Conference Talks

GDC

Quad Mesh Simplification in Frostbite

Explore how Frostbite procedurally generates quality levels of detail for in-game models through quad mesh simplification.

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

GDC

Capturing Great Footage for Game Trailers

A trailer editor shares techniques for capturing compelling in-game footage that gives video game trailers strong visual material.

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

GDC

The Holy Grail of Multiplayer Level Design - Casual and Competitive Maps

A GDC talk on designing casual and competitive multiplayer maps for Paladins, covering Hi-Rez Studios’ level-design processes.

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

GDC

Designing for Non-Linear Story Discovery in Tacoma

Learn how Tacoma’s developers designed non-linear story discovery and applied those techniques to their game design process.

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

GDC

Good Design Makes Happy Customers - A Microtransaction Design Primer

A primer on designing high-quality microtransactions for games and training designers to create them consistently.

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

GDC

Finding Inspiration - Tools for When You're Stuck

Use word games and creative methods to kickstart inspiration and generate ideas when your process gets stuck.

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

GDC

Vehicle Feel Masterclass - Balancing Arcade Accessibility with Simulation Depth

Explore principles for making game vehicles feel accessible while retaining the depth and character of simulation, from racecars to X-Wings.

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

GDC

Robocalypse Now - Using Deep Learning to Combat Cheating in Counter-Strike - Global Offensive

How Valve used deep learning to detect and combat cheating in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

GDC

Inertialization - High-Performance Animation Transitions in Gears of War

Explore inertialization, a high-performance approach to creating animation transitions for Gears of War 4.

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

GDC

Designing Text UX for Effortless Reading

Learn design techniques for making interactive text frictionless to read and use.

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

GDC

Mastering Kombat - Designing Mortal Kombat 11's Empowering Tutorial Mode

A GDC talk on designing flexible in-game tutorials that onboard diverse players and support engagement across future projects.

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

GDC

Art Direct for 100 MPH - Balancing Visuals with Performance for Forza Motorsport

Art direction for racing games balances visual asset quality with 60FPS performance at 100 miles per hour.

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

GDC

Beyond Games as a Service with Live Ops

Explore how LiveOps is shaping the future of game development and helping teams engage player communities.

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

GDC

Empathizing with Steam - How People Shop for Your Game

A research-based look at how people browse Steam and shop for games, revealing what developers can learn from observing their behavior.

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

GDC

What to Write So People Buy - Selling Your Game Without Feeling Sleazy

Learn the basics of copywriting to sell your game without sounding sleazy.

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