For one night only, Ace, our alien space-mining friend, gets to put down his pickaxe and hit the red carpet.

Yes, Gumulon, Stride’s chewing-controlled game, is a finalist in the People’s Choice Awards at SXSWi (a small, not widely discussed festival in America).

Tonight is Ace’s big night and, if you happen to be in Austin, he needs your help. If you’re heading to the ceremony download the voting app and choose Ace’s colour when the time comes:

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.makelight.visualvoting

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/visual-voting/id816176741?mt=8

Go on, what has a space-mining alien ever asked of you?