Worth Reading: Microsoft opens call for ‘Imagine Cup’ competition

PUERTO RICO – In keeping with its commitment to promote the development of Puerto Rico’s video game industry, Microsoft is accepting registration for its Imagine Cup 2013 competition in technology and most prestigious student design worldwide.

The software developer invites young people from around the world to create platforms and technology solutions for Windows-based applications, also known as the “world software Olympics.”

During the 11th edition of the event, Puerto Rico will focus on the category of video games, to develop the next generation of games for Windows, Windows Phone, Xbox and/or Kinect.

“Puerto Rico’s video game industry in emerging and has great potential. In the past year we have learned of more than 12 micro businesses destined to be successful in this industry. Through this effort we continue to discover local talent,” said Yamille Morales, director of new technologies for Microsoft Puerto Rico. More