The Game Developers Conference is rebranding as GDC Festival of Gaming

The Game Developers Conference, mostly known as GDC, is rebranding.

In a video posted to social media, the organisers of the occasion have introduced that the annual convention will now be often known as GDC Festival of Gaming. The subsequent present takes place in San Francisco, California from March 9 till March 13.

“The landscape has transformed,” based on the occasion’s organisers (by way of Games Industry.biz). “Budgets are tighter. Attention is fractured. Discovery is harder than ever. New tech and tools have redefined who can create. Our community needs more connection, visibility, and support.

“The GDC Festival of Gaming is where the entire B2B games ecosystem comes together to learn, connect, collaborate, and celebrate. If you make games happen, welcome home.”

Next 12 months’s occasion will embody greater than 1,000 audio system, based on the organisation, in addition to greater than 725 periods and 400+ exhibitors, and is anticipated to draw round 30,000 attendees.

“Over the past 30 years, GDC has brought thousands of developers together to learn, grow, and connect,” according to the event’s website. 

“Our agenda is curated by leaders in the game community to empower attendees with the knowledge and skills they need. Expect awe-inspiring talks, great networking opportunities, and the latest technological achievements during this life-changing five-day experience.”

It’s claimed that subsequent 12 months’s occasion will characteristic a brand new go construction with “more access” and “no more trade-offs”, with a brand new Festival Pass which can substitute the earlier All Access go and be accessible at a “dramatically” cheaper price to make sure guests can participate in as many periods as potential.