Some stomping around the house inspired Wilbert Roget when writing the Automaton theme for Helldivers 2. #GDCRewind Check out more talks like this on GDC Vault https://gdcvault.com/

Check out this #GDCRewind from #GDC2025. Alexa Ray Corriea educates us on video game "babygirls" and why Clive from Final Fantasy XVI fits the bill. Find this session and more like it on GDC Vault. https://gdcvault.com/

Check out this #GDCRewind from #GDC2025. Alexa Ray Corriea educates us on video game "babygirls" and why Clive from Final Fantasy XVI fits the bill. Find this session and more like it on GDC Vault. https://gdcvault.com/

Social Takeover: BIG Fest at the GDC 2026 was a moment. Grateful for our sponsors, volunteers, and every dev who showed up. This meant something & we’re just getting started. Tag @blackingaming.bsky.social so we can amplify your moments. #blackingaming #bigfoundation #bigfest #gdc #gdcfestival

The @officialgdc.bsky.social concert this year was fire!! Here's a short clip from one of my favorite moments: performing "Alicia" from Clair Obscur: E33. This song has been stuck in my head since the game came out--so magical to perform it live with my talented colleagues in the orchestra!

It's time to say goodbye to #GDC2026 thank you for changing the game with us this year. Join us March 1-5, 2027 for our next edition of the Festival of Gaming. Stay tuned to our social channels and discord as we continue the celebration year-round!

GDC is providing an attendee Safety Hotline through March 27. Hotlines are staffed 24/7. Call +1 (925) 852-4361 to report an issue. #GDC2026

The Festival Hall has shut its' doors for #GDC2026! A huge thanks to all our partners for their work and dedication to making this year amazing and thank you to all of you for spending time in the Festival Hall!

Co-development is redefining collaboration in the gaming industry. The 2026 GDC Trends Report explores how studios are working together to create groundbreaking experiences. Pre-register today: https://bit.ly/4rl2msQ

Looking for inspiration? Experimental Game Showcase returns for year 24! See surprising prototypes that defy conventions—from the showcase that featured Baba Is You & Untitled Goose Game. It all kicks off in 15 minutes, Room 2006, West Hall! https://bit.ly/46KOL6S

It's your final day to spend some time exploring the Tabletop Free Play & Playtesting Lounge, have you found anything new? https://bit.ly/4l9Pvs1

One more time on the last day of #GDC2026, be sure to review the full GDC Code of Conduct here. https://gdconf.com/code-of-conduct

Jennifer Svedberg-Yen, lead writer and voice & localization producer for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, joins host Beth Elderkin to discuss the experience of making this award-winning game & the power of creative storytelling. Begins in 15 minutes on the GDC Commons Stage. #GDC2026

Route-finding & climbing challenges defined by randomness! Learn how Baby Steps' vast open world was created by 2 people, from Everest-scale mountains to individual footholds. 30 minutes until this session in Room 2006, West Hall https://bit.ly/4rhQbgu

Breaking into the game industry as an artist? Art directors & lead artists reveal portfolio pitfalls, hiring practices & how to get an art director's attention. Plus 3-hour individual portfolio reviews! This two-part session begins at 9:30 in Room 2006, West Hall. #GDC2026 https://bit.ly/3Nm4qmz

Get one more set of networking sessions in, GDC Encounters: Speed Networking Day 3 begins in 30 minutes for session 1. 10:50 AM for session 2, and 1:10 PM to close out the day. #GDC2026

#GDC2026 registration is now open for the final day! Head to Moscone to pick up your badge. Registration is located in the South Hall, Street Level. Enter on the corner of Third and Howard Street.

Everyone attending @officialgdc.bsky.social, don't miss out on this year's Experimental Games Showcase today at 12:30pm (Room 2006)! Plus, for the first time, an extra demo session at 2:50 (Room 3002) where you can play the amazing lineup of showcased games! schedule.gdconf.com/session/expe...

Day 2 of Diversity in Game Audio Roundtable is today at @officialgdc.bsky.social  Join Star Victoria Power, Nadia W. Katelyn Isaacson and I as we continue this discussion from Tuesday about diversity and inclusion in #videogames.  Time: 9:30am - 10:30am  Room 308, South Hall #GDC26 #gamedev

It's been wonderful spending 5 days with y'all, We can't believe how quickly it's flown by. Today is the final day of the Festival Hall and sessions but that doesn't mean we're slowing down. We'll be highlighting more sessions to attend and things to do throughout the day! #GDC2026

Winner - Game of the Year – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Developer – Sandfall Interactive | Publisher – Kepler Interactive #GDCA2026

Winner - Social Impact – Consume Me | Developer – Jenny Jiao Hsia | Publisher - Jenny Jiao Hsia #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Audio – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Developer – Sandfall Interactive | Publisher – Kepler Interactive #GDCA2026

Winner of the Audience Award – And Roger | Developer – TearyHand Studio | Publisher – Kodansha #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Narrative – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Developer – Sandfall Interactive | Publisher – Kepler Interactive #GDCA2026

Winner of the Innovation Award – Blue Prince | Developer – Dogubomb | Publisher – Raw Fury #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Visual Art – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Developer – Sandfall Interactive | Publisher – Kepler Interactive #GDCA2026

Don Daglow accepts the Lifetime Achievement award at #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Technology – Death Stranding 2 | Developer – Kojima Productions | Publisher – Sony Interactive Entertainment #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Design – Blue Prince | Developer – Dogubomb | Publisher – Raw Fury #GDCA2026

Winner - Best Debut – Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 | Developer – Sandfall Interactive | Publisher – Kepler Interactive #GDCA2026

We're getting started soon! Follow along for all the #GDCA2026 winners!

#GDCA2026 begins in just 1 hour, not only can you watch live on Twitch and YouTube but we're also going to be live posting the winners! Follow along as we celebrate the people and teams changing the game. Twitch: https://bit.ly/40vCeAG YouTube: https://bit.ly/4lurvAk

GDC is providing an attendee Safety Hotline through March 27. Hotlines are staffed 24/7. Call +1 (925) 852-4361 to report an issue. #GDC2026

GDC Pitch Day 2 winner has been declared! Congratulations to Creadev!

🏴‍☠️ From small VR game → Emmy-nominated multi-format franchise! The Pirate Queen creators share how an indie studio can build & scale world-class IP across games, TV, publishing & audio. Join them in 20 minutes on the International Stage in the Festival Hall! #GDC2026 https://bit.ly/4l9vCBk

🏆 IGF Award Winners Live Podcast! on the GDC Commons Stage! Join AP Thomson (Titanium Court - #IGF2026 Multi-Award Winner) & Jenny Jiao Hsia (Consume Me - Seumas McNally Grand Prize winner 2025) discussing creative process, social impact & deeply personal projects. Begins in 30 minutes!

#GDC2026 If you missed the previous posts now's a good time to review the full GDC Code of Conduct here. https://gdconf.com/code-of-conduct

Satisfy your cravings during GDC week! Off the Grid at Yerba Buena Gardens has something for every taste. Don't miss out on lunch! #GDC2026

Developers, aspiring creators, & students, ready to play? AWS Game Day takes place today from 12-5pm. Build your own game with Agentic Arcade, stream games (or maybe cloud play?) in the Luna Lounge, & connect with experts. Best part? It's free for all GDC passholders! https://bit.ly/4lmgOQ3

Death Stranding 2's 3D UI Voxel map: from early game design → open world data capture → voxel rendering. Kojima Productions shares it all in Room 2001, West Hall. 30 Minutes. #GDC2026 https://schedule.gdconf.com/session/death-stranding-2-making-of-voxel-3d-ui-map/914844

Signed up for Game Plan, ready to meet? Day 2 sessions are happening right now. Booth 1765 South Hall. #GDC2026 https://bit.ly/4aVMiZW

🗣️ Detailed critique + active discussion with panelists! G.A.N.G. Music Demo Derby is the perfect opportunity for composers to get professional feedback on their work. Listen to the submissions & gain valuable insight for your own work. Room 2003, West Hall in 30 Minutes. https://bit.ly/3P2SkPE

✨GDC AWARDS✨ ✨LIVE at 6:30pmP on TWITCH✨ I’m hosting (and writing and producing ET CETERA) the ceremonies tonight and I can’t wait. What an honour. See you there—OR you can watch LIVE on the @officialgdc.bsky.social Twitch!! twitch.tv/gdcfestivalo...

Looking to break into the games industry or level up your career? Join IGDA Foundation and Unity's Portfolio & Resume Reviews for expert feedback You'll be matched with a reviewer based on your discipline. Beginning in just 30 minutes Room 3024, West Hall https://bit.ly/4ua0J3W

It's time! We're seated and ready for Rob Pardo's keynote on the Main Stage, hopefully you aren't missing this. #GDC2026 https://bit.ly/46KMJDM

#GDC2026 registration open for the day! Head to Moscone to pick up your badge. Registration is located in the South Hall, Street Level. Enter on the corner of Third and Howard Street.

Day 4 of GDC Festival of Gaming and the energy is still high in San Francisco folks. We've got the Rob Pardo keynote in just a couple hours (at 9 AM) and more things happening between the Festival Hall and sessions than you can shake a stick at. #GDC2026

🏰 Congratulations to @apthomson.bsky.social for winning the Excellence in Design award at the Independent Games Festival for Titanum Court! 👑 A big shoutout to the fellow nominees and all of you who've supported this bizarre and wonderful game 💛

Winner of the Seumas McNally Grand Prize – Titanium Court | Developer – AP Thomson | Publisher – Fellow Traveller #IGF2026