Our final award is the Grand Prix, the winner of which is not announced until the event itself. Like the Development Legend
accolade, the winner of this special prize is chosen by the Develop team after detailed consideration and lobbying from the industry.
design; supporting the industry and helping improve its reputation; introduction of new business models; business development; and embracing and succeeding with new platforms. Sometimes the winner is that rare beast that has ticked all these boxes.
“Grand Prix winners have helped redefine the role of the games studio.”
A Grand Prix winner can be
2011 winner: Rovio Entertainment
any European games company that has excelled greatly on many levels. These include genre defining ideas and concept execution; excellence in production, art, audio and
Grand Prix winners are the best of the best. They have helped redefine the role of of the games studio and contributed to the always evolving and exciting business in which we all work.