Interview: Celia Hodent Talks Teaching UX and Ethics in Masterclass

By Staff | November 19, 2021

We chatted with Celia Hodent, PhD about why human psychology is a key part of game development, whether some games need it more than others, and her upcoming GDC Masterclass.

Making the wondrous world of Chicory: A Colorful Tale with Greg Lobanov - GDC Podcast ep. 26

By Staff | November 18, 2021

On GDC Podcast episode 26 we have Greg Lobanov, writer and director on the fantastic Independent Games Festival finalist Chicory: A Colorful Tale. He joins us to talk about making Chicory, puzzle design, and bringing creativity out of players.

GDC 2022 Returns to San Francisco to Celebrate Game Developer Community

By Staff | November 18, 2021

Register by 11:59pm PT on January 26, 2022 to save on your pass for the Game Developers Conference, once again in-person for 2022!

Interview: Clinton Keith on What It Takes to Be an Agile Leader

By Staff | November 5, 2021

Clinton Keith shares why his GDC Masterclass focuses on leadership in the 21st century.

Psychology and Game UX Come Together in GDC Masterclass

By Staff | November 2, 2021

Game UX strategist Celia Hodent, PhD is here to help game developers get inside their players' heads.

Interview: Jason Della Rocca Talks Pitching, Games as Art, and Masterclass

By Staff | October 29, 2021

Instructor Jason Della Rocca answers our questions about his GDC Masterclass course—and the most common pitfall to avoid when pitching your game.

Masterclass Is All About Matchmaking and Ranking in Competitive Multiplayer Games

By Staff | October 28, 2021

Designer Josh Menke shares best practices in modern ranking systems in this two-day GDC Masterclass.

Player Agency, Politics, and Narrative Design in Disco Elysium: GDC Podcast ep. 25

By Staff | October 21, 2021

On GDC Podcast episode 25 we have Justin Keenan, writer and narrative designer on ZA/UM's groundbreaking RPG Disco Elysium. Here are some highlights...

GDC Masterclass Winter 2021 Registration Is Now Open

By Staff | October 21, 2021

GDC Masterclass returns in December with several incredible virtual courses and workshops!

alt.ctrl.GDC Returns to GDC 2022, and Submissions Are Now Open

By Staff | October 20, 2021

Exhibitors have until December 3, 2021 to send in their one-of-a-kind alternative controllers, which will be featured at GDC 2022!

IGF Accepts Over 400 Entries for GDC 2022

By Staff | October 18, 2021

The 24th annual Independent Games Festival will return to San Francisco in-person in March 2022!

Deadline Approaches for IGF Awards Submissions at GDC 2022

By Staff | October 5, 2021

Creators have until Tuesday, October 12, 2021 to submit their games for the 24th annual Independent Games Festival Awards.

Last Call for Submissions to GDC 2022 Summits, Game Career Seminar, and Masterclass

By Staff | October 4, 2021

Submissions end on Tuesday, October 5 at 11:59pm PT for GDC Summits, Game Career Seminar, and Masterclass.

GDC 2022 Unveils New Open Source Game Dev and 'Future Realities' Summits

By Staff | September 30, 2021

Plus, Game Developers Conference welcomes nine new Summit Advisors for GDC 2022.

Super Practical Indie Game Marketing with Chris Zukowski: GDC Podcast Ep. 24

By Staff | September 29, 2021

Indie game marketing consultant Chris Zukowski joins us to talk indie games and the press, game discount strategies, and the biggest problem indies face.

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