Abertay University has launched its world-leading computer games competition Dare to be Digital.
Fifteen teams from countries as far afield as China, Denmark and India have nine weeks to create a video game from scratch.
The final results will go on show to the public and industry experts at Dare ProtoPlay at the Caird Hall on August 12 to 14 and the winning team will be given the BAFTA ‘Ones to Watch’ award at the Video Game BAFTAs.
In previous years the completed games were unveiled at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival but Abertay University vice-principal Professor Steve Olivier said it has been “a conscious decision” to bring the finale of the competition back to Dundee.
“We are from the city, of the city and like to put stuff back into the city,” said Professor Olivier. “This is evidence of our new strategic plan, which goes before the University Court this week to be at the heart of the community.”
Will Dawson, convener of Dundee City Council’s development committee, said, “Abertay is a world leader in teaching game development so it is fantastic to see this competition take place year after year.”
Andrew Semple, studio director at Rockstar North, said, “Dare to be Digital provides an important platform for fostering and bringing on new talent to the video games industry. Rockstar is honoured to once again lend its support and provide mentoring to this year’s competitors.”
Richard Hare, co-founder and president of Dundee-based Outplay Entertainment, said, “The competition is now over a decade old and has been recognised as one of the most valuable experiences a student can gain if they’re serious about entering the games industry.”Find out more at daretobedigital.com