Shuhei Yoshida and Jordan Magnuson Team Up for the Ultimate Game Poem Jam
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Former PlayStation indie boss Shuhei Yoshida and TIGSource founder Jordan Magnuson are judging a new NFTS game jam dedicated to short-form game poems.
As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, former PlayStation indie chief Shuhei Yoshida and TIGSource founder Jordan Magnuson are joining forces to judge a brand new game jam celebrating the art of the videogame poem. Organized by the UK National Film and Television School and kicking off next week, the event challenges creators to build short form, highly personal digital works that blur the lines between interactive software and traditional verse. It is a fascinating intersection of mediums for a player base that already views games as profound emotional spaces rather than mere entertainment products.
For those looking to dive in, the rules are simple and built for accessibility. Submissions must be playable directly in a browser, keeping the barrier to entry low for both developers and the community. Alongside Magnuson and Yoshida, the judging panel features heavy hitters from narrative design and indie development, including contributors from Disco Elysium and South of the Circle. Winners will not only earn serious creative bragging rights, but also Steam gift cards to fuel their next gaming fix.
The jam builds on years of experimentation with short form digital creation, drawing inspiration from Magnuson's extensive work on the poetics of game design. By focusing on brevity, subjectivity, and ritual performance, these projects prove that interactive storytelling does not always need a massive open world or a triple-A budget to leave a lasting mark. Whether you are a seasoned jam participant or a curious community member planning to watch the browser submissions roll in, this is a cool chance to see where code and poetry collide.
Tags: Indie Games, Game Dev, PC Gaming, Web3
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun