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Game Devs Skipping GDC 2026 Over ICE Concerns, US Safety Fears
The 2026 edition of the Game Developers Conference reportedly faces attendance challenges tied to concerns over ICE activity and U.S. safety.
First North American Video Game Industry-Wide Union Announced at GDC 2025
The first industry-wide video game union in North America is being highlighted at Game Developers Conference 2025 as part of an ongoing push.
Interview: Composer Austin Wintory Talks GDC Main Stage: A Developer's Concert and the Power of Game Music
The Best War Games chats with world-renowned composer Austin Wintory about GDC 2025's Developer's Concert, how he's preparing for it, and his love for music.
How GDC Main Stage: A Developer's Concert Uses Nostalgia as a Cheat Code for Emotional Engagement
The Best War Games chats with composer Austin Wintory about GDC 2025's Developer's Concert and how fans emotionally engage with the music through nostalgia.
How GDC Main Stage: A Developer's Concert Went From Experiment to Annual Tradition
The Best War Games interviews legendary composer Austin Wintory about how GDC Main Stage: A Developer's Concert went from being an experiment to a tradition.
Xbox Has Big Plans for GDC This Year
Microsoft reveals that Xbox is gearing up to have a major presence at this year's annual Game Developers Conference next month.
More Xbox Games Are Reportedly Going Multi-Platform
A new report suggests many more Xbox games are planned to go multi-platform as third-party publishers are losing faith in Microsoft's hardware.
Major Baldur's Gate 3 Villain Was Once Playable
Larian reveals that one major Baldur's Gate 3 villain was once meant to be a playable character, in addition to disclosing some other cut content.
World of Warcraft Reflects on Subscriber Trends and Failures at GDC
World of Warcraft reflects on its past failures and recent success while revealing its historical subscriber trends during a lecture at the GDC.
Microsoft Revealing 'Super Resolution' Tech Soon
Microsoft prepares to reveal its super-resolution tech, a potential game-changer for both Nvidia and AMD GPU users who rely on upscaling solutions.
Hellblade 2's Unreal Engine 5 Demo is Not Enough
Although the latest trailer for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 shows the graphical powers of Unreal Engine 5, the game still has a long way to go.
Former Diablo Developers Form New Studio Gas Giant Games
Two famous Diablo developers join forces to create Gas Giant Games, a new video game studio staffed with veterans from a dozen AAA titles.
Survey Reveals Nearly 30 Percent of Game Developers Are Interested in NFTs
A sizeable minority of game developers say their studios are at least somewhat interested in NFTs and cryptocurrencies, according to a GDC report.
GDC Reveals Game of the Year Nominees
The GDC announces its nominees for Game of the Year and other categories, which will be awarded at the 22nd annual Game Developers Choice Awards.
The Game Developers Conference 2021 Will Be Solely Online
The Game Developers Conference announces it will host multiple events in 2021 beyond its week-long conference, and that everything is online.
GDC 2021 Will Be Hybrid Online Offline Event
Games Developers Conference staff announce that GDC 2021 will be a hybrid event with the choice of attending physically or virtually.
One Third of Developers Say Their Games Were Delayed By COVID-19
A survey put out by the Game Developers Conference ahead of its digital-only summer convention suggests the coronavirus has led to a lot of delays.
GDC Survey Reveals Huge Impact COVID-19 Has Had on Game Development
The Game Developer Conference surveys game developers regarding how the COVID-19 pandemic has effected them and their business.
GDC Relief Bundle Packs in Lots of Games for Any Price
The relief for GDC developers impacted by its cancellation continues with a Twitch live stream and a 167-game bundle selling for any price.
GDC Planning Replacement Show for August
With the cancellation of the Game Developers Conference due to COVID-19, GDC will be reorganized as a three-day event named GDC Summer.