GDC 2025: What Happened?

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the Game Developers Conference 2025 with industry veterans as they share their perspectives and what was learned during GDC on the current state of the gaming industry. This candid conversation explores attendance trends, market challenges, investment landscapes, and what's next for game developers in a changing economy.

Our panel discusses:

⭐ GDC attendance trends and the shift to more exclusive, executive-focused events

⭐ The "age of efficiency" and austerity measures affecting game studios

⭐ Investment challenges and the evolving VC landscape for gaming

⭐ Platform dynamics between developers and companies like Apple and Google

⭐ AI's current and potential impact on game development

⭐ Unity's latest developments and challenges

⭐ The changing nature of GDC itself and its future prospects

Featured Speakers:

🗣️ Eric Kress, Principal at Gosser Consulting and host on the Deconstructive of Fun podcast

🗣️ Brett Novak, CEO from Liquid and Grit

🗣️ Solomon Lichter Ruiz, Senior Director Global Gaming at CleverTap

🗣️ Joseph Kim (Host), GameMakers & CEO of Lila Games

Recorded March 2025 following the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro and GDC attendance discussion

04:00 - San Francisco city impressions

06:30 - Event format changes and networking dynamics

12:40 - Industry challenges and the "age of efficiency"

20:00 - Platform dynamics (Apple/Google)

30:00 - AI in gaming discussion

36:00 - Event highlights and notable gatherings

42:00 - Bing Gordon's insights

47:00 - Final thoughts on GDC's future