If you have the idea for the next Minecraft or Fez, there's good news, as the "Independent Game Festival" is now accepting submissions.
This year, after receiving over 850 entries last year, "the Festival has expanded each existing category to six finalists, all of which will be available in playable form at a larger, expanded IGF Pavilion on the GDC show floor, and will compete for nearly $60,000 in prizes."
$30,000 of that is for the Seumas McNally Grand Prize. Really, though, it's about the prestige of being a game development hero.
Notable former IGF winners over the past 15 years include Spelunky, Fez, Minecraft, Limbo, World of Goo, Braid, Castle Crashers, Everyday Shooter and many more of the game industry's breakthrough independent titles.
"All of us here at the IGF are eager to see this year's selection of games. Each year, the community manages to outpace itself in innovation and artistry, and we expect nothing less for this 15th anniversary Festival," said IGF Chairman Brandon Boyer.
"In the same spirit of that evolution, we've given our submission system an overhaul that should greatly enhance the experience for both our entrants and our judges alike, and look forward to hearing your feedback. Best of luck to all entrants -- we can't wait to see what you create!"
Winners will be announced at the IGF Awards Ceremony, March 27, 2013. The submission time closes on October 17th, 2012, so act now!