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Rockstar Games has responded to the need to cut content in the Australian version of GTA IV. Rockstar has reassures gamers that the cuts are minor, but has called on the Australian government to introduce an R18+ classification. The statement in full: The Australian version of Grand Theft Auto IV …

Technology editor at the BBC Darren Waters has stated that following Nintendo’s deal with the BBC to bring iPlayer content to the console, the Wii is the only system to offer the kind of multimedia functionality Sony and Microsoft have been talking up for years. How ironic that it is …

Format-holder takes the crown in our list of the world's most successful studios, while Europeans beat Canadians

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. …