Yaroze! 2006: Sony Game Design Competition

Sony Japan is holding auditions to unearth new talent in the area of game creation.

The Game Yaroze! 2006 (also known as "Let's Play a Game!") competition has been running since 1995.

The aim of the competition is creating original and completely unique game software for the PlayStation format.

Applications are invited from both professional and amateur scene writers, programmers, script writers, 2D & 3D computer graphics designers, motion designers, sound engineers and any other role required in game development.

The successful candidate will enjoy complete support from Sony Japan, with all living and production expenses paid by the company.

In addition, the successful candidate will have access to equipment and software required to create the game, as well as technical guidance and assistance in setting up a team.

In return, Sony expects the candidate to be completely focused on delivering an original game that will grow the PlayStation market.

Corporations, groups or individuals of any nationality may apply, however, team members must be 18 years of age or over and living in Japan. Entrants must submit their entries via the "Let's Play a Game!" website, which will be launched on November 1 2005.