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IGF Accepts Over 500 Entries for GDC 2024

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.

Bring Your Game to the Industry's Front Door: GDC Pitch Is Back!

Ready to become the game developer everyone's talking about at the Game Developers Conference? Pitch your game in front of our audience! Some have even reported getting deals from publishers as a result of their participation in GDC Pitch. Time to join in!

Submissions for Game Maker's Sketchbook at GDC 2024 Are Now Open

Game artists: It's time to show your work to the world. The Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences (AIAS) has opened submissions for its third annual arts showcase—promoting an honoring a broad spectrum of art by specific artists in video games.

Don't Miss Out on the Best GDC 2024 Hotel Rates: Here's How

Looking for the right hotel room for GDC 2024? Within walking distance to the Moscone Convention Center, maybe a bit more space, or with lots of business amenities? GDC Travel has a block of discounted rooms open for reservations, and you can book one now!

Registration Opens for GDC 2024: The Game Industry Event Like Nothing Else

Game development is not just a job: It's a dream come true. It's only right that the industry's premier game developer event echoes that passion. Registration is open for the 2024 Game Developers Conference, returning to San Francisco for a week of learning, networking, and fun.

Be a Judge for the 2024 IGF Awards: Here's How

The Independent Games Festival is looking for journalists, academics, and game developers who are not submitting a game this year to be part of the judging body for the 2024 IGF Awards.

GDC 2024 Welcomes 6 New Members to Summits Advisory Boards

GDC is currently accepting submissions to present lectures and panels for the Summits portion of the event, which runs on Monday and Tuesday of the conference. Here are the new Summits Advisors joining the team for GDC 2024.

GDC 2024 Summits and Game Career Seminar Submissions Are Open

The call for submissions is happening now through Thursday, September 28 at 11:59pm PT. This includes everything for the GDC Summits, which run on the Monday and Tuesday of the event, as well as Friday's Game Career Seminar.

GDC 2024 Welcomes 2 New Members to Advisory Board

This year, GDC is excited to welcome the following industry leaders who are joining the GDC Advisory Board. Advisors work to support the show and evaluate submissions on one or more of the following topics in the Core Concepts program: Advocacy, Audio, Business & Marketing, Design, Production & Team Leadership, Programming, and Visual Arts.

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