Rookie Awards 2024

Overview

This category is a celebration of the best games playable on PC and consoles. This category is a showcase for game developers who have created remarkable gaming experiences that captivate players with their gameplay, storytelling, and technical prowess. If you’ve developed a game that thrives on these platforms, this is your opportunity to gain recognition on an international stage.

Who Should Enter?

This category is ideal for:

• Game Development Teams: Groups who have collaboratively developed a game for PC or console platforms, showcasing excellence in game design, mechanics, and user experience.
• Student Game Projects: Projects created by students that demonstrate creativity, technical skill, and potential for commercial success on PC or console platforms.

Important Notes

• Your game must be playable on PC and/or console platforms.
• Submit a completed game or a playable demo. Concepts or unplayable prototypes are not eligible.
• Include supporting material such as development diaries, concept art, and technical breakdowns to showcase the game’s creation process.
• Team entries are allowed. One team member should submit the project and tag collaborators.

Judging Criteria

Judges will evaluate games based on:

• Gameplay design and innovation.
• Storytelling and narrative engagement.
• Technical execution and graphical quality.
• Overall player experience and engagement.

Requirements & Deliveries

• Read the Rules to ensure eligibility.
• Showcase your game with playable builds, trailers, and supporting development material.

How to Enter

1. Click “Submit Entry” to start your submission.
2. Upload your game, trailers, gameplay videos, and supporting media.
3. Select ‘Game of the Year > PC & Console’ as your category.
4. Add details like cover image, title, description, tags, and software used.
5. Accept rules and confirm eligibility.
6. Confirm & Submit your entry to the judging panel.