BlackBerry 10 Got Game Port-a-Thon live events in Bangkok and Singapore

By http://e27.cohttp://e27.sg/2012/11/30/blackberry-10-got-game-port-a-thon-live-events-in-bangkok-and-singapore/ | Nov 30, 2012 | Events

Port your gaming app to the new BlackBerry 10 platform at BlackBerry Got Game Port-a-Thon live events in various Asia Pacific cities.

One of the major events happening now in the mobile and technology space is the official launch of the BlackBerry 10 platform, and our editor Joash is in Bangkok covering the event. In conjunction to the major event, BlackBerry is having BlackBerry Got Game Port-a-Thon live events in various Asia Pacific cities.

What is it?

You can port your gaming app to the new BlackBerry 10 platform at BlackBerry Got Game Port-a-Thon live events in various Asia Pacific cities. On-site BlackBerry technical experts will also be available to help you port and build your games. On top of that, when you complete your porting on-site, you also stand a chance to get rewarded instantly. You can also submit your apps within seven days of the event and receive up to US$2,000.

What are the rewards? 

  • Successfully port a game app onsite, and receive a BlackBerry PlayBook tablet (one per vendor)
  • Top Arcade, Puzzle and Action games ported onsite receive one BlackBerry 10 Developer Alpha device each
  • Get a game app approved on App World, and receive USD$100 for every eligible app for up to 20 apps
  • Be the first ten for your city to get at least 5 and up to 10 game apps approved on App World, and receive a BlackBerry 10 Developer Alpha device
  • Be the first for your city to get >10 game apps approved on App World, and get a paid trip to BlackBerry Jam Europe on top of the above rewards!

Bangkok’s BlackBerry Got Game Port-a-Thon live event details:

  • Date: December 3, 2012
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (registration starts at 9.30 a.m.)
  • Venue: HUBBA Thailand
  • Address: 19 Soi Ekkamai 4, Sukumvit 63 Rd., Prakanong Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
  • Registration URL: http://www.blackberryjamhack.com/gotgame/

Singapore’s BlackBerry Got Game Port-a-Thon live event details: