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|  "US & CN: Capcom USA Megaman essay contest!"
, posted Tue 29 Apr 18:14
For our US and Canadian café members (except those in Arizona, Puerto Rico, and Quebec, unfortunately):
In conjunction with MegaMan's 16th 15th Anniversary, Capcom USA is hosting an essay contest with some nice prizes. Each qualified entrant will explain, in 150 words or less, why a certain MegaMan character (any chosen -- from main characters to sidekicks to small enemies) is his/her particular favorite.
Among the prizes are the following:
- Name listings in the credits of upcoming MegaMan games
- A choice of one recently/soon-to-be released MegaMan title
(titles that, I believe, have the Megaman 15th Anniversary logo on them)
- Sets of MegaMan action figures
- MegaMan posters
5 Grand Prize winners receive everything but the poster; 10 2nd place winners each receive a set of action figures; 20 3rd place winners each receive a poster. So, that's 35 total winners.
Though the contest began on March 15, it runs until August 15 -- that's 3.5 months, which is a good amount of time to perfect a concise 150-word essay (though, of course, don't wait until the last minute). Contest entries are judged on or about September 15; essays are graded on a 100-point scale, with 50% of the score based on originality of content, and with the other 50% of the score based on clarity of thought. The winners will be selected from those with the highest scores; they'll be notified on October 15, 2003.
If you're wondering about an age limitation, the only one that exists is that entrants must be 13 years of age or older. [The contest rules also state that you must obtain parental permission to enter, not mentioning any age limit. ("Hi, Mom... Dad... sorry I haven't been in touch for the last four or five years -- but could you do me a favor?")] Otherwise, no restrictions are mentioned.
A caveat, though: By entering, you'll be putting yourself on a promotional mailing list. If they mean an e-mail list, make sure you use an e-mail address where you wouldn't mind getting promotional Capcom messages. If they mean an actual snail mail list -- well, er, I don't know how you feel, but I actually like getting tangible video game promotional material. [There's also the "Winners likenesses can be used in promotions" schpeel, but I don't think there's much concern in that.]
Here's the page with all of the contest rules; that page should also include a link to the on-line entry form. (There's a mail form also.)
So, if writing's your forte (uh, no pun intended), or even if it's not, you might want to give it a shot. Good luck! (And, should you win, don't forget that thank-you card to your parents.)
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