The EdenSpark Game Jam series features a total prize pool of $250,000 spread across 12 monthly competitions. Winning entries from each event will have an opportunity to be shortlisted for the grand finale, where the top award will reach $50,000.

The Community Choice award, determined by participant voting, was awarded to SubMind by developer lookibed. The two-player cooperative puzzle game received the highest score from fellow creators, earning a $1,000 prize.

In the Dev’s Choice category, third place went to Rhytm Cube by F1ow. The rhythm-based solo project impressed judges with its gameplay design, visual presentation, and atmosphere, securing a $750 award.

Second place was awarded to CyberSlasher from the 3D Artel MISIS team. The roguelike project stood out for its ambitious use of 3D visuals and EdenSpark’s rendering technology, earning the team a $1,000 prize.

Taking the top Dev’s Choice honor was Slime Shape by teezaboo. The puzzle-platformer was recognized for its polished gameplay, strong central mechanic, and potential for broader commercial success. The project earned the competition’s largest prize of $2,250.

With the first event now complete, Gaijin Entertainment has officially launched the second EdenSpark Game Jam. The new competition revolves around the theme “Mass Control,” encouraging developers to interpret the concept in creative ways, ranging from crowd management and social influence to physics-driven gameplay mechanics.

Participants have 14 days to create and submit a playable game using the EdenSpark platform. Developers can work individually or form teams of up to 10 members.

According to Gaijin Entertainment founder Anton Yudintsev, the first competition demonstrated how quickly creators could turn ideas into functional game prototypes using the platform, and the company is eager to see how participants approach the new theme.

Beyond prize money, the EdenSpark initiative aims to provide aspiring developers with opportunities to build, publish, and showcase their projects. The platform also offers a pathway for creators interested in bringing their games to consoles while maintaining ownership of their intellectual property and the freedom to self-publish on other platforms.

The second EdenSpark Game Jam is now underway, giving developers another chance to earn recognition and move one step closer to the series’ grand finale and its $50,000 top prize.

The IGDA Foundation provides free mentorships, professional development programs, and career opportunities, helping newcomers get their start while also guiding seasoned pros looking to grow into leadership roles. Their mission is simple but powerful: to build a more diverse, inclusive, and accessible games industry where everyone has the chance to thrive.

Learn more: https://www.igdafoundation.org

DO THE GAME isn’t your average developer diary. This is raw, unscripted, and deeply personal. The series follows the ups and downs of ten close friends-turned-creators as they dive headfirst into developing Den of Wolves, a game they believe has the potential to be the ultimate co-op heist experience. After riding high off the success of GTFO, the team landed a major investment. But with big money comes big pressure—and the reality of game dev hits hard.

This isn’t just a highlight reel of cool features and dev updates. DO THE GAME shows it all: creative clashes, impossible deadlines, mental burnout, and the emotional toll of turning passion into product. 10 Chambers made the bold choice to document everything, even when things got messy. No filters. No PR gloss.

“With our previous success of GTFO and now working on a major title like Den of Wolves, it might seem glamorous,” says Oscar J-T Holm, Co-Founder at 10 Chambers. “But growing a studio while building a game is incredibly stressful. Even close friendships are tested. This series is our attempt to show the truth behind the scenes.”

And that truth? It’s not always pretty. In fact, founder Ulf Andersson doesn’t sugarcoat it: “I hate making this documentary,” he admits.

DO THE GAME aims to reveal the chaos, passion, and raw determination that fuel modern game development. It’s for anyone who’s ever wondered what it really takes to make a game—and what’s at stake when you’re trying to make history.

Check out the teaser trailer and find out more at www.dothegame.com. Stay tuned for updates on where you can stream the series.

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Key features:

• 10 playable characters, each with their unique abilities, skills and weaknesses
• Classic turn-based JRPG combat system
• Roguelite mixed with Dungeon Crawler elements
• Randomly generated levels ensure that players will find new secrets, monsters and events on each playthrough
• Lots of additional quests and tasks from NPC’s
• A dark fantasy atmosphere inspired by Castlevania, Diablo and the Dark Souls series
• Sin system affects the difficulty of each playthrough
• A wide variety of skills to learn, armor to craft, and artifacts to discover
• 7 main locations with unique enemies and gameplay features

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