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1.44MB Game Dev Contest Challenges Creators to Fit Entire Games on a Single Floppy Disk

South Korean developer 2PGameArcade has launched the '1.44MB GAME_DEV CONTEST,' a game development competition that restricts entries to 1,474,560 bytes — the exact capacity of a single 3.5-inch HD floppy disk. Participants are free to use any game engine they choose, as long as the final product fits within the size limit. The contest challenges developers to express creative gameplay within tight retro-inspired constraints.

First seen May 27 ago2 sources covering

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What we know

  • The contest is organized by South Korean studio 2PGameArcade and is called the '1.44MB GAME_DEV CONTEST'
  • Entries must fit within 1,474,560 bytes, matching the storage capacity of one 3.5-inch HD floppy disk
  • Any game engine may be used, provided the finished game stays within the size restriction
  • The competition focuses on creative expression within strict retro-style size constraints