Munich - Autodesk will officially sponsor the 2011 animago Award in the Best Game Design category, honoring unique and outstanding achievement in the execution of game concepts, skillfulness programming, expertise in graphics, including character design and animation.
The award will be handed out 27 October in Potsdam-Babelsberg as part of the animago Award & Conference. An independent, high-ranking jury will choose the best of all submitted productions.
"We're very delighted that Autodesk is back with us this year. Autodesk is one of our key partners," says Jana Freund, animago Award & Conference project manager. "Their support helps to confirm the significance and acceptance of the animago Award as a prominent international animation prize in the digital media industry".
"The animago has emerged as one of the most renowned awards in the games industry and is a clear reflection of the innovative power that the industry holds," says Martina De Meo Dauert from Autodesk. "At this year's animago Conference, we're also going to offer visitors the opportunity to test our new Autodesk Entertainment Creation Suite 2012."