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GDC Festival of Gaming returns March 9-13, 2026, in San Francisco!

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๐Ÿšจ SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT ๐Ÿšจ
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

09.12.2025 18:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Time for #GDCRewind, at GDC 2025 Frank Cifaldi ( @frankcifaldi.bsky.social )
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

08.12.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First early bird discount ends this Friday.
Festival Pass saves $550. Game Changer saves $800.
Decisions this easy donโ€™t come around often. https://bit.ly/48w1DxK #gdc2026

08.12.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

08.12.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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...

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

05.12.2025 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First early bird discount wraps in one week.
Thatโ€™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

05.12.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

05.12.2025 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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...

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 todayโ€”including layoffs, generative AI, and more. #GDC2026 #SOTI2026

https://bit.ly/3Y848S1

04.12.2025 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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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

04.12.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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.ใ€€
Celebrate 10 years of KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS with the legend himself!

03.12.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Game debts of color Expo + Gdc festival of gaming by informa 2026 scholarship March 9th - 13th 2026 San Francisco applications open until December 22nd

Game debts of color Expo + Gdc festival of gaming by informa 2026 scholarship March 9th - 13th 2026 San Francisco applications open until December 22nd

GDC 2026 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN ๐Ÿ“ฃ

Our alumni say it best!

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ"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."

โœ๏ธ www.gamedevsofcolor.org/scholarship

#GDC2026 #gamedev

01.12.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 67    ๐Ÿ” 61    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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"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

26.11.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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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

26.11.2025 18:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

26.11.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

25.11.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 theyโ€™re revolutionizing game development.

Partner with us: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx

24.11.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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

21.11.2025 23:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Toxicity Tax: Why the Future of Trust and Safety is Leadership Led | 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.

"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

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23.11.2025 19:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The challenge: Adapt Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's complex metroidvania gameplay for mobile without compromising experience.

Join Alexis Denancรฉ as he details the strategic approach that transformed potential obstacles into opportunities.

Register Today! https://bit.ly/47D3uBA

24.11.2025 17:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿšจ SESSION ALERT ๐Ÿšจ
'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

21.11.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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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.

Donโ€™t miss out โ€” join now: https://bit.ly/4pqPCAx

21.11.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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...

๐ŸŽฎ "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

21.11.2025 17:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

20.11.2025 23:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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alt.ctrl.GDC | GDC Festival of Gaming The GDC Festival of Gaming is where the entire B2B games industry comes together. From design and code to publishing, marketing, and investment, it's a place to learn, connect, collaborate, and shape ...

Itโ€™s the final day to submit your project for alt.ctrl.GDC at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026!

Donโ€™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

20.11.2025 22:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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

20.11.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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 donโ€™t want to miss this! Register now. https://bit.ly/47D3uBA

#GDC2026

19.11.2025 22:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're thrilled to welcome Meta as one of our GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 Diamond Partners! This is just the beginningโ€”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...

19.11.2025 19:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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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/

18.11.2025 18:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
text on a image that reads $142,000 The average salary for US-based game industry professionals in 2025

text on a image that reads $142,000 The average salary for US-based game industry professionals in 2025

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!

๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/49lxpzI

14.11.2025 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4
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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/

13.11.2025 22:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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