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MCV sister publication Develop has unveiled this year’s top 100 studios according to retail sales – head over the the official site to take it all in.

In preparation of GTA IV’s release, Play.com is bundling the game with the Xbox 360 premium console. The game and console together costs just 199.99 and gamers can pre-order it now. This news follows the apparent arrival of an official PS3 bundle later in the month.

Shopto.com has listed and pictured an official GTA IV PS3 bundle on its website. The console bundle is priced at 299.99 and comes with special Grand Theft Auto IV packaging. When contacted a SCE UK spokesperson was unable to comment, but official confirmation of the bundle is expected within the …

The results are in – and Nintendo has shot to the top of the yearly Develop 100 list. Head over to Develop for the full details.

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?¦