbox Live Arcade publishing contract, providing a chance to showcase the winner’s game on Xbox Live Arcade. Dream-Build-Play is open to any user of XNA Game Studio Express, including the GarageGames Torque X platform. No purchase is necessary to compete. The contest ends July 2, 2007, and winners will be announced Aug. 13 at Microsoft Gamefest 2007 in Seattle."