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Develop '09: PaRappa the Rapper's creator on uniting the industry

Develop '09: Format-holder discusses new device at Develop Conference

Consumers will pay more than expected for new game releases this Q4, as the weak pound and record development costs force publishers to increase trade prices. Activision has confirmed that the eagerly-awaited Modern Warfare 2 will carry a hefty RRP of 54.99 – and retailers have been warned that other …

Over 500 people packed into the Hilton Metropole hotel last night to see 15 different firms or individuals take home a Develop Award. The full list of winners follows: CREATIVITY Best New IP LittleBigPlanet (Media Molecule)

 Best Use of a Licence Lego Batman (Traveller’s Tales)
 Visual Arts LittleBigPlanet (Media Molecule)

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Over 500 games development execs saw 15 different winners walk home with a Develop Award last night. The full-house ceremony in Brighton honoured the best companies working in or serving the European games development sector over the last 12 months. Media Molecule took him five prizes – for Best New …

Leeds and North studios praised at big night for games development

Former Sony Studios head takes home key accolade at Develop Awards

Long-running Britsoft firm given prestigious honour last night

UK team crowned with New IP, Visual Arts, Technical Innovation, New Studio and Independent Studio

The full list of who won what in our 19 awards