If you’re still struggling with finding an idea, feel free to check out the inspiration folder I created:

http://www.pinterest.com/snakeman13/connected-world/

3 non-obvious ways to interpret the theme:

• Love can be seen as connection of two worlds
• 2 people break out of prison and are connected trough a chain
• 2 people don’t know from each other, but influence their daily lifes

GameDev Tool Collections:

• http://www.tinyworlds.org/game-development.html
• http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/tools/
• http://onlinegamedev.tumblr.com/

I hope this helps you! Feel free to send me a tweet @tinyworlds