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 = SD-8516 Summer Game Jam
+    \\\ Not for distribution prior to April 1st, 2026 \\\
 The **SD-8516 Summer Game Jam** is an exciting opportunity for retro computing enthusiasts, hobbyist developers, and fans of 1970s/1980s arcade and home console classics to create games for the SD-8516 platform!
 == What is the SD-8516?
-The SD-8516 is a retro-inspired virtual/fantasy computer system designed in the spirit of classic 8/16-bit machines like the Commodore 64 and the SNES. It supports programming in:
+The SD-8516 is a retro-inspired ''fantasy console'' system designed in the spirit of classic 8/16-bit machines like the Commodore 64 and the SNES. It supports programming in:
-- **Stellar BASIC**
+* **Stellar BASIC**
-- **Star Forth** (a FORTH implementation)
+* **Star Forth** (a FORTH implementation)
-- **Assembly Language**
+* **Assembly Language**
 Documentation, including the User's Guide, Programmer's Reference Guide, language tutorials, and example programs, is available at: https://appledog.ca (check the wiki sections for SD-8516 specifics).
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 * Submit a game proposal; the game name, what language (BASIC, FORTH or Assembly), and some information about your game (i.e. what kind of game it is).
-//The proposed game must be a version of a classic home console or arcade game from the 1970s or 1980s -- (think Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Jumpman, Loderunner, and so on! -- get creative with the constraints of the platform!).//
+//The proposed game must be a version of a classic home console or arcade game from the 1970s or 1980s -- (think Space Invaders, Pac-Man, Asteroids, Donkey Kong, Jumpman, Loderunner, and so on! Get creative within the constraints of the platform!).//
 //Proposals will be reviewed, and accepted entrants will be notified.//
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 * Accepted developers get **60 days** to complete and polish their game.
-* During this time I will make myself available to answer questions about the development environment. I will be on discord, reddit, and you can send me e-mail.
+* **During this time I will make myself available to answer questions about the development environment.** I will be on discord, reddit, and you can send me e-mail.
-== Prizes – Total Prize Pool: $2,100 USD
+== Prizes -- Total Prize Pool: $2,100 USD
-- **Overall Best Game**: $1,000 USD
+* **Overall Best Game**: $1,000 USD
-- **2nd Place**: $500 USD
+* **2nd Place**: $500 USD
-- **Best in Category** (one each):
+* **3rd place 'Best in Category'** (one each):
-  - Best BASIC game: $200 USD
+** Best BASIC game: $200 USD
-  - Best FORTH game: $200 USD
+** Best FORTH game: $200 USD
-  - Best Assembly Language game: $200 USD
+** Best Assembly Language game: $200 USD
 Prizes awarded based on creativity, playability, faithfulness to the retro inspiration, technical execution on the SD-8516, and overall fun factor. Judging details will be shared closer to submission.
 == Important Notes
-* By entering and accepting a prize, winners grant distribution rights to Appledog for publishing the games on our webpage (appledog.ca) as part of this paid contest. You retain your own distribution rights as well.
+* By entering and accepting a prize, winners grant distribution rights to Appledog for publishing the games on our webpage as part of this paid contest. You retain your own distribution rights as well.
 * This is a community-focused jam to celebrate retro computing, retro programming and share cool projects with each other!
-- Keep an eye on our Discord, Reddit and Wiki for updates, beta access announcements, proposal templates/examples, and more!
+* Keep an eye on our Discord, Reddit and Wiki for updates, beta access announcements, proposal templates/examples, and more!
 If you're interested in the beta or have questions, send me a private message! I'm here to answer your questions.
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 Who's ready to code some pixel-perfect retro magic? Show me your power!
-(Feel free to crosspost to relevant subreddits like r/retrocomputing, r BASIC, r/Forth, r/assembly, r/gamejams, etc., with credit if desired.)
+(Tell your friends! Please help spread the news of the first SD-8516 Summer Game Jam!)