Studio Category is meant for independent studios working on commercial projects with significant funding and resources.
Your team's game belongs to Studio Category if following criteria for your Team and Game apply.
Team Criteria:
1) Your team has 200 000 € or more in funding or sales revenue within the last 12 months, or your team has 8 or more full-time team members (2x half-time members = 1 full time member, etc.).
Criteria has to apply when submitted to Championship and evaluated by GDWC.
Game Criteria:
1) Your team's Game is a commercial project, meaning it is looking to generate revenue.
2) The Game has been or will be released in 2022, or it is still in active development (including Early Access, Soft Launches, and Open Alpha / Beta) in which case original release date can be before 2022.
3) The Game is available on any of the following digital platforms: PC, Mobile, Consoles, VR/AR, Browser.
4) The Game is not a remake, re-release, or remaster, and the game is not a mod or DLC.
Read Championship Rules and our FAQ for more detailed info.
In Studio Category the Jury will pick one (1) Winner and four (4) Runner-ups for the Jury Choice Award.
Gamers will also pick one (1) Winner and four (4) Runner-ups for the Fan Choice Award in popular vote.