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“Modders” Sought for Game Modification Contest

6th Annual Mod of the Year Awards Celebrates Independent Developers

New York, NY – Mod DB, the premier website dedicated to game modification, is calling on gamers for submissions for the annual Mod of the Year Awards (MOTY 2007).  The contest will take place beginning November 15, 2007 and will run through January 15, 2008.

The MOTY 2007 on Mod DB is the definitive event in the video game industry that showcases the best game modifications (a.k.a. “mods”) in the world and recognizes the mod teams behind them.  A video game “mod” is a variation of a game or in-game elements. It can add new content to the underlying game (partial conversions) or offer an entirely new game (total conversions).

The awards pays tribute to the creativity, dedication, and hard work independent developers and amateur game designers put into creating unique experiences through video and interactive features, free downloads and consumer voting.  This year’s contest is once again sponsored by The Art Institute Online, the US Navy and Alienware.

Mod DB is seeking submissions of modified games, either partial or total game conversions of existing titles to add to its existing database of over 4,000.  The entries will be voted upon by visitors to Mod DB beginning on November 15, 2007. By December 15, the top 100 game mods will be posted and a final round of voting will determine the illustrious “Mod of the Year” and secondary prize winners.

For more information about MOTY 2007, please visit http://moddb.com.

ABOUT MOD DB
Mod DB (http://www.moddb.com) is the premiere online community that unites developers, players, and their ideas and provides a dynamic forum for the people who shape the games we play.  Mod DB is the largest mod website for both users and developers, counting over 2 million unique visitors each month and over 130,000 registered developers.

ABOUT THE ART INSTITUTE ONLINE™
Graduate to a future in Game Art & Design and get there online.  The Art Institute Online™ (http://www.aionline.edu), a division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Game Art & Design Program concentrates on the artistic side of games - not computer programming.  This unique program is your first step toward becoming an artist and designer in the multi-billion dollar game design industry.

ABOUT US NAVY
Operating stealth submersibles. Guiding unmanned drones. Manning the complex systems that protect our country. It’s not a video game, it’s a job description in the Navy. Here, discover stimulating high-tech positions in any of 60 sought-after, high-growth fields. From aviation support to sonar technology. Information systems to cryptology. Next-generation weaponry to advanced electronics. Whatever you’re into, find an exciting and rewarding opportunity waiting. Complete with elite paid training. Great benefits. Educational assistance. And the chance to impact the world around you. For more information, visit navy.com or call 1-800-USA-NAVY. Navy. Accelerate your life.™

ABOUT ALIENWARE™
Alienware offers unique and award-winning technology products that incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service. Alienware has been recognized by INC 500, won the Shoppers’ Choice Award as the Best Performance Desktop by Computer Shopper’s reader survey, had its Alienware Area-51 ranked among “The 25 Greatest PCs of All Time” by PC World and also received PC Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Award in its 18th Annual Reader Survey. Alienware systems are available direct within the United States, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, please visit www.alienware.com or call 1-800-ALIENWARE.

ABOUT GMS
GMS (http://www.e-gms.com) is a visionary company that operates on the cutting edge of the game industry.  Our mission is to establish and enhance the relationship between people, their favorite games, and appropriate brands.