At Crytek, 2012 has brought about an exciting evolution as we’ve moved into new areas as a company. A quick glance at the list of finalists for this year’s Develop Industry Excellence Awards shows we’re in good company as other developers across Europe begin – or continue – to embrace the potential of growth areas such as mobile and free-to-play gaming. With increasingly versatile tools enabling new developers to bring their vision for games to life, small studios are consistently creating stand-out experiences that can instantly reach a global audience and offer inspiration to larger developers founded on a more traditional business model. At the same time, established studios are accepting the challenge to diversify and harnessing powerful new technology to push the experience of gaming to the next level. In more general terms, the shortlist also serves to reveal the
strength and depth of the industry across the continent as a whole; underscoring its resilience in the face of challenging times and pointing towards a bright future. Good luck to all the finalists, and congratulations on the recognition
you have already rightfully received for your achievements. We look forward to sharing in your success on the night.
Avni Yerl, Co-Founder, Crytek AWARD PARTNERS
“The shortlist reveals the strength and depth of the industry across the continent as a whole.”