Don't forget to sumbit your favourite rising stars for this year's list

Develop 30 Under 30: Two weeks left to nominate

You have just over two weeks left to submit your nominations for this year’s Develop 30 Under 30.

One of our most popular annual features, this is the definitive showcase for up-and-coming talent in the games development community.

You can nominate members of your team, your peers or even yourself by emailing James.Batchelor@intentmedia.co.uk. Deadline for submissions is 5pm on Friday, November 8th.

The final list of this year’s hottest young talent will be published in the December/January issue of Develop magazine, and posted online shortly after.

Anyone involved in games development can apply, from larger studios to new indies. Simply send a high-resolution photo of your nominee, their job title and role, their age and a paragraph on why they should earn a place in this year’s 30 Under 30.

Send your nominations to James.Batchelor@intentmedia.co.uk by 5pm on Friday, November 8th.

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