Blizzard have knocked Nintendo from Develops top 100 money makers.
More information.Today sees the publication of the Develop 100 - our yearly guide to the world's most bankable studios - and Blizzard Entertainment this year takes the top spot.
Knocking Nintendo down to second place, the studio responsible for World of Warcraft takes the number one position thanks to its yearly billion dollar revenue generating ability across both online and offline forms. World of Warcraft has also truly penetrated pop culture, inspiring everything from web memes to episodes of The Simpsons, showing Blizzard's ability to not only create compelling experiences but also court user expectations.
The listing, from 1 to 100, plus a free digital edition, can be found at www.develop100.com.
More analysis and data can be found here on the Develop site, with a free edition also available to view at Issuu.