EDITORIAL A FOND FAREWELL
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IT’S NOT THE easiest time to step aside as editor of Develop. Look through this very issue and you’ll see what I mean. GTA V is rubbing shoulders with a quirky Google Glass game. Iconic animator Aardman has granted us access to its games development department, and the workshops where it builds global IP from modelling clay. Numerous high-profile technology companies
THE INSIDE STORY OF GRAND THEFT AUTO V Behind the scenes at Rockstar North, where a phenomenon was crafted
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DEVELOP QUIZ The results are in
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MOBILE TECH An in-depth guide
HEARD ABOUT Sounding out Xbox
are pushing their tools in exciting new directions. The progress, diversity, positivity and opportunity in the games industry evident today, and in this issue, demonstrates why holding the reins to the magazine has been such a pleasure. But, after this issue, I will be stepping aside, handing over to our new editor, the brilliant James Batchelor. I’m delighted to say I’ll still be involved as contributing editor with all the same contact details, so you haven’t gotten rid of me that easily, but a new and deserving team member will capably fill my shoes. And likely turn up to your studio in smarter shoes than I ever did, having arrived on a more mature mode of transport than a thrashed old skateboard. So all that’s left is for me to thank you. Thank you
for reading, and thank you for all the help over the years, including the unforgettable studio visits and interviews. Thanks especially to the contributors for their hard work and fascinating words. The games development community is the most inspiring and friendly I know of, and the past five years have been a hugely exciting time to be involved. There’s many challenges, of course – to pen a
BEHIND THE SCENES AT AARDMAN The iconic animation house opens its games studio’s doors to Develop
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GOOGLE GLASS DEV How one studio is tackling the tech
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Opinion and analysis . . . . . . . .P11 Key release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P45 Heard about . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P51 Directory – Recruitment . . . . .P56 Directory – Spotlights . . . . . . .P60 FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .P66
news piece on Blitz’s closure in my final issue as editor was utterly unpleasant – but five years at Develop has convinced me of one thing: the future of our industry is a great one indeed, including for those now seeking employment. And so it is that Develop will continue as long as games development does, covering the remarkable work you all do, and, hopefully, contributing in some way. See you out there.
Will Freeman
will.freeman@
intentmedia.co.uk
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