I've seen that at least one Flash movie has won Artisanal, but was wondering how a game might be viewed, from an IC standpoint (crazy illusionist with too much free time)? Then again, from what I've seen most IRE artwork is technically considered OOC, so I dunno.

This is all pretty tentative and I doubt my art skills (or epic lack thereof) would get a game I'd be making to place in the contest, but assuming someone made an awesome Aetherspace Invaders or Kavefisher Kombat, might it have a chance?

That would be fun. Bubble Aethership, Nexus Defence, Taint Pandemonium.