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PSA: Book your travel and accommodations in time for GDC 2017!
Heads up folks: If you're planning on attending GDC 2017 next year, book your travel and accommodations sooner rather than later -- you can access discounted rates via the GDC Travel hub!
Dec. 15, 2016
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Come to GDC 2017 and see how Riot creates its League of Legends champs
Riot Games senior development manager Jeremy Lee will be delivering a talk at GDC 2017 that promises to be a remarkable behind-the-scenes look at Riot's work.
Dec. 14, 2016
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The Train Jam game jam showcase returns for GDC 2017!
GDC 2017 is once again proud to host a playable showcase of the games created during the fourth annual Train Jam, a game jam that takes place on a 52-hour train ride from Chicago to San Francisco!
Dec. 14, 2016
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Attend GDC 2017 and learn from tales of community management crisis
In her "S***'s on Fire!: A Cautionary Tale in Community Crisis Management" GDC 2017 talk, EA Firemonkeys' (Real Racing) Emma Siu will speak frankly about handling crises in game community management.
Dec. 13, 2016
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Business Matchmaking is back at GDC 2017 and open to all attendees
GDC 2017 is roughly two months away, which means now is an ideal time for registered attendees to schedule meetings using the conference's powerful Business Matchmaking system!
Dec. 13, 2016
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At GDC you'll see how the RimWorld devs succeeded by doing everything wrong
At GDC 2017, RimWorld game director Tynan Sylvester will look at how, as a developer, you can find unique value by doing things that are commonly assumed to be wrong, impossible, or ridiculous.
Dec. 12, 2016
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Attend GDC 2017 for expert tips on nailing the art direction of your indie game
In his GDC 2017 talk on "Fast, Cheap and Flashy: An Indie Art Direction Adventure", Chickadee Games' art director Adam DeGrandis will share important lessons learned in his career as a game artist.
Dec. 9, 2016
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Lucasfilm ILMxLAB engineers break down VR's accessibility issues at GDC 2017
In their GDC 2017 talk, ILMxLAB's Hannah Gillis and Ben Peck will jumpstart the accessibility conversation within the VR dev community and share lessons learned, as well as areas for improvement.
Dec. 8, 2016
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GDC 2017 will host a Classic Game Postmortem of The Oregon Trail!
Oregon Trail co-creator and educational software vet Don Rawitsch will be delivering a Classic Postmortem of the world's best-known educational game at GDC 2017 next year!
Dec. 8, 2016
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Here's a look at all the great interactive spaces coming to GDC 2017!
Check out some of the great interactive spaces at the 2017 Game Developers Conference next year, which encompass everything from board games to movie nights to playable retro games & consoles.
Dec. 7, 2016
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Come to GDC 2017 for practical tips on making games with a shoestring budget
Game Developers Conference organizers are happy to announce another great talk taking place at the show that addresses a tricky but all-too-real topic -- making games on shoestring budgets.
Dec. 7, 2016
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Catch the Job Simulator devs sharing VR spatial storytelling tips at GDC 2017
At GDC 2017, Owlchemy will share tips to avoid uncanny valley, build empathy via character interactions, and share lessons learned from Job Simulator & Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-ality.
Dec. 6, 2016