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Find the Best Hotel Rates for GDC 2025 Through GDC Travel & Venue

GDC Travel & Venue is your one-stop shop for getting to and around the Game Developers Conference, taking place in San Francisco next March. With our official partner, Convention Housing Partners, we've got thousands of rooms in prime locations around the Moscone Center. Here's everything you need to know to secure your ideal accommodation for our event.

Push the Boundaries of Play: 2025 alt.ctrl.GDC Submissions Are Open

alt.ctrl.GDC is a unique exhibition that highlights innovative, offbeat, and downright unusual game controllers. For over a decade, this showcase pushed the boundaries of how we interact with games, featuring everything from repurposed everyday objects to custom-built contraptions that defy categorization. And now it's your turn.

Level Up Your Career in Day 2 of Our All-Virtual GDC Showcase!

Let's continue! The highly anticipated GDC Showcase career event enters its final day, with invaluable content and networking opportunities tailored to boost your game development career. Let's dive into a wealth of sessions and connections that will propel your professional growth in the industry.

Guest Post: 5 Tips for Writing a GDC 2025 Session Proposal

Game developers around the world come to the Game Developers Conference every year to exchange ideas, learn, and network. Much of this is possible thanks to the work of our incredible GDC speakers. So... how can you become one? Robin-Yann Storm, who's hosted over a dozen GDC sessions over the years, has some advice on making sure your GDC 2025 proposal stands out in the crowd.

Exclusive: Read an Excerpt From Game Designer Fawzi Mesmar's Upcoming Book

Game designer, author, and GDCA 2024 Ambassador Award recipient Fawzi Mesmar is joining us at this year's GDC Showcase to discuss how to create memorable moments in games. It's an important topic that thrives on connection, originality, and a creative mind: subjects that Fawzi Mesmar is ready to tackle in his upcoming book. And we've got an exclusive first look inside its pages.

It's Time to Download the GDC Showcase App and Share Your Excitement!

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!

Game Dev Networking Goes Virtual at GDC Showcase—Including Speed Networking!

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!

Apply To Be a Judge for the 2025 IGF Awards

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.

Submissions Are Open for GDC 2025 Summits and Game Career Seminar

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.

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