3D Buzz Hosting Old School Level Design Contest for Unreal Tournament 3

3D Buzz has issued a challenge for modders to enter its Old School Level Design Contest for Unreal Tournament 3. The real challenge is to create an inventive deathmatch map using only the original content included in Unreal Tournament 3. Yes, that means no custom content… absolutely none.

The move is meant to level the playing field so novice modders will have a fighting chance to compete along side more experienced enthusiasts. The winner will have his or her level reviewed by none other than Epic’s Design Director, Cliff Bleszinski.

Contest Prizes:

Grand Prize Winner:

- $1000 cash prize
- PlayStation 3 game console (or $500 cash
- Autographed copy ofUnreal Tournament 3 signed by the developers
- Video review of your level by the staff of 3D Buzz
- Video review of your level by Epic Design Director Cliff Bleszinski

First and Second Runners-Up:

- PlayStation 3 game console (or $500 cash)
- Autographed copy of Unreal Tournament 3 signed by the developers
- Video review of your level by the staff of 3D Buzz

All challengers should report to the official 3D Buzz Old School Level Design Contest homepage. You can check out 3DBuzz.com for some inspiration. All entries must be in by 11:59:59 PM CST on June 30, 2008 so get a move on.

I find it both appropriate and satisfying that this announcement comes on the heals of my mod article. Viva la PC!

via Press Release