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CutthroatCon

 

Stemming from the SuperCon 2K Series, Colorado Cutthroat is proud to present CutthroatCon. Cutthroat Con is part of SuperCon 2K Series and home to the 9th annual Colorado Cutthroat Console Tournament, the state championship for Colorado Cutthroat. CutthroatCon is committed to showcasing game developers, talented artist and talented tournament players in Colorado as well as provide the following for game enthusiasts in Colorado and beyond:


  • Highlight game developers and graphic artists in Colorado and beyond

  • Host a panel of professionals from the gaming industry to educate those
    who attend on aspects of the gaming industry


  • Bring in a celebrity guest from the gaming industry to speak

  • Support those educational institutions that support Colorado Cutthroat throughout
    the year i.e. Westwood College, University of Colorado in Denver

  • Award three awards in the amount 1st - $1000, 2nd - $500, 3rd - $250 to
    those students who submit graphic artist and game development work to be judged.
    Total prize money would be $3500

  • Raise charity money for the charity organizations that we work with i.e.Children's
    Hospital and Black Student Services

  • Provide organizations the ability to showcase their product to gamers across
    Colorado and beyond



  • Showcase the talent of competitive and casual video gaming with our 9th
    annual Colorado Cutthroat Console Tournament (State Championship)

 

Colorado Cutthroat and the NVGA is hosting a one day gaming convention that will provide a wonderful gaming experience for everyone.


Date: August 17th - 18th, 2012

Location: University of Colorado in Denver, 900 Auraria Parkway 80204, Tivoli Building

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Game Developers Submission and Artist Alley

 

If you are an up and coming gaming studio looking for a great way to show off your current build of your game with the chance to get great beta testing from you community or you are developer wanting to show off a new phone app or an artist looking to show off and sell your work then we have a place for you.

 

CutthroatCon, just like SuperCon 2010 last year, is providing a FREE artist alley for all artists wanting to show off their talents. For the first time this year if a you are game developer needing a 10 X 10 spot to show off your work we are offering this space for $300 per booth. Please send an email to cutthroatcon@coloradocutthroat.com with the following information:

 

Game Developers:

 

  • Name
  • Phone Number
  • Name of Company
  • What game/app are you showcasing
  • Equipment Needed
  • Additional Comments / Questions

 

Artist Alley:

 

  • Name
  • Phone Number
  • Name of Company
  • Website
  • Additional Comments / Questions
  • Picture (optional) (150 X 150)
  • Bio

 

 

 

Note: If you are looking for a display that is larger than 10 X 10 a charge will assoicated with that size.

 

Featured Game Developer

 

 

From the developers of the DiChrome series comes an exciting new IP to play at Cutthroat events. Zen Pathz will be center stage at this year's CutthroatCon and other SuperCon 2K Series events. You can stay updated on all the news about ZEN PATHz and other games from Limn Interacitve by going here

 

Featured Artist

 

 

Zach Howard has worked on Aliens and Aliens vs Predator projects for Dark Horse Comics. Specifically, Howard was chosen as the artist on the new 2009 Aliens comics miniseries which relaunched the Aliens franchise. Howard will be involved in judging the Westwood Final Exposure 4.0 student art, video game cosplay contest and will be available for autographs through the entire convention.

Website: http://www.zachhoward.com/

 

Current artist and vendors in the artist alley

 

 


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Feautred Panels or Workshop

 

CutthroatCon is about the education of all gamers and the gaming industry, educational institutions with gaming programs, the anime scene and gaming scene is filled many knowledgeable individuals and organizations that would love to spread their knowledge to everyone. You can see all the list of panels and workshop that will be at CutthroatCon here.

 

If you would like to apply to host a panel and/or workshop please email cutthroatcon@coloradocutthroat.com and provide the following information:


  • Real Name
  • Phone Number
  • Panel / Workshop Name
  • Panel / Workshop Description ((We will copy exactly to panel lists)
  • Equipment Needed
  • Perfered day and times (pick 3 time slots that you would want you panel at)
  • How Long will your panel run?
  • Do you need any prep Time? if so how much?(If more then 10 minutes)
  • Additional Comments / Questions

 

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Game Art Exhibit Contest - Final Exposure 4.0

 

Colorado Cutthroat and Westwood College will be showcasing the best 3D Animation and 2D Digital art from students currently attending Westwood North and South Campus. All submissions will be reviewed by selected from both the gaming and art industry. Those who submit and get selected will be competing for the following prizes:

 

  • 1st - $1000
  • 2nd - $500
  • 3rd - $250

 

This is a professionally juried art show. Rules and regulations will be available in a downloadable packet here

 

Note - Rules and Regulations are subject to change

 

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How to participate

Pre-registration / At the Door:

Pre-reg (May 7- July 25):

$20

 

Door

$25

 

Note: All children under the age of 8 years are allowed to casually play at the event for FREE.

 

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Become a Vendor or Sponsor

 

Companies will have the opporturnity to sell themsevles before and during the event. With the ability to be face to face with your audience the Cutthroat Cons the place to be in July. If you are interested in being a vendor or sponsor at Cutthroat Con please email cutthroatcon@coloradocutthroat.com or contact Gregory Richardson at 303-974-0034. From there we will send you a packet with information on how to get involved

 

 


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Promotions and Special Events

 

 

CutthroatCon Video Game Cosplay Contest

 

Come one, come all, for the costume masquerade and contest! See fellow fans dressed up as your favorite video game and anime characters. Whether you simply love video games so much that you take any excuse to show that love or you want to practice with your costume before NDK, we'll be glad to see you on stage. Walk-ons or skits, we accept them all. if you don't have a costume, come and watch and vote for your favorites.

We will have photo opportunities, so bring your cameras too!


Entries can use up to two minutes (or less, if desired), and can sign up all day Saturday until 2 PM. Forms will be near Registration, online or find the cosplay coordinator. We will play background music, but if you have specific music you would like to use, please bring a CD to be submitted at time of registration.


Below are some general guidelines for this special event:

 

-Entrants must have purchased a con badge

-All entries must be no higher than PG-13.
-No live steel, firearms, incendiary devices, messy substances, or acrobatics

-Do not throw any item.

-Do not run or jump off stage. Period. Remember, you are only dressed as the character. You can't really do the things they can.

 

Costume Contest will begin at 3 PM on Saturday, so be there!

 

Registration Form

 

Table Top Gaming

 

By popular demand table top gaming will be making a special appreance at CutthroatCon this year. Come play some of the most popular table top games out such as Magic and more.

 

Raffle Events

 

Win some cool transformer items. Click here

 

Support local artist, donate to the Children's Hospital and win some great prizes. Click here

 

 

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