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MS, Doritos Team on Arcade Game Contest

By the Betanews Staff | Published June 21, 2007, 3:50 PM

While it had previously called on developers to produce a game for Xbox Live Arcade, Microsoft is now turning to consumers for the next big game idea. Through a partnership with Doritos, five finalists will be selected among Doritos-theme game concept submissions, and given an opportunity to work side by side with developers to bring their concept to reality.

The winner will be announced in November after a month-long voting period. The game would then be available as a free download in Summer 2008. In addition to the grand prize of their winning game on Xbox Live, each of the five finalists will receive a prize pack worth $6,000. Entries will be accepted between now and July 29 at the promotion's Web site.

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Ray Dorset
Jun 22, 2007 - 8:40 AM

LOL, hick food, for the hick console...

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imafurby
Jun 21, 2007 - 4:30 PM

Microsoft x Doritos x sedentary gamers = Serious weight gain. I wouldn't go there.

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Paul Skinner
Jun 21, 2007 - 5:06 PM

I would have thought it meant muchos (or should the be nachos) fun.

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