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Having the right portfolio is key because it's not only how developers show work and growth, but it also demonstrates how you can do the job you're being hired to do. These reviews are the best opportunity to get professional feedback on your work, help refine your skills, and figure out the best ways to showcase your strengths.
Thousands game developers, players, and enthusiasts from around the world tune into GDC Twitch every year for the Independent Games Festival Awards and Game Developers Choice Awards. This year, we're taking things to the next level. Please welcome our official co-streaming partners for GDC 2025!
The stage is set for an epic showdown of creativity and entrepreneurship at the 2025 Game Developers Conference. The two-day event, GDC Pitch, returns with a new group of developers ready to pitch their games.
The Game Developers Conference stands as a beacon of learning, innovation, and opportunity. This year's event promises to be an unforgettable experience for game developers of all levels, from industry veterans to aspiring newcomers. Here's why GDC 2025 is the ultimate destination for anyone serious about making their mark in the world of game development.
Technical Architect Nicolas Lopez is heading a session at GDC 2025 about "Rendering 'Assassin's Creed Shadows.'" We sat down with Nicolas to discuss his upcoming talk, his favorite Assassin, and how working on this series has been his "dream job" since the very beginning.
The GDC Travel Together program returns for GDC 2025, helping attendees make connections and travel with confidence. Not sure where to start? We've got you covered: Join our official GDC Travel Together Meetup!
The 25th Game Developers Choice Awards at GDC 2025 has unveiled the recipients of this year's prestigious special awards. Sam Lake, iconic writer for games like Max Payne, Alan Wake, Quantum Break, and Control, will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award. Lucas Pope, renowned mentor, designer, and developer who's worked at major game companies for over two decades, will be recognized with the Pioneer Award.
Discover some of the biggest hits and most anticipated releases coming to GDC 2025! Get insights into exclusive reveals and gameplay innovations. Explore the lineup now!
You know how sometimes you go to a networking event and you have no idea what to do next? We've all been there. As Marketing Director for the Game Developers Conference, I understand the importance of getting your name out there. We're here to help you find connections fast—and make them last. Here are a few of my tips for successful networking at GDC 2025.
The stage is set for the game industry's night of nights, and we have the perfect person to lead the festivities. Let's hear it for Alexa Ray Corriea, your host for this year's Game Developers Choice Awards at GDC 2025!
The 2025 Game Developers Conference is just around the corner, and it's time to start planning your ultimate GDC experience! We've unveiled the complete schedule, featuring hundreds of sessions now accessible through the GDC Session Viewer and our official event platform.
The stage is set for the game industry's night of nights, and we have the perfect person to lead the festivities. Let's hear it for Emma Kidwell, your host for this year's Independent Games Festival Awards at GDC 2025!
It's not easy being a game developer today. We've seen widespread layoffs, challenges in securing funding, and a growing divide over Generative AI. The GDC 2025 State of the Game Industry report shines a spotlight on these issues and so much more. But the question remains: What do we do about it?
The 2025 Independent Games Festival Awards and Game Developers Choice Awards spotlight some of the industry's biggest games and rising stars, and we want you to be part of the moment.
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) will take the Main Stage at GDC 2025—side by side with Electronic Arts, Google, Microsoft, Nintendo of America, and Ubisoft— to unveil a new accessibility initiative to improve the player experience.
