Firefall Contest Kicks off, Prizes include PAX East Trip, Alienware Laptop, Astro A40

Red 5 Studios announced today the launch of its Battleframe Trailer Challenge, a contest for creative gamers to show off their video-making ability, explore brand new Firefall footage, and compete for awesome prizes – including a trip to PAX East 2012. Red 5 is accepting entries now until March 16th, when the winners are announced. Contestants can submit their completed trailers via Youtube at the official contest page.

Participants will be given previously-unreleased raw gameplay footage along with a handful of music tracks. They’ll have until March 16th to craft a flashy trailer/commercial that highlights their favorite battleframe and submit the Youtube link for entry. Red 5 encourages contestants to enter and promote their trailers as early as possible, as the winners will be decided using a special Red 5 algorithm that incorporates the “likes” and “views” of each Youtube submission.

Red 5 has partnered up with cosponsors, Alienware and ASTRO Gaming, to ensure that the Battleframe Trailer Challenge offers gamers top-notch prizes. The first, second and third place entries will receive the following:

• First Place: An all-expenses-paid* trip for two to PAX East 2012 in Boston, along with $500 spending money. *Red 5 will cover up to $1,500 per round-trip ticket ($3,000 maximum).
• Second Place: An Alienware M14x laptop containing an Intel Core i7 processor, 4GB DDR3 Memory, and GeForce 555M 3GB Graphics Card.
• Third Place: An ASTRO Gaming A40 Audio System featuring a Firefall branded A40 Headset and MixAmp Pro.

Participants can visit http://bit.ly/firefallchallenge to download the official “asset package” and find additional contest details and rules.