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The game is on! GDC 2026 is leveling up with YOU at the center. We're inviting creators, educators, advocates & everyone passionate about games to help shape a more vibrant, inclusive festival. Have an idea? Let's build something unforgettable together! #GDC2026 🔗

Be part of indie game history. The IGF 2026 application for jury and judges is live! You have until October 13th to apply. #IGF2026 #IndieGames https://t.co/H8OOekpy40

📣 Submissions are NOW OPEN for the 2026 Independent Games Festival! 🎮 Submit your indie game by Oct. 8 to compete for awards in multiple categories. Make history at #GDC2026's premier indie event! #IGF2026 #IndieGames https://t.co/cEG3LsNQjj

GDC + YOU = a game changing partnership! Are you part of a media organization, offering a scholarship, an event or activation for GDC week? Join the Festival! The 2026 GDC Call for Partners is now open. Click the link to apply. #GDC2026 🔗 https://t.co/D5frqp6JNF

New GDC 2025 video on YouTube: 2024 was the year Valve made major changes on how games and their demos gain visibility. In this 2025 Independent Games Summit talk, Chris Zukowski lists the changes and show how successful developers have adapted to them. https://t.co/9wU83BOYC4

We're thrilled to announce that longtime GDC advisor and video game advocate Mark DeLoura is joining our team as Executive Director of Innovation & Growth! He'll be center stage as we shape the next chapter of GDC—a Festival of Gaming that reflects the entire game-making

Live service is a tough business. Industry expert Scott Hartsman talked with GDC on where things stand for live service studios, what devs can do to stand out in the market, and which monetization models are succeeding and failing. #GDC #LiveService #GameDev

GDC is transforming! We've reimagined the #GDC2026 program to reflect the full game industry lifecycle. We want sessions that deliver real-world insight and spark conversations. Submit your bold ideas by August 7! More details here: https://t.co/vs9iYeAD6G #CallForSpeakers

🔈The future of GDC starts with you. #GDC2026 is breaking new ground with ONE unified program that connects the broader game ecosystem. Whether you're a studio lead, indie dev, marketer, or investor: This is your moment. Submit your proposal by August 7! #CallForSpeakers

Affordable VR headsets are changing the audience! Our new GDC Trends Report shows rising demand for multiplayer, F2P, and mixed reality experiences. Get the full insights: https://t.co/6gh8wf1Wdu #VRGaming #GDC2025

From hybrid-casual mobile games to niche live service titles, the 2025 GDC Trends Report unpacks how developers are adapting to changing player preferences. Download free now! https://t.co/6gh8wf1Wdu #GameIndustry #GDC2025

Just released: The 2025 GDC Trends Report reveals how generative AI is impacting game development, while raising important questions about copyright and job security. Download our free report for more. https://t.co/sLWafAGOci #GDC2025 #GameDev

Following the success of 2024's inaugural GDC concert, composer @awintory returned once again in 2025 with a whole new slate of both classics and deep cuts. Watch the epic performance, now on YouTube! https://t.co/tUHDXQH00A

The biggest names on the internet are heading to VidCon Anaheim 2025 this month, and you’re officially invited to join them! Q&As and panels, meet & greets, live podcasts and more – get your tickets today and jump into the digital hype IRL June 19 – 21: https://t.co/a2px8Ww5wU

After bringing together nearly 30,000 industry professionals in San Francisco, we're excited to share the first-ever GDC Trends Report. Download our free report to gain invaluable insights into where the gaming industry is headed and how you can position yourself for success.

Coming soon. The first-ever GDC Trends Report. Breaking down the biggest takeaways from GDC 2025. Sign up here for first access: https://t.co/sLWafAGOci

Now on GDC YouTube: Rendering 'Assassin's Creed Shadows' AC: Shadows is a large systemic open world game with dynamic time of day cycles, a systemic weather system, and seasons. Find out how they made it happen in this GDC 2025 talk. https://t.co/Ekag9eKDle

GDC 2025 videos are coming to YouTube! We're excited to share this year's #1ReasonToBe — showcasing women from emerging territories across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development within their respective and unique point of views.