GDC Festival of Gaming
GDC Festival of Gaming returns March 9-13, 2026, in San Francisco!
- 📣 ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT 📣 GDC Pitch's extended deadline is almost here. Not much time left to submit, and you don't want to miss your chance to get real-time feedback, guidance, and questions about your pitch! bit.ly/4jXeuOO
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- 🚨SESSION ALERT🚨 Creating authentic LGBTQ characters & storylines? GLAAD Gaming has the answers! Join Blair Durkee & Sabrina Mah for their session "Backed by Data, Built with Care: Telling Authentic LGBTQ Stories in Video Games" at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! 🎮 Session: bit.ly/3NUMm32
- Steam Deck’s popularity is surging among developers, with 28% actively creating or optimizing games for the platform. What does this mean for the future of handheld gaming? Find out in the 2026 State of the Game Industry report. bit.ly/4qe2z0m
- 🚨BUY ONE GET ONE 50% OFF🚨 If you register between February 3-13 for any pass, you will receive a 50% code for a Festival or Game Changer pass on February 16 to share with a friend! bit.ly/48w1DxK
- 🏆 GRAMMY WINNER Austin Wintory! 🏆 Congratulations on this incredible achievement! Can't wait to see what you have planned for the Developer's Concert at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! 🎵
- We've extended the deadline until February 6th. Don't miss your opportunity to submit for this year's GDC Pitch!
- ⏰GDC Pitch submissions close February 2nd! Game Changer Pass holders: You're eligible for GDC Pitch at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 - but time is running out! Submit NOW - Don't miss your chance to showcase your game to industry leaders! 🚀 bit.ly/4jXeuOO #GDC2026
- 🎮 Balancing multiple Disney IPs in live service games! Josh Labelle reveals Disney Dreamlight Valley's scalable narrative pipeline secrets during his session at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! ✨ Session: bit.ly/4q2QeMx Register: bit.ly/48w1DxK #GDC2026 #disneydreamlightvalley #gaming
- Stop by Space 1949 to connect with Triple Play Partner Red Hat at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! Learn how their innovative solutions are driving the future of gaming with modernized infrastructure, containerized game servers, and optimized performance. Join Us: bit.ly/3Z7cnhS
- 🏟️ GDC Nights kicks off in STYLE! Oracle Park transforms into gaming paradise: stadium lights + tabletop games + fan-voted movie + dynamic lighting effects = unforgettable Opening Night at the Ballpark! ⚾🎮 Register Now! bit.ly/48w1DxK #GDC2026
- 5 Things I Bring to GDC episode 5 is here! Kate Edwards shares her essentials with us. What are your 5 things you're bringing to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026? Let us know in the comments! #GDC2026 Join us! bit.ly/48w1DxK
- The Project Lead @bethelderkin.bsky.social will be answering questions about the report in the GDC Official Discord! Don't miss this chance to get your burning questions answered. Join Us! discord.gg/XbtcJCUDQA
- From the rise of PC handhelds to the growing debate around generative AI, the 2026 State of the Game Industry report explores the trends shaping game development. Download the report now. bit.ly/4t8BaQb
- From the rise of PC handhelds to the growing debate around generative AI, the 2026 State of the Game Industry report explores the trends shaping game development. Download the report now. bit.ly/4t8BaQb
- Visit Space 1556 to connect with Triple Play Partner Reddit at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! Discover how they’re fostering vibrant gaming communities and empowering creators to share their stories. See you there! Let's partner: bit.ly/4t2NUYE
- The Developer's Concert hosted by Austin Wintory is now part of GDC Nights! No more missing it during the day, start your night off right! Main Stage, North Hall, Tuesday March 10th 6:30 - 8 PM. bit.ly/3NGfVoN #gdc2026
- ⚡ Rock solid framerates across all platforms! Jon Moore reveals Iron Galaxy's optimization secrets for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! 🛹 bit.ly/3O8fVxR #GDC2026
- ⏰GDC Pitch submissions close February 2nd! Game Changer Pass holders: You're eligible for GDC Pitch at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 - but time is running out! Submit NOW - Don't miss your chance to showcase your game to industry leaders! 🚀 bit.ly/4jXeuOO #GDC2026
- Hollywood & gaming losing the attention war! Sharon Tal Yguado reveals how to fight back at her Luminaries Speaker Series session, "The Algorithm Broke Entertainment: Why Hollywood and Games Are Losing Gen Z and How to Win Them Back". Exclusively for Game Changer pass! bit.ly/4t1kYAh
- The #GDCA2026 Audience Award voting is now open! You don't want to miss this chance to make your voice heard! Vote Now! bit.ly/4jXuct7
- Thrilled to welcome Triple Play Partner Roblox to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! With a mission to connect a billion people every day through optimism and civility, Roblox is reimagining how people come together. Be part of the future of connection and creativity: bit.ly/3YZxORW
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- 🚨LUMINARIES SPEAKER SERIES SESSION ALERT🚨 Digital innovation transforming iconic brands! Marcus Liassides reveals Mattel's strategy for the modern era at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! 🚀 this session is exclusive to the Game Changer pass. Join us today! gdconf.com/passes-pricing/
- GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 is where the industry comes together. No matter what your role is, whether you make games, fund, publish, or test. It's time to change the game, together. Join us: gdconf.com/passes-pricing/
- Bill Kleyman explores hardware advances reshaping gaming & beyond in his session "How Emerging Hardware Innovation Will Change the Player Experience" at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! 🎮 This Luminaries Speaker Series session is exclusively for Game Changer pass. bit.ly/48w1DxK
- 5 things I bring to GDC episode 4 is finally here! Bekah Saltsman stays fed and keeps things weird with the things she brings. What are you bringing to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026? bit.ly/48w1DxK #GDC2026
- Exciting news! We’re thrilled to welcome Wizards of the Coast as our partner at GDC Festival of Gaming! 🌟 Wizards of the Coast continues to shape the industry and inspire the next generation of creators and game players. 🧙♂️🎮✨ bit.ly/4b9axEk
- Whether you're perfecting your pitch, pursuing your first publishing deal, or showcasing your studio to key industry players, GDC Pitch is your moment! AND Game Changer Pass = GDC Pitch eligibility! 🎮 bit.ly/4jXeuOO #GDC2026
- 🚨Session Alert🚨 🎮 Part-time developers created critically acclaimed TMNT game! Amanda Farough reveals how Strange Scaffold secured dream IP & delivered success at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! 🐢 bit.ly/48w1DxK
- Future of Gaming at Netflix & Beyond! Join Alain Tascan, President of Games at Netflix, for insights on gaming evolution at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! This is a can't miss chat part of the Luminaries Speaker Series exclusive to Game Changer passes. schedule.gdconf.com/session/the-...
- Another night to celebrate the craft with the creators who set the bar. The Game Developers Choice Awards take the Main Stage, North Hall on Thursday March 12 from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Don't miss out! gdconf.com/passes-prici... #GDCA2026 #GDC2026
- Only a few days left to vote! Don't miss your chance. #IGF2026 Voting closes at 11:59 PM PT January 25th
- The #IGF2026 Audience Award voting is open! Make your voices heard! Voting closes on January 25th so don't delay, vote today! informa-tech.formstack.com/forms/igf202...
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- 🚀 Marvel Rivals: 10M players in 72 hours, 40M in 3 months! Join Yachen Bian, Publishing and Marketing Lead, NetEase Games as she reveals the operational strategies behind this success. schedule.gdconf.com/session/marv...
- With GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 rapidly approaching, check out some of the awesome companies you'll see talks from. You don't want to miss this opportunity to level up! #GDC2026
- NVIDIA VP John Spitzer reveals RTX innovations, neural rendering & AI breakthroughs at the Luminaries Speaker Series! Exclusive session for Game Changer pass on gaming's future at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! bit.ly/49K840z #GDC2026
- GDC Connect Lounge is now Base Camp! Same great space to meet with or find like-minded game industry peers, brand new name! #GDCRemastered Looking to connect before GDC? Join our Discord: discord.gg/6F6Ebj4eg5
- Impactful Luminaries Speaker Series session! Join Bryan Catanzaro, Julien Merceron, and Alexandre Moufarek for, "AI Trends of Today and Opportunities for Tomorrow: Ask Me Anything". Sessions like this one are only open to the Game Changer pass so grab yours today! bit.ly/4jSz9n5
- Announcing Disney Games Group as a Gold Partner of the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA)! 🎮 The GDCA celebrates the best in game development, and with Disney Games Group’s support, this year’s event will be unforgettable. Let’s honor the creativity shaping the future of gaming! 🏆 bit.ly/4qOVmEJ
- The GDC Official Discord is now open! Welcoming the entire gaming community to discuss, learn, and grow together. Join now - bit.ly/3NoxFVs
- Join host Samantha Béart (@samanthabeart.bsky.social) and other game industry guests for "It Takes A Village: Live at GDC" Celebrating game dev's unsung heroes through wholesome fireside chats at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! schedule.gdconf.com/session/it-t...
- 🚨SPEAKER ALERT 🚨CEO of Savvy Games Group, Brian Ward, joins the Luminaries Speaker Series with a Fireside Chat. The Luminaries Speaker Series is only open to Game Changer pass so get yours today and check out other featured speakers on our website! gdconf.com/luminaries-s...
- 🐦 Keeper's Twig: From spirited seabird to technical marvel! Pathfinding, splines & physics secrets for lifelike bird companions at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! Join James Collins (Senior Gameplay Programmer, @doublefine.com ) for this exciting session. schedule.gdconf.com/session/fixe...
- The Attention Equation: How Gaming Wins Consumer Focus and What Comes Next - Join Kabir Ahuja, Ichiro Otobe, Itamar Benedy, and Moritz Baier-Lentz for McKinsey & Co’s expert panel at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 Part of the Luminaries Speaker Series schedule.gdconf.com/session/the-...
- 🚀 THREE DAYS ONLY! Save $200 on Game Changer pass with code GAMECHANGER2026. Don't let this deal slip away - unlock access to benefits like Game Plan and the Luminaries Speaker Series for less! gdconf.com/passes-prici... #GDC2026
- The #IGF2026 Audience Award voting is open! Make your voices heard! Voting closes on January 25th so don't delay, vote today! informa-tech.formstack.com/forms/igf202...
- Built for the FULL industry, not just one corner! GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 introduces ecosystem tracks reflecting how modern games are actually made - across disciplines, teams & lifecycles! Learn More: gdconf.com/festival-upd... Register: gdconf.com/passes-prici... #GDCRemastered #GDC2026
- Google Play steps up as IGF Awards Gold Sponsor, championing the indie developers who push creative boundaries at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026. Their support helps spotlight the innovative games that define the future of our industry. Ready to change the game? tinyurl.com/v43wnrs2 #IGF2026
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- Step on up! It's time to unveil the 2026 Independent Games Festival Awards—with a quirky walking simulator sauntering to the front of the line. If you missed the live reveal, check out the GDC blog for all the info on the 28th annual IGF Awards nominations tinyurl.com/yn4uwk2u #IGF2026
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- Follow the live reveal for this year's Independent Games Festival Awards on @gamedeveloper.bsky.social right now! #IGF2026
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- The Outer Worlds 2's POI design secrets revealed! Player psychology + design affordance + shape language = intuitive environments that guide players naturally! 🎮 Join Dan Qiao (Obsidian Entertainment) at GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 as they explore these topics! Regsiter: gdconf.com/passes-prici...
- Diamond Partner Google Cloud brings enterprise-grade infrastructure to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026! Visit their South Festival Hall booth & West Hall Lobby Level 2 lounge to explore cloud solutions that scale with your game's success. Let's partner: tinyurl.com/msctpxus
