GDC (Game Developers Conference) Talks & Presentations

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1,500 Slot Machines Walk into a Bar - Adventures in Quantity Over Quality

Explore the mobile app market's underbelly as developers flood it with 1,500 auto-generated slot machine games, revealing insights on the lowest bar for success and the quirks of quantity-driven strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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RimWorld - Contrarian, Ridiculous, and Impossible Game Design Methods

Explore unconventional game design approaches used in RimWorld, focusing on story generation and innovative mechanisms for creating compelling gameplay experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Marvel's Spider-Man - A Technical Postmortem

Explore the technical challenges and solutions behind creating Marvel's Spider-Man, including asset management, rendering, streaming, and lighting for an immersive New York City experience.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Subnautica Postmortem

Explore how open development shaped Subnautica's success. Learn about its impact on independent game creation and gain insights into this innovative approach to game development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Put Your Name on Your Game

Indie game developers explore the benefits of signing their work, challenging industry norms and discussing how personal branding can impact success and recognition in game development.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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It's Still Emulation - Saving Video Game History Before It's Too Late

Explore practical strategies for preserving video game history, current preservation efforts, and how professionals can contribute to ensuring the longevity of gaming's cultural heritage.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Reinventing God of War

Explore the challenging journey of reimagining the iconic God of War franchise, from failures to triumphs, as Sony Santa Monica's Cory Barlog shares insights on game development and creative evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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How to Write Games for the Internet without Embarrassing Yourself

Explore cultural context, art movements, and successful game writing strategies through the lens of Dream Daddy's development in this insightful talk by Leighton Gray.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Know Your Market - Making Indie Games That Sell

Analyze Steam marketplace trends and learn from 'Life Goes On' game's failure to match market demands. Gain insights for creating successful indie games.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Making the World Give a Damn About Your Game in 2018

Discover effective strategies for marketing and selling your game in today's competitive industry, with insights on current trends and successful approaches.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Let's Be Realistic - A Deep Dive into How Games Are Selling on Steam

Explore Steam game sales data and marketplace dynamics to gain realistic insights for PC game developers, helping inform business strategies and expectations.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Game Design Patterns for Building Friendships

Explore strategies for fostering meaningful player connections in multiplayer games, emphasizing human value and positive social interactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Finding Harmony in Anime Style and Physically Based Rendering

Explore rendering techniques for creating physics-based anime-style worlds in games. Learn about deferred rendering, lighting, shadowing, and post-processing to blend modern graphics with toon shading.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Sunless Skies - A Narrative Postmortem

Explore the narrative development of 'Sunless Skies', from concept to execution. Learn strategies for crafting compelling stories, managing consultations, and overcoming challenges in game writing.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Building the World of 'The Ascent'

Explore Neon Giant's approach to 3D content creation, level building, and stylistic challenges in developing 'The Ascent', from modeling to lighting and world assembly.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk