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The worlds of Hyrule and the Flower Kingdom are beckoning. Game Developers Conference organizers are happy to announce that Nintendo is bringing two exciting talks to GDC 2024—exploring the systems and sound design of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and the side-scrolling escapades in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
This past year has been challenging for the game industry: Several studios have closed their doors, thousands of developers have been laid off, and increased studio conglomeration impacts the work landscape and prospective job market. But with challenges come opportunities. The 2024 State of the Game Industry report shines a light on all of this and more.
Flipping blinds, getting kids off your lawn, and using a TV remote to thwart a dangerous killer. Play through all of these experiences and more at alt.ctrl.GDC this March. Plus: Some exciting news about 2024's alt.ctrl.GDC award!
GDC organizers are excited to announce that Larian Studios founder and CEO Swen Vincke is heading to GDC 2024 to take developers and fans deep into the world of the Game Developers Choice Awards-nominated epic, Baldur's Gate 3.
This year's GDCA nominations are led by 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' and 'Baldur’s Gate 3' with seven nominations each—along with indie hit 'COCOON,' which received five total nominations.
Organizers of the 2024 Game Developers Converence are happy to unveil this year's finalists and honorable mentions for the 26th annual IGF Awards, part of the longest-running festival, summit, and showcase celebrating independent games and their creators.
We're a couple short months away from the 2024 IGF Awards, and here's the second group of developers who will be judging our incredible selection of games for GDC 2024.
The 2024 IGF Awards are coming soon, and here is the first round of jurors who will be judging our incredible selection of games for GDC 2024.
The Equal Opportunity Attendance Program is intended for those who would otherwise be unable to attend the Game Developers Conference without considerable financial assistance.
For those looking to attend GDC next year but are in need of safe childcare options during the event, we're happy to share that "GDC Kids" onsite childcare is available for parents and caretakers at GDC 2024, and registration is now open.
Each year, GDC proudly partners with a variety of organizations through which qualified candidates can apply to receive complimentary GDC passes. These partners are helping to shape the future of the industry make-up by providing opportunities to, and amplifying the work of, game developers from marginalized communities.
Welcome, once again, to the all-new GameDeveloper.com, now updated for better readability, easier content discovery, and an all-around improved site experience.
GDC 2024 has donated several passes to Indie Giving, which provides discounted All Access pass rates for attendees in exchange for one day of volunteering in the Bay Area.
Developers from all over the world sent in their projects to the largest and longest-running showcase for independent game developers—taking place at the 2024 Game Developers Conference, which will be held at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco from March 18-22, 2024.
We've got hundreds of talks, roundtables, and workshops coming to the Game Developers Conference in 2024. Eager to know what to expect? The GDC Session Viewer has arrived!
