15 indie developers re-imagine Pong for iOS, hope to win Atari contract

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As far as video games go, it doesn't get much simpler than [Pong][3] -- two paddles, one ball, no complications. A classic, to be sure, but definitely not the flashiest game when pitted against the [average][4] [smartphone][5] [title][6] -- maybe that's why [Atari][7] is asking indie developers to jazz it up. Yes, the Pong Indie Developer Challenge is in full swing, and Atari has pared down some 90-odd submissions to mere 15. Not familiar with the contest? Here's a quick refresh: Atari is looking for indie developers to re-imagine Pong for iOS as a fun, original, visually interesting and overtly _marketable_ title. The stakes? Winners can score up to $100,000 and a publishing contract with Atari. Many of the semi-finalists' redesigns are as simple as adding multitouch gestures or bending the traditionally square playing field into a more circular court, but a few ambitious developers mixed it up with 3D playing fields, anthropomorphic paddles or augmented reality multiplayer. Check out _Mashable's_ collection of contestant trailers at the link below for a look at the Pong of tomorrow. As for us? We're still pretty pleased with [yesterday's model.][8]

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