uGenGames.com - Where You Can Make Your Own Games

uGenGames is not simply a gaming site. Yes, you can play games, there are plenty of them to choose from, however, why limit yourself to playing, when you can create your own? As the name suggests, uGenGames is a portal for Flash developers, graphic designers and games enthusiasts. They can design and customize their own games using the site’s API. There’s also a chance to win money. Uploaded games may only be in Adobe Flash SWF file format; games with widths more than 560 pixels will be resized. Games can easily be embedded in blogs and social networks such as Facebook and Myspace. Of course, if you’re not into making your own games, there’s plenty to keep you occupied. Some of the more attention-grabbing games include ‘Kick my Ass,’ ‘Pimp My Sleigh,’ and ‘Muck About’. As you can see, the developers like to keep it interesting.

In their own words

“ugenGames is a Consumer online User Generated Games portal for players, developers and graphic designers, allowing them to create & upload, customize and share web and mobile Flash based games.
ugenGames site serves as a unique way for users to mix their media with existing game engines and share their personalized games alongside friends. Anyone can add their own game engine or graphics to ugenGames library in a process that.s fast and simple..
It's easy, fun and can be rewarding !
Any ugenGames can be embedded on a blog page (MySpace, Facebook, Blogger...) a forum or anywhere on the Web.”

Why it might be a killer

Anyone willing and wishing to whet their whistle making games will appreciate this site. It lets you flex your Flash muscles and develop, cute, smart and entertaining games that will be enjoyed by the masses. Game lovers, on the other hand are guaranteed fresh, new games frequently.

Some questions

Do game developers get to license their games? How are contest winners decided?