The judging panel for Game Changers includes executives from Activision Blizzard, Amazon, Google, Disney Accelerator, and more. The program aims to recognize the growth of game startups and venture investment funds, with 25 companies to be selected across five categories: game studios, gaming platforms, 3D technologies, extended reality, and blockchain & web3. The selection process will also focus on team diversity, including the inclusion of historically marginalized groups.
Key takeaways:
- Peer nominations and self-submissions for Game Changers 2024, an annual top game startup list, are now open online. The deadline for all submissions is Sunday, October 1, 2023.
- Winners of the Game Changers program will receive widespread media coverage, access to an exclusive community, and 1:1 mentoring with industry leaders. They will not give up equity in their company and there is no requirement for in-person appearance.
- The judging panel for Game Changers includes leading gaming executives and operators from major companies like Activision Blizzard, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and more.
- To be eligible for Game Changers, companies must be part of the gaming industry, be no more than five years old, and have no more than 50 full-time employees. The selection process will also focus on the team's diversity.