GDC Festival of Gaming
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GDC Festival of Gaming returns March 9-13, 2026, in San Francisco!
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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?
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#GDC2026 #FestivalOfGaming
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
"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
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"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
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
Ready to play anywhere? Join us: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx
November 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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
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
Join Eric Wohllaib at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 as he discusses the tools the team employed.
Register today: https://bit.ly/47D3uBA
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
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
Ready to create something amazing? Join us: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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
Partner with us: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
Partner with us: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx
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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
🚨 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
'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
November 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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
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"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."
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TheGDC Festival of Gaming program blends expert insight with interactive formats designed to spark ideas, sharpen skills, and connect communities.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
"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."
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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
Join Alexis Denancé as he details the strategic approach that transformed potential obstacles into opportunities.
Register Today! https://bit.ly/47D3uBA
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
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
'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
November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🚨 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
'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
Don’t miss out — join now: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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.
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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
Bekah Saltsman Breaks Down Indie Marketing Essentials On New GDC Side Quest Podcast
On GDC's new Side Quest podcast, host Beth Elderkin talks with Finji co-founder and CEO Bekah Saltsman about everything game marketing: What helped Tunic's surprise success, where to put your marketin...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🎮 "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
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
Download now: https://bit.ly/49lxpzI
#GameDev #SalaryReport #GDC2025 #GameIndustry #PayEquity
November 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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
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
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
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November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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
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
Ready to make an impact? Let's partner: https://bit.ly/4reIFnW
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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
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
Gain actionable insights and a fresh perspective on community growth.
You don’t want to miss this! Register now. https://bit.ly/47D3uBA
#GDC2026
November 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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
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...
Ready to join them? Let's talk partnership opportunities: reg.gdconf.com/gdc26fog-par...
November 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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...
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/
Submissions close at 11:59 PM PT on November 20th.
Submit today! gdconf.com/alt-ctrl-gdc/
November 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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/
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
🔗 bit.ly/49lxpzI
November 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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
🔗 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/
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/
November 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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/
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
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
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...
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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
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
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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
Submissions close November 20th.
Submit today! bit.ly/43dEaQc
#GDC2026
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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
Submissions close November 20th.
Submit today! bit.ly/43dEaQc
#GDC2026
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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
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
bit.ly/4ozYOT5
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...
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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
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
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
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.
schedule.gdconf.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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
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'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
October 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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'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