Does anyone remember playing the old school Atari gaming system? Things have come a long way since Space Invaders, as we  are seeing new technology evolve everyday with gaming consoles like the Xbox 360 and the PS3 which are now evolving to motion based technology. If anyone can remember the 80’s flick “The Wizard,” starring little Fred Savage and Christian Slater, gaming tournaments are huge events.
DroidGamers are hosting an Android Gaming Challenge #1. Much like the WGC (World Gaming Championships) and other notable gaming tournaments, AGC is going to bring gamers head to head as they try to receive top prizes.
DroidGamers has stated:
“You think you have what it takes to be the best Android gamer across a variety of different game genres? Then feel free to enter and climb your way to the top spot and win yourself the grand prize package plus recognition as the best Android gamer from AGC #1. We will be hosting a few of these each year with a big finale which we can not talk about yet, it’s that big!”
The Tournament
As mentioned, this is a tournament. No blind luck like every other contest or giveaway but skill, gaming skill. This is how it will all go down.
1) For 5 days we will collect scores of all the people who have entered into the tournament. You will have 5 days to get the highest score you can.
2) After the 5 days the Top 40 players will be put into a ladder and from there it is elimination time.
3) Every day after the ladder is made, players will have 24hrs to beat each other (whomever you are paired against at the time). The winner will move on to the next round. This will continue until we have a final champion.
4) Each round will be a new game so as to avoid people mastering any specific game and keep the playing field even. Games will be across multiple genres so one day it could be a puzzle game, the next it could be an action/shooter game and so on.
5) To enter the tournament, just be here when we announce the starting game, we will announce the highest Top 40 scores and the usernames that they belong to once the 5 day qualifiers have ended. Those people will move into the ladder. Also please post here your username that you will be using and make sure you use your correct email address when posting your comment with your username. We may put a sing-up form out if there is a huge amount of people entering, don’t worry though, if you leave a comment as stated, your entry will still be valid.
The Prizes
Prizes will range from free games, gear and swag all the way up to the grand prize package. The grand prize package for the champion of AGC #1 will be a whole bunch of items including a brand new Android phone of your choice, provided by Wirefly.com! We will post an official prize list before the tournament starts.
The Rules
- AGC #1 is open to US residents only! Do not worry my international friends, we are hosting a second AGC right after this one for all the international Android gamers out there!
- If you cheat, you are out of the tournament, simple as that.
- Please make sure you have Android 1.6 or higher on your phone. This is nothing more than to ensure compatibility of games for all players.
- Once in the ladder you will have 24 hours to beat your opponents score, level, achievement (depending on the game that day)
- Each round will start at approx 10am PST and last till 10am PST the following day. We may introduce a day break here and there to let everyone rest.
- The first qualifier game involved in the tournament (the first 5 days for everyone) will be officially announced the day the tournament starts. Each game involved in the Ladder will be announced a few hours before each round starts to give everyone plenty of time to get the game and get a little practice in before the round starts.
- The grand prize winner will receive a package of prizes which will include one (1) brand new Android phone from Wirefly.com. This is subject to availability at the time of winning.
- Prizes will also be handed out to the Top 5 players which will be prize packages. Official prize listing will be announced at tournament start.
- AGC #1 will start qualifiers at approx 10am PST July 30th, 2010
- Official sponsor list will be posted once it has finished being compiled. If you would like to join as a sponsor please see end of article.
- Results will be posted and updated daily until tournament ends.
- All rules are subject to change at any time. Notice will be posted if any rules are modified. A full listing of all the rules (including sponsor rules and qualifications) and details will be made available before tournament starting time.
The Details Summarized
- Tournament starts approx 10am PST July 30, 2010
- To enter the tournament, just be here when we announce the starting game, we will announce the highest Top 40 scores and the usernames that they belong to. Those people will move into the ladder. Also please post here your username that you will be using and make sure you use your correct email address when posting your comment with your username.
- First 5 days are qualifiers for all entries
- Ladder begins after 5 days of qualifiers, Top 40 players will be placed into the ladder
- Each Ladder round will last 24hrs starting at 10am PST and ending 10am PST the following day. We may introduce breaks to let people rest. Each round of the ladder will be a different game.
- The last player standing will be the winner of the Grand Prize package which will include a free new Android phone and listed as Best Android Gamer of AGC #1
- Top 5 players will also win prizes
- No cheating
- We will update scores via our Twitter account as well as post the Ladder results for everyone to see
Via: DroidGamers
How many of you will be entering in this tourney? Let us know in the comments below.
