GDC Courses

Studio Design - Building a Foundation for Success and Avoiding Business Disaster

Explore game studio business fundamentals with Jason Della Rocca. Learn essential strategies for setting up your studio and games for long-term success from day one.

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

Lessons Learned in the Trenches - Developing Games as a Service

Explore insights from a veteran studio director on developing and managing games-as-a-service, drawing from experiences with major titles like Fallout 76 and Star Wars franchises.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Squad Coordination in Days Gone

Explore AI squad coordination in 'Days Gone' combat, detailing group behavior implementation and strategies for realistic enemy encounters in open-world games.

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

Developing a UX Mindset on Fortnite

Explore how understanding human cognition and adopting a UX mindset contributed to Fortnite's development, enhancing player experience and engagement.

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

The Resilient Job Hunt - Addressing the Well of Doubts

Demystify the game industry hiring process with expert panelists sharing job search advice, personal experiences, and discipline-specific insights for aspiring professionals.

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

Immersing with Music - Approaches to Musical Storytelling in 'Cyberpunk 2077'

Explore innovative musical approaches used in scoring Cyberpunk 2077, as shared by CD Projekt Red's music directors. Gain insights into creative techniques for immersive musical storytelling in game development.

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

LUTious Color - Grading for Games

Explore color grading analytics and techniques for game development, enhancing visual aesthetics and player experience through expert insights on color manipulation.

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

Puzzle Game Magic Secrets

Explore the art and science of puzzle game design through human cognition, uncovering techniques to create engaging and challenging experiences for players.

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

Making the Believable Horses of 'Red Dead Redemption II'

Explore Rockstar Games' innovative approach to creating lifelike horses in Red Dead Redemption II, enhancing player immersion and gameplay experience through advanced AI techniques.

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

Costume in Games - Integrating a Costume Designer into the Character Pipeline

Explore the process of creating character costumes for Control and learn how to integrate costume design into the character art pipeline for enhanced visual storytelling in games.

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

Pain Medication Reimagined - VR for Chronic Pain

Explore innovative VR therapies for chronic pain rehabilitation in spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, diabetes, and HIV patients, as presented by physical therapist David Putrino.

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

Visual Effects Bootcamp - Bringing Feature Film Effects to Real Time VR - Part 2

Explore techniques for replicating stylized feature film effects in real-time VR environments, enhancing visual fidelity and immersion in virtual reality experiences.

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

Stop Fighting! Systems for Non-Combat AI

Discover techniques for creating engaging non-combat NPCs in game worlds. Learn to populate virtual environments with realistic, interactive townspeople that enhance player immersion.

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

How the Hell Do You Make Money?

Game developers share diverse strategies for financial survival and success in the industry, offering insights on thriving without relying on a major hit.

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

Real-Time Cloth Solutions on 'Marvel's Spider-Man'

Explore technical challenges and solutions for real-time cloth in 'Marvel's Spider-Man' with Insomniac Games' Sophie Brennan, focusing on innovative approaches to enhance gameplay and visual fidelity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk