Edge parent and Golden Joystick Awards organizer Future has extended its media partnership with U.K. broadcaster Channel 4.

The broadcaster has launched two talent-finding initiatives this month, asking up-and-coming developers to submit ideas for mobile and Flash games for the chance to win a Golden Joystick Award, cash prizes and industry exposure.

In addition, the Golden Joystick Awards and 4Talent are asking budding developers to submit their ideas for mobile games. Nine individuals will be invited to a pitching workshop as part of this year"s London Games Festival. After a final pitch to a judging panel, one idea will be chosen to receive not only a cash prize and an honour at the Golden Joystick Awards but also the chance to have the idea optioned for future commercial development.

Also, the Golden Joystick Awards announced the new category, "E4.com Grand Master Flash". Winners will be chosen from submissions sent to the E4.com website.

More information on the talent competitions can be found at http://www.channel4.com/joystick.