Celebrating the Success of CAPCOM GAMES COMPETITION for Students

The Success of the CAPCOM GAMES COMPETITION

Recently, Capcom announced the winners of its highly anticipated student game development competition, the "CAPCOM GAMES COMPETITION." This event is designed to nurture and support the next generation of creators. On November 29, the award ceremony was held, celebrating the innovative works presented by talented teams.

A Platform for Young Creators

The competition attracted 93 teams, with 15 of them making it to the finals after an extensive evaluation process. Over a six-month period, these groups collaborated on the development of their games, focusing on various roles such as programming, graphics, and sound design. Capcom supported these aspiring creators through lectures and hands-on training on how to effectively use their proprietary engine, the "RE ENGINE," providing valuable insights into practical skills required in the gaming industry.

Judging Criteria and Awards

The entries were evaluated based on originality, playability, completeness, and creativity. With the aim to reward excellence, several awards were instituted, including the grand prize, excellence award, special prizes, and corporate awards. The standout title "octΩpus" created by the team "Critical Path" from HAL Osaka clinched the top award, mesmerizing judges with its intuitive gameplay, impressive graphics, sound design, and full production quality.

Commitment to Education and Development

Capcom is committed to fostering a safe and conducive environment for game development. By continuing to offer learning opportunities, the company aims to enhance research and development in educational institutions, thereby contributing to the growth of excellent talent within the gaming industry. Furthermore, Capcom aspires to elevate the entire gaming sector by acting as a reliable corporate citizen through proactive CSR initiatives.

A Look at the Winners

The awards for the CAPCOM GAMES COMPETITION were presented as follows:

Award	Game Title	Team Name	Educational Institution
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Grand Prize	octΩpus	Critical Path	HAL Osaka
Excellence Award	Turret Valet	Neighbor	Amusement Media Academy
Special Award	FLUENT	Team Hokkaido	Hokkaido University of Science and Technology
Special Award	ATEA: THE LOST SEEKER	DiBi	HAL Tokyo
AWS Award	octΩpus	Critical Path	HAL Osaka
Autodesk Award	Turret Valet	Neighbor	Amusement Media Academy
Intel Award	BREAK RUNE	RE RAMEN	Nihon Kogakuin College Kamata Branch
Turtle Beach Award	octΩpus	Critical Path	HAL Osaka

These awards, sponsored by various corporate partners, recognize outstanding achievements in game development in the educational sector. For more details, visit the official CAPCOM GAMES COMPETITION site at Capcom Games.

Insights from the Winners

Mahiro Ioka, the representative of "Critical Path," expressed his gratitude: "Thanks to the hard work and creativity of our team, we were able to win the grand prize, and I honestly feel relieved. During the game development using the RE ENGINE, I was amazed by its capacity to simultaneously render a vast number of beautifully designed assets. I hope to utilize the experience and knowledge I gained to create games that meet users’ expectations in the future."

Capcom's COO, Haruhiro Tsujimoto, commented, "This event showcased the incredible creativity and ingenuity of the participants, emphasizing the potential of the young talents who will shape the future of the gaming industry. I sincerely hope that the teamwork and professional spirit cultivated during this experience will serve these young developers well in all their future endeavors."

The CAPCOM GAMES COMPETITION serves not only as a platform for showcasing talent but also as an integral part of nurturing the future of game development. Capcom remains committed to guiding these new creators as they embark on their career paths.