Game Gale has been extended until 12:00 AM GMT on May 17th, 2010!

Game Gale is a Spring Game Making contest, the goal of which is to make a game in just over two weeks! The games will be commented and scored by a panel of judges. A simple theme will be announced when the contest begins to ensure equal development time for all parties involved. Although this is a competition, the main goal is just to have fun making games!


Theme:
Escape (from prison, an alien spaceship, your boring job, a bad relationship, whatever)


The Rules

-The contest with begin at May 1st, 12:00 AM GMT and end at 12:00 AM GMT on May 16th. All entries should be made entirely in this time frame.
-A Theme will be announced that all games must adhere to in some form. The theme could be anything form a setting to an abstract concept.
-You must have permission to use all art, music, materials, etc. And no, Square-Enix, Nintendo, etc did not give you permission to use their graphics. When it is made does not matter as long as you have the rights to it. Judges will favor original content over rips.
-The game must run on Windows XP or higher, the judges should not require any additional components to play your entry.
-Games should contain a text file containing instructions on how to play your game, as well as properly documenting any resources you used!
-Games started before the start time are frowned upon.
-Entries must be submitted before the deadline to be accepted.
-Extensions will be granted only in truly exceptional circumstances. If extensions are given they will apply to all participants.
-Your game can be made in any engine and can be of any genre, not just an RPG.
-Although this is a competition, you are expected to show proper sportsmanlike conduct to your competitors. Trash talking and the like will be frowned upon.
- Most important rule Have fun!

Results
First Place:
SkYscrapeR
Second Place:
Astral Conjunction
Third Place:
Castle Chase