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GDC Festival of Gaming returns March 9-13, 2026, in San Francisco!
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🚨 THE WAIT IS OFFICIALLY OVER! 🚨 Registration for the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming is NOW LIVE! Calling ALL game changers - devs, creators, publishers, investors, marketers & everyone in between! Are you ready to change the game? 🔗
bit.ly/47D3uBA
#GDC2026
#FestivalOfGaming
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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.
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2026 State of the Game Industry
The gaming industry's most comprehensive annual survey is back, and we're casting a wider net than ever before. Whether you're a developer, executive, investor, marketer, educator, or any other profes...
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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
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Agenda | GDC Festival of Gaming
TheGDC Festival of Gaming program blends expert insight with interactive formats designed to spark ideas, sharpen skills, and connect communities.
https://schedule.gdconf.com/
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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
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"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...
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GDC Festival of Gaming 2026: The Industry's Bold New Era Begins
Change the game at the GDC 2026 Festival of Gaming. Easy pass structure, unified content program, and great networking. Register now, starting at $649.
https://gdconf.com/article/time-to-change-the-game-registration-opens-for-the-2026-gdc-festival-of-gaming/
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🚨 THE WAIT IS OFFICIALLY OVER! 🚨 Registration for the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming is NOW LIVE! Calling ALL game changers - devs, creators, publishers, investors, marketers & everyone in between! Are you ready to change the game? 🔗
bit.ly/47D3uBA
#GDC2026
#FestivalOfGaming
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🎮 PIXELS → POWER-UPS → PURE MAGIC ✨ Next week changes everything. GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 registration launches!
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A New Era Awaits!
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We're changing the game.
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The game is on! GDC 2026 is leveling up with YOU at the center. We're inviting creators, educators, advocates & everyone passionate about games to help shape a more vibrant, inclusive festival. Have an idea? Let's build something unforgettable together!
#GDC2026
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Be part of indie game history. The IGF 2026 application for jury and judges is live! You have until October 13th to apply.
#IGF2026
#IndieGames
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📣 Submissions are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Independent Games Festival! 🎮 Submit your indie game by Oct. 8 to compete for awards in multiple categories. Make history at
#GDC2026's
premier indie event!
#IGF2026
#IndieGames
bit.ly/4geQ3ub
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Submissions Now Open: Join the 2026 Independent Games Festival
The 28th annual Independent Games Festival is now accepting submissions. Join the celebration of indie game innovation at GDC 2026 and compete for prestigious awards across multiple categories.
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GDC + YOU = a game changing partnership! Are you part of a media organization, offering a scholarship, an event or activation for GDC week? Join the Festival! The 2026 GDC Call for Partners is now open. Click the link to apply.
#GDC2026
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New GDC 2025 video on YouTube: 2024 was the year Valve made major changes on how games and their demos gain visibility. In this 2025 Independent Games Summit talk, Chris Zukowski lists the changes and show how successful developers have adapted to them.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUNy...
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Marketing Your Game Under the New Steam Rules
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
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LAST CHANCE:
#GDC2026
submissions close tomorrow, August 7! This year there is only one round. Be part of our next journey with sessions designed for interaction, connection, and growth across the entire industry.
gdconf.com/gdc-call-for...
#GameDev
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We're thrilled to announce that longtime GDC advisor and video game advocate Mark DeLoura is joining our team as Executive Director of Innovation & Growth! He'll be center stage as we shape the next chapter of GDC—a Festival of Gaming that reflects the entire game-making ecosystem.
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Scott Hartsman
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Chatted with GDC about live games the other day - Talk's up!
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Live service is a tough business. Industry expert Scott Hartsman talked with GDC on where things stand for live service studios, what devs can do to stand out in the market, and which monetization models are succeeding and failing.
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#LiveService
#GameDev
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The Truth About Live Service Games: Insights from Industry Veteran Scott Hartsman
Discover expert insights on navigating the live service games market in 2025 and beyond. Industry veteran Scott Hartsman shares advice on monetization models, market timing, and sustainable developmen...
https://gdconf.com/article/the-truth-about-live-service-games-insights-from-industry-veteran-scott-hartsman/
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GDC is transforming! We've reimagined the
#GDC2026
program to reflect the full game industry lifecycle. We want sessions that deliver real-world insight and spark conversations. Submit your bold ideas by August 7! More details here:
gdconf.com/gdc-call-for...
#CallForSpeakers
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GDC Call for Submissions | Game Developers Conference
Submit talks for GDC 2026.
https://gdconf.com/gdc-call-for-submissions/
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GDC 2026 Call for Submissions opens July 7! If you want to submit a talk, check out my submission tips video:
youtu.be/gxvKzx_W3Kc?...
And if you prefer reading:
rystorm.com/blog/5-gdc-t...
If you have any questions, just ask. I'm always happy to help folks submit a great talk or roundtable.
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How to submit a good talk to GDC (The Game Developers Conference)
YouTube video by Robin-Yann Storm
https://youtu.be/gxvKzx_W3Kc?feature=shared
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HotPink - Halloween Harem is OUT on Steam!
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Hey NSFW dev friends!! We are considering doing 5-10 min micro talks with 4-6 speakers. Is there a topic you'd wanna share with the world? Let me know and we will see what we can do 🙂
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Studio Gobo's Adam Russell explains how small, incremental changes can compound into massive gains for your team AND players. This GDC 2025 talk breaks down the marginal gains mindset that empowers devs to level up their process. 📺 Watch now on YouTube!
youtu.be/2qrzI8YCVgI
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Building Big Impact, One Brick at a Time: Marginal Gains in 'LEGO Horizon Adventures'
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
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Head here for more information on our Call for Submissions:
gdconf.com/gdc-call-for...
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Game Developer
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Our peers at GDC are looking for
#GDC2026
speakers—game developers and industry professionals of all stripes should consider submitting!
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I'd love to see more indie devs get a voice on the big stage.
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🔈The future of GDC starts with you.
#GDC2026
is breaking new ground with ONE unified program that connects the broader game ecosystem. Whether you're a studio lead, indie dev, marketer, or investor: This is your moment. Submit your proposal by August 7!
#CallForSpeakers
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In this GDC 2025 session, Marielle Fox, artist, and Colin Towle, programmer, discuss what it took to create the system that generates Darkest Dungeon 2's crumbling, post-apocalyptic world. Watch on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j3I...
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Evolving Worlds from Chaos: The Art-Led Approach of 'Darkest Dungeon 2's' Procedural Generation
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
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This year's "Rules of the Game" session, now on YouTube, features accomplished designers presenting techniques they've used in shipped titles, offering a rare glimpse into their creative processes. Check it out!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTE_...
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Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
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Gain key insights on innovations and industry shifts from GDC 2025 in the 2025 GDC Trends Report, covering everything from the new Accessible Games Initiative to the changing landscape of live service games. Download the free report:
reg.gdconf.com/2025-trends-...
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From hybrid-casual mobile games to niche live service titles, the 2025 GDC Trends Report unpacks how developers are adapting to changing player preferences. Download free now!
reg.gdconf.com/2025-trends-...
#GameIndustry
#GDC2025
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Just released: The 2025 GDC Trends Report reveals how generative AI is impacting game development, while raising important questions about copyright and job security. Download our free report for more.
bit.ly/4mIwI7v
#GDC2025
#GameDev
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Following the success of 2024's inaugural GDC concert, composer
@awintory.bsky.social
returned once again in 2025 with a whole new slate of both classics and deep cuts. Watch the epic performance, now on YouTube!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jabx...
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GDC 2025 Main Stage: A Developer's Concert
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
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The 2025 GDC Trends Report is here! Discover the future of game development with the first-ever GDC Trends Report. Explore key innovations in AI, VR, accessibility, mobile trends, and changing business models from the industry's premier conference. Download free now:
reg.gdconf.com/2025-trends-...
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Coming soon. The first-ever GDC Trends Report. Breaking down the biggest takeaways from GDC 2025. Sign up here for first access:
reg.gdconf.com/2025-trends-...
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Now on GDC YouTube: Rendering 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' AC: Shadows is a large systemic open world game with dynamic time of day cycles, a systemic weather system, and seasons. Find out how they made it happen.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj5p...
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Rendering 'Assassin's Creed Shadows'
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
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GDC 2025 videos are coming to YouTube! We're excited to share this year's
#1ReasonToBe—showcasing
women from emerging territories across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development within their respective and unique point of views.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNi...
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#1ReasonToBe
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNiyzAkOQs&feature=youtu.be
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How has it already been over a month since GDC 2025? Can it be GDC 2026 already?
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Hundreds of
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videos are now available on GDC Vault—including hundreds of sessions available to watch for free!
gdcvault.com
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GDC Vault
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Learn more about the Accessible Games Initiative, revealed at GDC 2025:
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#GDC2025
has come to a close after hosting nearly 30K registered attendees across five full days of inspiring sessions and networking opportunities with peers and leaders across the games industry.
gdconf.com/news/gdc-202...
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GDC 2025 Draws to a Successful Close With Nearly 30,000 Attendees, Including 6,000 for GDC Nights | News | Game Developers Conference (GDC)
The 2025 Game Developers Conference has come to a close after hosting nearly 30,000 registered attendees across five full days of inspiring sessions and networking opportunities with peers and leaders...
https://gdconf.com/news/gdc-2025-draws-successful-close-nearly-30000-attendees-including-6000-gdc-nights
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Already feeling the post-GDC blues? Head to our Flickr page to view hundreds of photos from
#GDC2025
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It may be "closing time," but I can't wait to open our doors for
#GDC2026
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GDQ staff at GDC!! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our stage this week, we loved meeting everybody!!
#GDC2025
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That's our show everyone! Thanks to everyone who joined us for
#GDC2025
, we've had an unforgettable week of talks, events, and networking. We can’t wait to see you for
#GDC2026
, where we'll be celebrating 40 years of GDC!
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Cupertino High School student Utkarsh Mahajan is collecting lanyards and badges for RAFT, a non-profit that builds STEAM kits for kids in underprivileged communities. Drop off your badge and help the next generation of creators!
#GDC2025
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GDC is providing an attendee Safety Hotline through April 4. Hotlines are staffed 24/7. Call +1 (925) 852-4361 to report an issue.
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Want to get your foot in the door at an indie studio? Find out how to apply for that dream job... and get it! Panel starts in 10 minutes (3:40pm) in Room 3014 (West Hall)
#GDC2025
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The GDC Expo is now closed. Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors and exhibitors, and we're excited to see what you've got in store in 2025!
#GDC2025
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Steve Kniebihly & Neil Newbon have some great advice about building a great director-actor relationship—if only they could figure out who’s going to talk first! Happening now in Room 3004 (West Hall).
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The Experimental Game Showcase starts in 30 minutes (2:00pm) in Room 2001 (West Hall). Watch several game devs present their games that defy conventions and traditions in search of new genres and ideas.
#GDC2025
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Reminder: the GDC Expo at Moscone Center closes at 3pm today. If you haven't stopped by to visit the booths of our incredible sponsors and exhibitors, now's the time!
#GDC2025
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