5 things I Bring to GDC episode 3 is ready for your viewing pleasure! Robin Yann-Storm @rystorm.com educates us on everything stroopwafel and how to be memorable at the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026. Join Us: https://bit.ly/48w1DxK #GDC2026

GDC Remastered 3 is here, no need to fear! Festival Pass delivers full GDC value at 40% of old All Access price! No more confusing Conference vs. Expo - one unified pass structure that's clearer, more equitable, and value-packed! 💰 What's new: https://bit.ly/49kqnul #GDC2026

"Make games by stepping OUT of the computer and INTO the real world!" Julián Cordero shows how 3D scans, field recordings & personal memories create authentic game worlds at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! Register: https://bit.ly/47D3uBA #GDC2026

Burnout, monetization, cross-platform—live service gaming has its share of challenges. GDC’s free report has the insights you need to stay ahead. Download it today! 📊 #GameDev #LiveService #GDC2026 https://bit.ly/4s4McWf

📅 GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 FULL AGENDA IS LIVE! hundreds of sessions now available! Start planning your personalized Festival experience - the hardest part will be choosing between all the incredible content! 🎮 Browse: https://bit.ly/4qcv5Qr Register: https://bit.ly/47D3uBA

Showcase your game among thousands at GDC Pitch! 2 days, 10 finalists, 2 winners. Hit the stage, pitch your games to experts & get real-time feedback. Think you got what it takes? Find out more - https://gdconf.com/gdc-pitch/ #GDC2026

🚨SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 David Daubitz (Narrative Lead, Ubisoft) shows how gameplay verbs & world logic can anchor transmedia IPs at GDC 2026! Real case studies + practical framework = better adaptations! 📚 Session: https://bit.ly/3YrEfg7 Register: https://bit.ly/48w1DxK #GDC2026 #Transmedia

Pixelles GDC Ensemble is now open for applications! In partnership with GDC, we’re bringing 25 mid-career game developers to #GDC2026. 💖 We’re especially considering submissions from studio founders and grassroots community organizers. Apply by Dec. 31st for your chance to win a Festival Pass:

Time for 5 Things I Bring to GDC episode 2! Naoko Takamoto (Principal Producer, Double Fine) takes us through her GDC essentials. We love the sticky notes! What are you bringing to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026? Register today: https://bit.ly/48w1DxK

We've EXTENDED the Advanced Rate deadline! That gives you more time to save, Festival Pass saves $550. Game Changer saves $800. Don't miss this opportunity. Register now: https://bit.ly/48w1DxK #GDC2026

GDC REMASTERED 2 - The Expo Hall is now the Festival Hall. We've built 5 themed neighborhoods, each with dedicated stages & community lounges! RETURNING: alt.ctrl.GDC & IGF Pavilion Read more here: https://gdconf.com/festival-updates/

🎯 "What matters most isn't doing everything the right way, but doing it with guts." The Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 audio team shares their philosophy and practical techniques at GDC 2026! Small team. Big results. Real wisdom. Register: https://bit.ly/47D3uBA #GDC2026

First early bird discount ends tomorrow. Save $550 on Festival Pass or $800 on Game Changer Pass. Procrastinators, this is your final warning. https://bit.ly/48w1DxK

🚨 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Hannah Gallagher (Meta) presents "Rating the Future: Evolving Content Standards Across UGC Games" Essential insights into content moderation challenges shaping the gaming industry! #GDC2026 #UGCGames

Time for #GDCRewind, at GDC 2025 Frank Cifaldi ( @frankcifaldi.bsky.social#GDCRewind) brought us a story about the unique history of Computer Entertainer. Don't miss your chance to hear talks like this at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026. Register today! https://bit.ly/48w1DxK #GDC2026

First early bird discount ends this Friday. Festival Pass saves $550. Game Changer saves $800. Decisions this easy don’t come around often. https://bit.ly/48w1DxK #gdc2026

Austin Wintory ( @awintory.bsky.social ) has his 5 GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 essentials ready! When a composer who's redefined game audio comes prepared, you KNOW this event is going to be EPIC! What are YOU bringing to learn from masters like Austin? Register now! https://bit.ly/48w1DxK #gdc2026

FINAL CALL for the 2026 State of the Game Industry survey. Survey closes at 11:59pm PT TONIGHT. Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard! #GDC2026 #SOTI2026 https://gdconf.typeform.com/SOTI26?utm_source=xxxxx&utm_medium=xxxxx

First early bird discount wraps in one week. That’s $550 off the Festival Pass or $800 off the Game Changer Pass. If you like keeping money, consider this your sign to move. Future You is already smug about it. https://bit.ly/48w1DxK

It's time for our first GDC Remastered! Summits are now Summit Communities, giving you the entire week to explore content, making it easier for you to interact with other disciplines and it's all included in a Festival Pass that's cheaper than the old summit pass. Join Us: https://bit.ly/47D3uBA

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to participate in the 2026 State of the Game Industry survey. Make your voice heard on key issues impacting the industry today—including layoffs, generative AI, and more. #GDC2026 #SOTI2026 https://bit.ly/3Y848S1

Ildar Valeev (Kojima Productions) reveals Death Stranding 2's 3D voxel map secrets: See how the 3D UI map was built without relying on artist created assets to be visually rich and memory-efficient while meeting strict performance constraints! Register Today! https://bit.ly/47D3uBA #GDC2026

GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 is honored to welcome HIDEO KOJIMA as our keynote speaker! The genius behind the DEATH STRANDING franchise & more, Hideo Kojima is a true pioneer whose work has helped shaped interactive entertainment.　 Celebrate 10 years of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS with the legend himself!

GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN 📣 Our alumni say it best! 🗣️"This opportunity allowed me to connect with other marginalized game designers, who helped me navigate challenging experiences in AAA & continue to act as mentors for me." ✏️ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship #GDC2026 #gamedev

"This is also reflected in the layoffs crisis. According to our survey 28% of people working in audio, game design, or visual arts experienced a layoff during the past two years (compared to 22% of those in programming, business, or operations)." Read the full report: https://bit.ly/49lxpzI

Game-changing news! Diamond Partner Microsoft and Xbox are bringing Xbox Play Anywhere to life at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! Experience seamless gaming across devices through networking, demos and expert-led sessions at 3 locations. Ready to play anywhere? Join us: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx

To achieve the increased lighting detail in Ghost of Yotei, the team at Sucker Punch Productions looked to leverage new ray tracing hardware present in the PS5. Join Eric Wohllaib at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 as he discusses the tools the team employed. Register today: https://bit.ly/47D3uBA

Proud to welcome Diamond Partner Epic Games to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! See what they have planned for the next-gen of game development. Ready to create something amazing? Join us: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx

Excited to have Diamond Partner Amazon Web Services (AWS) at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! They're taking over City View at the Metreon ALL WEEK, plus hosting their full-day Developer Summit. Join us and discover how they’re revolutionizing game development. Partner with us: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx

After having to pull out last year due to a medical situation (which I can thank Pacific Drive for), I’m finally gonna talk about Pacific Drive! In! So! Much! Detail! Come hang out ok thank you

"When leaders establish norms that intervention is a community responsibility rather than a only an individual or platform-level responsibility, they alter the psychological gymnastics put on bystanders to evaluate and intervene." #sneakpeek @officialgdc.bsky.social share.google/N30WwUh2c7Bu...

The challenge: Adapt Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's complex metroidvania gameplay for mobile without compromising experience. Join Alexis Denancé as he details the strategic approach that transformed potential obstacles into opportunities. Register Today! https://bit.ly/47D3uBA

🚨 SESSION ALERT 🚨 'Pacific Drive' Under the Hood: Survival Fundamentals, Systems Design, and Speeding Past Tropes Join Seth Rosen and learn how his team used sound fundamentals to break formulas, avoid tropes, and create broad appeal through theme & setting. Register today! https://bit.ly/47D3uBA

Thrilled to welcome Diamond Partner Tencent Games to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! Discover their Festival Hall showcase in the Game Development neighborhood, where they're shaping tomorrow's games. Don’t miss out — join now: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx

🎮 "Your game is your first and best marketing tool." Check out the debut episode of GDC Side Quest, a new monthly series on the Game Developer podcast! Host Beth Elderkin talks with @finjico.bsky.social co-founder and CEO Bekah Saltsman. bit.ly/4psLAYw

Almost two thirds (64%) of respondents said they support the unionization of game industry workers. Check out these insights and more in the complete report! Download now: https://bit.ly/49lxpzI #GameDev #SalaryReport #GDC2025 #GameIndustry #PayEquity

It’s the final day to submit your project for alt.ctrl.GDC at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to showcase your project! Submissions close at 11:59 PM PT. https://gdconf.com/alt-ctrl-gdc/ #altctrlGDC #gdc2026

Welcome Diamond Partner @Xsolla to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! They're championing the developer community in incredible ways. Discover how they're empowering game creators. Ready to make an impact? Let's partner: https://bit.ly/4reIFnW

Join Emma Smith-Bodie (Community Manager, Playstack) for an in-depth exploration of Balatro's community strategy at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 Gain actionable insights and a fresh perspective on community growth. You don’t want to miss this! Register now. https://bit.ly/47D3uBA #GDC2026

We're thrilled to welcome Meta as one of our GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 Diamond Partners! This is just the beginning—keep your eyes peeled for more Diamond Partner announcements in the coming days. Ready to join them? Let's talk partnership opportunities: reg.gdconf.com/gdc26fog-par...

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the twelfth year of showcasing the best use of alternative controllers at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026. Submissions close at 11:59 PM PT on November 20th. Submit today! gdconf.com/alt-ctrl-gdc/

After surveying 500+ US-based game industry professionals, the results are in. The GDC 2025 Salary Report has been released, and it paints a complex picture of the industry's current state. Download the complete report here! 🔗 bit.ly/49lxpzI

We've seen the greatest alternative controllers and hardware over the last 11 years. You don't want to miss your chance to be part of the 12th! Submit to take part in alt.ctrl.GDC and exhibit at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026. gdconf.com/alt-ctrl-gdc/

Have you filled out the 2026 State of the Game Industry survey yet? Now is the time! If you've already filled it out, don't forget to share it with anyone you can think of in the Game Industry. Your peers, colleagues, and communities. bit.ly/4ozYOT5

I ADORE alt.ctrl.GDC. Always a highlight of my show. Get those applications in!

Did you know that alt.ctrl.GDC is celebrating 12 years of alternative controllers this year? We’re looking for your coolest idea, if you built it and the game to go with it, it’s time to submit your project! Submissions close November 20th. Submit today! bit.ly/43dEaQc #GDC2026

The 2026 State of the Game Industry survey is now open, and we want you to take part! Make your voice heard—and don’t forget to share the survey with your colleagues, peers, and community. bit.ly/4ozYOT5

Ready to start planning your festival lineup? The GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 Agenda is live! Stay tuned as we highlight sessions from now until we update Dates and Times the week of December 15th. 🔗 schedule.gdconf.com

We can't believe it's already time for alt.ctrl.GDC 2026 submissions! We're celebrating the 12th anniversary showcasing the best use of alternative controllers! Built it? Time to change the game with it. Apply: gdconf.com/alt-ctrl-gdc #GDC2026 #altctrlGDC

"We can build walls or build bridges—and the game industry has always thrived by coming together." - Mark DeLoura This is the heart of GDC Festival of Gaming 2026. Let’s change the game together. #Community #GameIndustry gdconf.com/article/time...