Yesterday, winners in eight different categories took to the stage at the Rialto with Soul Shaper being crowned the best prototype. The winning project was submitted by the École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in collaboration with the École NAD-UQAC and the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT). The winners walked away with a sense of pride, a big confidence boost, and an $8,000 scholarship. Of course, they were not the only universities to be recognized at the gala. All in all, $22,000 was given out as scholarships this year.
For this 13th edition, over 150 students had just 10 weeks to build a game prototype. With the help of 39 mentors from the Quebec studios, 19 teams battled for the favour of the jury chaired by Chadi Lebbos, VP Production Intelligence at Ubisoft Montréal :
It’s clear that Quebec universities offer some of the best video game programs in the world today. Quebec’s savoir-faire is in good hands with the next generation of students. Congratulations to all the teams for their exceptional work.” – Chadi Lebbos
At least 10 participants will receive internships and/or jobs at Ubisoft’s studios in Montreal, Quebec City, Saguenay, or Sherbrooke. A dozen of last year’s participants have already been placed in jobs.
Without further ado, here’s the complete list of winners:
Best Prototype – Soul Shaper
Scholarships: 8 000 $
Presented by: École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS)
In partnership with: École NAD-UQAC + Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Best Game Design – Nuclear Rollout
Scholarships: 2 000 $
Presented by: Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
In partnership with: École NAD-UQAC + Polytechnique Montréal
Best Art Direction and Production – After School
Scholarships: 2 000 $
Presented by: Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)
In partnership with: –
Best Technical Challenge and Innovation – Arcade Rush
Scholarships: 2 000 $
Presented by: Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
In partnership with: Université de Montréal (U de M)
Best Creativity and Integration of the Theme – Soul Shaper
Scholarships: 2 000 $
Presented by: École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
In partnership with: NAD-UQAC + Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Best quality of the “3C”s (Camera, Characters, Controls) – Nuclear Rollout
Scholarships: 2 000 $
Presented by: Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
In partnership with: École NAD-UQAC + Polytechnique Montréal
Best User Experience – High Maintenance
Scholarships: 2 000 $
Presented by: Champlain College of Vermont (Montreal Campus)
In partnership with: –
Jury’s Special Award – Feline Fortress
Scholarships: 2 000 $
Presented by: McGill University
In partnership with: Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) + Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Audience Award – Neon Racer
Presented by: Polytechnique Montréal
In partnership with: NAD-UQAC + Concordia University + Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Congratulations and thank you once again to all the participating teams, as well as our mentors, for this incredible 13th edition of the Ubisoft Game Lab Competition!
Photo credit: Véronique Duplain
