Play with Sid Meier

In the late seventies - early eighties of the last century, the prefix "Micro" was in vogue among software companies. No, no, it's not about Microsoft, with all due respect. In 1982, another legend was founded, the name of which is known to all, without exception, to fans of computer games, and especially to fans of the genres of simulators and strategies. 27 years have passed and the names of the founding fathers have long been inscribed in the book of history, not even in gold - platinum letters. Touch the legend?

I am sure that you have already guessed. I'm talking about…



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The person who created MicroProse could have done only 10% of what he did - this is quite enough to get into the bible of computer games. The great and terrible Sid Meier ...

It is thanks to him that every personal computer in the early nineties had the F-19 Stealth Fighter as mandatory software. It is thanks to him that we were proud of our country even in the case of the failure of the mission, seeing the headline about the capture of a foreign spy in the Pravda newspaper. It was because of him that we spent the night driving trains to Sid Meier's Railroad Tycoon . Finally, it was he who laid the foundation for the strategy genre, releasing Sid Meier's Civilization .

I still cannot believe it, but the fact remains: this summer I will have several virtual meetings with Syd - by the will of fate we both entered the international jury of the Level Up 2009 contest, the Russian name is “ Level 2009 ”. See for yourself: I am the eighth . Cool?

The competition is held under the patronage of the Intel Software Network community, and its essence is quite simple: professional game developers and enthusiasts can apply for a competition with a description of their game, we will select the most interesting applications, after which we will play your games for two weeks. Yes, yes, Sid Meier himself will play your game. Unless, of course, you develop computer games. And if you are not too lazy to send us your application .

I'm not sure that you will be able to take a prize. Although last year the five participants from Russia succeeded. But one thing I can promise: you will receive feedback about your game directly from Sid. Well, from me, of course :).

In the fame book of game history, there is still room for new names. Who knows, maybe your name will appear there very soon?

Good luck!