DEVELOP AWARDS 2012 Euro visionaries


Michael Acton Smith beamed in a video acceptance speech


The brightest developers in Europe picked up big prizes at last week’s Develop Industry Excellence Awards. The biggest honour fell to Gaikai founder David Perry. But teams across Europe – large and small – were all handed key accolades. Here are the winners


CREATIVITY


“This awards, along with our millions of players, is a


GRAND PRIX Mind Candy


“It was only a year ago we won our first industry award at the Develop Awards and now we’ve won the Grand Prix. It’s mind-boggling. Thanks to the amazing Mind Candy team, and to the millions of kids around the world that play Moshi Monsters.”


Michael Acton Smith, CEO, Creative Director and Founder


USE OF NARRATIVE Dear Esther (Thechineseroom)


NEW IP Frozen Synapse(Mode 7)


“This is an incredible


PUBLISHING HERO Steam (Valve)


PARTNERS DEVELOPMENT LEGEND David Perry (pictured with mother)


“I’m incredibly flattered by this award. I’m from Great Britain and have incredible respect for the people that have been recognised in previous years.”


David Perry 24 July 20th 2012 www.mcvuk.com


honour. I’d like to thank the judges, all of our users, and the whole team at Valve.”


Anna Sweet, Business Development, Valve


AUDIO ACCOMPLISHMENT Battlefield 3(EA DICE)


testament to the accomplishment of the Battlefield


3 audio team.” Carl Vikman,


Head of Sound, EA DICE


USE OF A LICENCE Batman: Arkham City (Rocksteady Studios)


“This award means a lot to us as it was voted for by the industry. That’s really important to Mode 7.”


Paul Taylor, Joint MD, Mode 7


VISUAL ARTS Rayman Origins (Ubisoft Montpellier)


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