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It's time to connect! The GDC Showcase Event App is officially open, so log on and get ready for two days dedicated to career development in the games industry. And be sure to let everybody know you're joining us with our custom GDC Showcase templates!
Hope you're ready for an immersive virtual experience: We're excited to announce that GDC Showcase attendees will gain exclusive entry to our custom Gather space designed for networking, socializing, and entertainment. Simply create your personalized avatar and take the plunge!
The all-virtual GDC Showcase is here to help game developers launch and upgrade their careers—and we want to send a big thank-you to our community partners who help make this possible.
Calling all indie developers and industry experts: The spotlight is about to shine on the vibrant world of independent games once again. The 2025 Independent Games Festival Awards are gearing up, and we're seeking passionate judges to help recognize and celebrate the year's best indie games.
Looking to start, grow, or upgrade your career in games? GDC Showcase is the place for you! Check out these incredible sessions coming to our all-virtual event this September 19-20.
The call for submissions is happening now through Thursday, September 26 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.
Celebrating indie games. Celebrating indie creators. Celebrating you. Submissions are now open for the 2025 Independent Games Festival!
One moment in a video game can change everything: It's time for you to learn how to create one. The Game Developers Conference is thrilled to announce that game designer, author, and GDCA 2024 Ambassador Award recipient Fawzi Mesmar will be this year's keynote speaker at the all-virtual GDC Showcase, sharing how to make a career-defining game that players remember for a long time.
Learn the nuts and bolts of live service games. The Game Developers Conference is thrilled to announce that GDC 2025 will host an evolution of the Free-to-Play Summit that encompasses development of all live service games.
"Do you have any questions for us?" It's one of the most-dreaded prompts in a job interview. So be ready for it! In this blog post, we'll share expert tips from a GDC talk on what questions you should have on hand during your game job interview, so you can seal the deal and get that offer letter.
Congratulations: You're hired! But don't close the book on your portfolio just yet. In this blog post, we'll share expert advice from a recent GDC talk on why (and how) to continue your career growth outside of the office... even if you've landed your dream job.
The Game Developers Conference, happening March 17-21, 2025, will feature hundreds of sessions hand-picked by our Advisory Board. Here are the five new advisors who will be joining the board for GDC 2025.
Accessibility is a crucial part of gaming for millions of players around the world—and it's just as important for developers. But why is that? In this blog post, we'll share expert advice from an upcoming GDC Showcase speaker on why accessibility is important for everyone in the game industry.
You've landed a job interview at the video game company you're dying to work for. Congratulations! In this blog post, we'll share expert tips from a recent GDC talk on making a great impression and acing the interview process like a pro.
It's time to craft your future in games. The all-virtual GDC Showcase returns with a focus on helping game developers launch and upgrade their careers—and registration is now open!
