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This month we've published the latest edition of the Develop 100. The Develop site is publishing major extracts from the book - here we present the details of positions 11 to 30â?¦

How to find all the great editorial from our yearly book on the Develop site

This month we've published the latest edition of the Develop 100. The Develop site is publishing major extracts from the book - here we present the details of positions 31 to 50â?¦

Studio leaves brief goodbye message with accompanying photo

Two ex-ensemble programmers have together started their own independent development group, Newtoy. The news marks the fourth independent studio that has formed from the infamous Ensemble closure at the hands of owning company Microsoft. The platform holder’s decision to close down Ensemble – a revered development veteran responsible for the …

Ex-Ensemble programmers working on new iPhone title with reputable artist Ashley Wood

Is gaming finally getting a decent, grown-up national TV show in the UK? Almost 15 years after Dominic Diamond graced our screens on GamesMaster, it has been confirmed Guardian columnist Charlie Brooker is working on a new TV show called Gameswipe which is being produced by Endemol-owned Zeppotron. Brooker was …

Ashes Cricket 2009 for PS3, 360 and PC is set to be one of this summer’s key sporting titles, says Codemasters. The game will go up against a raft of big summer sports titles including EA Grand Slam Tennis, Tiger Woods, Wii Sports Resort and Virtua Tennis 2009. The Ashes …

Ahead of the rumour mill reaching fever point, Nintendo has reportedly confirmed that legendary Pokemon pair Heart Gold and Soul Silver are to be remade for DS.IGN reports that both games, which were initially released for Game Boy Colour in 2000, will feature a number of enhancements alongside the obligatory …

Digital Extremes wins deal with 2K Games to deliver a multiplayer component for the highly anticipated sequel