GDC Courses

The State and Future of Board Games

Game designers discuss modern board game industry trends, reflecting on past developments and future prospects in this insightful panel on tabletop gaming's evolution and potential.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Moss - Design Before Sound

Explore how sound design in 'Moss' creates emotional connections with characters and story, using compelling techniques to enhance the gaming experience.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Zen of Streaming - Building and Loading Ghost of Tsushima

Explore the innovative technology behind Ghost of Tsushima's rapid loading and compact updates, enhancing the gaming experience with seamless gameplay and efficient storage management.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Automated Testing of Gameplay Features in 'Sea of Thieves'

Discover how automated testing improved 'Sea of Thieves' development and learn its potential benefits for other game studios and developers.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Making Tetris Effect-ive

Explore the creative process behind revitalizing the iconic Tetris franchise, as industry veterans share insights on innovation, design challenges, and breathing new life into a classic game.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Steam Page Makeovers in 30 Minutes

Discover effective strategies to enhance your video game's Steam page with expert tips on impactful changes that can boost visibility and attract more players.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Dao of VFX Animation

Explore the intersection of classical Chinese ink painting, Daoism, and modern VFX animation techniques in this insightful talk by Riot Games' Jeremy Griffith.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Creating Newstalgia for 'Crash Bandicoot 4' - Modernizing a Classic IP

Explore the art of revitalizing beloved game franchises as Toys for Bob's Paul Yan discusses breathing new life into Crash Bandicoot while preserving its nostalgic appeal and expanding its lore.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Tackling Cheating in Gaming

Explore data-driven strategies and community insights to combat cheating in gaming, enhancing fair play and improving player experiences.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Jackbox Party Pack Unboxed - How and Why We Make a Pack of 5 Games Every Year

Uncover the creative process behind Jackbox Party Pack's annual game development, exploring the strategies and challenges of producing five unique party games each year.

• YouTube
• 46 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales - The Creative Journey

Exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales, showcasing early prototypes, motion capture, and research for authentic East Harlem and character representation.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Beyond Game Design

Explore how game designers can tackle broader challenges in the industry, expanding their skills and impact beyond traditional design roles.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

A Dark Mind - The AI of "The Dark" in BELOW

Explore the AI systems behind "The Dark" in BELOW, a multi-limb tentacle monster, and the unique design challenges faced by Capy Games in bringing this creature to life.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Not-So-Little Light - Bringing Destiny 2 to HDR Displays

Explore the technical approach for implementing HDR display support in Destiny 2, enhancing visual quality and player experience in this in-depth presentation.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Concrete Jungle Gym - Building Traversal in Marvel's Spider-Man

Explore the intricate development of Spider-Man's web-swinging mechanics, offering insights into the creation of fluid and dynamic traversal systems for open-world games.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk