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It's almost time for the Game Developers Choice Awards and 25th annual Independent Games Festival Awards, happening at GDC 2023 in San Francisco on March 23. Here's how you can join us—whether in-person or watching the ceremony from home.
Game developers spend their careers creating main characters: Now, you get to be one. Extra Lives: The Live Experience is coming to GDC 2023 for one performance only—promising an unexpected, unpredictable, and definitely unforgettable experience.
GDC Play at the Game Developers Conference showcases a number of unique and fascinating video games that show off the future of the industry. Eight games are selected as "Best in Play" by a panel of Game Developer editors. Winners receive Best in Play designation onsite at GDC and complimentary passes for the following year.
GDC may be a lot of fun, but sometimes it's good to take a breather! That's why GDC 2023 is happy to offer free meditation sessions for our attendees—as well as a Lofi playlist to help you relax and focus.
The SF Bicycle Coalition will be managing a bike valet onsite free of cost for GDC attendees. It will be located in The Paseo Alleyway off 3rd Street between Howard and Folsom.
Whether you're a first-time attendee or wanting a refresher, sometimes it's nice to get a crash course in what to see and do while at GDC 2023. It's time for GDC 101!
We all love a delicious Moscone crepe, but sometimes we need to venture outside of the convention center to find a meal. That's why we've put together this list of GDC 2023 staff restaurant recommendations—for quick bites, casual meals, and sit-down dinners.
Our GDC Session Guides feature some standout sessions, panels, and events dedicated to helping you grow as a developer or company. In addition, each of them have tips on making the most of your GDC, and links to GDC Vault videos and Game Developer articles that will help you get pumped for GDC 2023.
This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participant behavior as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior.
Now's the time to log into Swapcard and finalize your profile, start building your schedule, connect with other attendees, and check out the goodies in your Digital Tote Bag.
Plus, find out more about this year's Main Stage exciting (and interactive!) pre-show entertainment featuring a custom game attendees can play from their phones.
This year, we are proud of our commitment to having a positive environmental and social impact on the communities and industries we work within, and have taken the following steps to achieve these goals during this year's event.
There's a lot of great swag to fill your (hopefully extra) suitcase for GDC 2023. Make sure that includes some of our amazing GDC Store merch—including this year's show shirt, kids clothes, and a pet bandana.
"Student Workshop: Exploring Real-Time 3D Career Pathways with Unity (Presented by Unity)" is a sponsored one-day workshop taking place at South Esplanade 153 & 155 on Friday, March 24 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
Take this opportunity at Game Career Seminar to speak one-on-one with an industry professional to get constructive critiques and seek advice without the stress of an interview.
