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All Systems No: Come to GDC 2017 and learn from Brigador's troubled launch
At GDC 2017, Stellar Jockey's Hugh Monahan aims to break down all the details of what he calls the well-reviewed Brigador's "doomed release" in an easy hour.
Jan. 11, 2017
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At GDC 2017, see how Square Enix merged fantasy with reality in Final Fantasy XV
At GDC 2017 Square Enix will show how "a fantasy based on reality" came to be in the real world, and how a cohesive, coherent narrative was maintained in Final Fantasy XV amid swathes of information.
Jan. 10, 2017
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Land a job interview at GDC 2017!
Going to GDC 2017? You could qualify for on-site job interviews with major companies attending the show!
Jan. 10, 2017
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Don't forget to register for GDC 2017 childcare if you're attending with kids!
Game Developers Conference officials are excited to continue their partnership with leading childcare provider KiddieCorp to offer GDC 2017 attendees access to an on-site children's program.
Jan. 9, 2017
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Learn something new about game design at the GDC 2017 Board Game Design Day!
GDC 2017 organizers share a preview of the cool sessions taking place at the new Board Game Design Day, a one-day deep dive into the art and science of designing non-electronic games.
Jan. 6, 2017
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Attend GDC 2017 and study how Gears of War 4 does more with less
In his GDC 2017 talk on Gears of War 4's motion warping, The Coalition's Steven Dickinson will reveal the techniques & tech developed to increase flexibility and reduce scope on the AAA title.
Jan. 6, 2017
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At GDC 2017 Epic shares tips on boosting player retention via good design
In his GDC 2017 UX Summit talk, Epic's Jim Brown aims to dissect the basic emotions that drive everyone, and provide design techniques that help players keep enjoying -- and playing -- your game.
Jan. 5, 2017
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GDC 2017 will host a Classic Game Postmortem of Civilization!
Sid Meier and Bruce Shelley, a pair of game industry luminaries who have together shaped the history of game dev, will be delivering a Classic Game Postmortem on their landmark strategy game Civilization at GDC 2017!
Jan. 5, 2017
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Come to the GDC 2017 AI Summit and get tips on making games smarter
With GDC 2017 drawing nigh, organizers share details on some great talks from developers of Watch Dogs 2 and the high-powered Havok tech at the conference's AI Summit.
Jan. 5, 2017
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At GDC 2017 Naughty Dog will break down Uncharted 4's combat AI design
At GDC 2017, Naughty Dog's Matthew Gallant will speak to the development process of Uncharted 4, and the lessons the team learned about partitioning control of the AI between design and engineering.
Jan. 4, 2017
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Official GDC podcast returns with One Life Left, Gamasutra -- and now Twitch streaming!
GDC x One Life Left is the official streaming video/podcast partner of GDC 2017, and so for the first time ever each of these shows will be appearing live on Twitch, right from the show floor!
Jan. 4, 2017
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Inside, Overwatch & Firewatch lead GDC 2017 Choice Awards nominees!
The 17th annual Game Developers Choice Awards nominees also include Pokemon Go, The Last Guardian and Dishonored 2 - with the winners to be revealed at GDC 2017 in February & March!
Jan. 4, 2017