The best mobile games submissions are awarded at the prize-giving IMGA ceremony, which takes place in various cities across the United States and Asia.
As developers began carving out a space in the market, the French division of Discreet announced the first "International 3D Mobile Gaming Competition.
"[1] With over $50,000 of prizes to be won, the contest was designed by NCC Partners CEO Maarten Noyons to help showcase young mobile games and was supported by Nokia, Orange, Intel, IBM and more.
[3] Renaming the event the International Mobile Gaming Awards, Noyons has grown IMGA into a worldwide competition.
The main judging criteria are the mechanics of the gameplay, the quality of the sound design and visual art and the originality in storytelling.
Based on their merit, games are recognized in a variety of categories that are decided on by the jury, when they meet each year for the judging process.