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Next week changes everything.
GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 registration launches!

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 bit.ly/466P3Fd

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.

📣 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
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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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YouTube video by Game Developers Conference Marketing Your Game Under the New Steam Rules

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.
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Composer Wilbert Roget, II speaks at GDC 2025.

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

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. #GDC2026

Chatted with GDC about live games the other day - Talk's up!

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. #GDC #LiveService #GameDev
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GDC Call for Submissions | Game Developers Conference Submit talks for GDC 2026.

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

YouTube video by Robin-Yann Storm How to submit a good talk to GDC (The Game Developers Conference)

GDC 2026 Call for Submissions opens July 7!

If you want to submit a talk, check out my submission tips video:
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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.

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 🙂

YouTube video by Game Developers Conference Building Big Impact, One Brick at a Time: Marginal Gains in 'LEGO Horizon Adventures'

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!
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Head here for more information on our Call for Submissions: gdconf.com/gdc-call-for...

Greetings Jill, thank you for reaching out! That link goes directly to our Call for Submissions page. I'll make a new post that goes to the website information. - Beth

Our peers at GDC are looking for #GDC2026 speakers—game developers and industry professionals of all stripes should consider submitting!

I'd love to see more indie devs get a voice on the big stage.

Two speakers participate in a panel at GDC 2025.

🔈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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YouTube video by Game Developers Conference Evolving Worlds from Chaos: The Art-Led Approach of 'Darkest Dungeon 2's' Procedural Generation

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!
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YouTube video by Game Developers Conference Rules of the Game 2025: Uncommon Techniques from Insightful Designers

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!
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A group of panelists on the GDC Main Stage at GDC 2025.

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-...

Two GDC 2025 attendees look at a phone outside the Moscone Center.

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

Three attendees at the 2025 Game Developers Conference.

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

YouTube video by Game Developers Conference GDC 2025 Main Stage: A Developer's Concert

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!
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