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2026 State of the Game Industry Report Reveals Widening Effect of Layoffs, Broader Perspectives on Generative AI, Unionization, Tariffs and More
The organizers of GDC Festival of Gaming have released the results of the 2026 State of the Game Industry Survey, offering insights into key game industry trends based on responses from more than 2,300 game industry professionals. In line with GDC’s broader transformation into the GDC Festival of Gaming, this year’s State of the Game Industry Survey has also expanded to better serve the full game ecosystem.
By GDC · Via Business Wire · January 29, 2026
Deathloop, It Takes Two and Forza Horizon 5 Lead Finalists for the 22nd Annual Game Developers Choice Awards
The finalists for the 22nd Annual Game Developers Choice Awards, the leading peer-based video game event celebrating the industry’s top games and developers, have been revealed today. Winners in all categories will be honored at the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) ceremony, taking place at the 2022 Game Developers Conference (GDC) on Wednesday, March 23 and held in conjunction with the Independent Games Festival Awards (IGF). The ceremony is available to watch for all GDC 2022 pass-holders. The 36th edition of GDC will be held in-person and virtually at San Francisco’s Moscone Convention Center from March 21 - 25.
By GDC · Via Business Wire · January 11, 2022
Submissions Now Open for 24th Edition of the Independent Games Festival Awards
Informa Tech, the organizers of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2022 are now accepting submissions for the 24th annual iteration of the Independent Games Festival (IGF), the longest running festival, summit and showcase celebrating independent games and their creators.
By GDC · Via Business Wire · August 31, 2021
Umurangi Generation Wins the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the 23rd Annual Independent Games Festival Awards
Origame Digital’s Umurangi Generation won the Seumas McNally Grand Prize at the 23rd annual Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards tonight. The ceremony, which honored some of the most innovative and excellent independent games of the past year, took place as part of the 2021 Game Developers Conference (GDC) virtual event.
By GDC · Via Business Wire · July 21, 2021
GDC 2021 Begins Today, Featuring More Than 550 Virtual Talks Championing Game Developers and the Advancement of Their Craft
Informa Tech today launched the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2021, the 35th edition of the world’s largest and longest-running event for professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games. GDC 2021 is the most accessible GDC yet and is designed from top to bottom to take advantage of the virtual platform, offering a week of lectures, tutorials, roundtable discussions and more. The virtual conference offers a bevy of live sessions including fireside chats, Q&As and podcasts, featuring top names in the video game industry.
By GDC · Via Business Wire · July 19, 2021
Ghost of Tsushima, Hades and the Last of Us Part II Each Receive Six Nominations for the 21st Annual Game Developers Choice Awards
The finalists for the 21st Annual Game Developers Choice Awards, the leading peer-based video game event celebrating the industry’s top games and developers, have been revealed today. Winners in all categories will be honored at the Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) ceremony, taking place at the 2021 Game Developers Conference (GDC) on Wednesday, July 21 at 4:30pm and held in conjunction with the Independent Games Festival Awards (IGF). The ceremony is available to watch for all GDC 2021 pass-holders.
By GDC · Via Business Wire · April 20, 2021