The 2004 Develop Industry Excellence Awards will be held August 31, 2004 at the Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington, London. A group of industry experts will judge on awards to be given to developers to recognise innovation, technical skill and diversity in video game development.

The categories for the Develop Industry Excellence Awards 2004 are as follows:

STUDIO TALENT CATEGORY
New UK Studio
New European Studio
Mobile/Handheld Studio
In-House Studio
Independent Studio
Most Improved Studio
Business Development Award

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
New Console IP
New PC IP
Best Use of Online
Art & Sound
Game Innovation
Tools Provider
Services and Outsourcing

PEOPLE
Recruitment Company
Development Team
Development Legend
Publishing Hero

GRAND PRIX AWARD