SMS POWER started the world's first music competition dedicated to SEGA 8-bit platforms. Here're the rules:
Entries are to be related to the Sega 8-bit gaming consoles and their games, namely the Sega Master System, Game Gear, SG-1000, and varieties.
Two types of entries will be competing in the same category : entries related to specific Sega 8-bit games (remixes, medleys) and original compositions playing on Sega 8-bit systems (submitted thru a VGM dump).
Entries are to be submitted through the form in the entries section.
The deadline for submissions is March 20th, 2005. Entries submitted after midnight between March 20th and March 21st, GMT, will not be accepted.
Files submitted must be formatted as either MPEG layer 3 (.MP3), Ogg Vorbis (.OGG), or VGM. If your source format is another (eg: a module), you are encouraged to submit the original format along with a MP3/OGG rendition.
Judging is open for the public, and will take place between March 21st and March 27th, 2005. Voters will be required to register on a dedicated form or the SMS Power forums in order to participate. The exact voting procedure will be provided later.
Acceptance of entries is up to the competition administrators, who may choose to disqualify any entry at their own discretion. Entries containing expressions of racism, religious beliefs, etc will naturally not be accepted. The administrators may also choose to disqualify entries judged as not being serious or being too similar to existing material. So use common sense!
Each composer may compete with any number of entries.
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