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NYC Launches Game Dev Competition Amid GTA 6 Hype
13 Nov
Summary
- Young New Yorkers invited to a game development competition.
- The event focuses on creating family-friendly games, unlike GTA.
- Winners will receive cash prizes totaling $5,000.
Zohran Mamdani has initiated a video game development competition for young New Yorkers, timed ahead of the highly anticipated GTA 6 launch. The NYC Game Jam, set to begin on November 14, will challenge participants to develop games with the theme "Get There Already," emphasizing transportation and urban exploration.
Unlike the violent themes of the Grand Theft Auto series, this competition mandates the creation of family-friendly games free from weapons or illegal activities. A panel of industry professionals will judge the submissions, with the top three teams receiving cash prizes totaling $5,000, aiming to boost careers in New York City's gaming sector.
Supported by city agencies including the Mayor's Office and the New York City Economic Development Corporation, the event includes a career fair. This fair will connect participants with gaming studios, offering mentorship and job exploration opportunities. New York City's gaming industry currently supports approximately 7,900 jobs and generates an estimated $2.6 billion annually.
