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DEVELOP 100: Numbers 1 to 100 now viewable at www.develop100.com

DEVELOP 100: Special free 'flickable' version of the print book is now online for your pleasure

So you've digested the full list, and our profiles, but want to know some of the key facts, trends, and regional details on those who made it in this year's Develop 100? Then look no furtherâ?¦

With our Develop 100 list already turning heads and raising eyebrows the world over, weâ??re running all the associated editorial online. Here, we kick start things with profiles of the top ten companies in the bookâ?¦

For the next part in our special focus on the big names listed in the 2008 Develop 100, we're presenting here key profiles from the top 50, from Ubisoft France (#11) to Game Freak (#30)â?¦

Continiuing our special focus on the big names listed in the 2008 Develop 100, we're presenting here key profiles from the top 50, from Codemasters (#31) to Bizarre Creations (#50)â?¦

Dr Tanya Byron has spoken of her ‘difficult’ meeting with notoriously anti-violent games MP Keith Vaz. The private meeting, which took place as Dr. Byron gathered evidence for her Review, was also attended by Giselle Pakeerah – the mother of murdered Leicester schoolboy Stefan and a constituent of Mr. Vaz. …

Those desperate to get the MCV Awards started early have been invited to join Gem and Codemasters across the road in a bar from early evening. The pre-drinks sponsors will be offering hospitality to all ticket holders from 6pm at the Parker McMillan Bar, 47 Chiswell Street. This is directly …

PAUL JACKSON: I’d like to start off by saying thank you for all of the positive things you’ve put forward. It’s been really marvellous to follow your progress. As you’ve pointed out in those 50-something press interviews you’ve done, it was very clear that you were very supportive of the …

Wii competitor codenamed 'Newton' claims website