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How System Era overcame creative paralysis to fix Astroneer's crafting system
System Era designer Aaron Biddlecom and gameplay programmer Elijah O'Rear explain how they mined their own game design to invigorate Astroneer's "flat" crafting system.
Aug. 4, 2020
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How Disney makes RPG mechanics work in real life at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Like many LARPers before them, Disney's Imagineers have transplanted role-playing game mechanics into the real world setting of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Here's a breakdown of what they did.
Aug. 4, 2020
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PSA: Know and abide by your Code of Conduct at GDC Summer!
Updated to reflect the unique nature of the all-digital GDC Summer happening this week, the Code of Conduct serves as our strict line in the sand of what will not be tolerated. Please read it!
Aug. 3, 2020
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Enjoy live GDC podcasts hosted by Gamasutra throughout GDC Summer!
GDC organizers are pleased to confirm that the hosts of the GDC podcast will be producing a daily, hour-long show of game industry news, discussion and interviews during GDC Summer!
July 31, 2020
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GDC Summer's Sponsor Showcase offers access to industry leaders like Tencent
Ready for GDC Summer next week? Industry leaders like Microsoft, Google, Unity, and Tencent are all available for scheduling meetings in the GDC Summer Sponsor Showcase!
July 30, 2020
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Popular game pitch-off GDC Pitch returns for GDC Summer next week
Game Developers Conference are excited to confirm that the popular GDC Pitch event will return in a special online-only format for next week's all-digital GDC Summer!
July 29, 2020
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Watch speedrunners break games in front of the devs who made them at GDC Summer!
Sometimes, the best way to learn about your game is to watch someone else play it in a way you never intended; at GDC Summer 3 notable games will be speedrun live, as a dev offers commentary!
July 29, 2020
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Learn to build a workplace culture of belonging and be a better ally at GDC Summer
GDC organizers are happy to announce GDC Summer attendees will have access to comprehensive workshops designed to help you be a better ally and support a diverse workplace culture.
July 28, 2020
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Get expert analysis of the State of the Industry game dev survey at GDC Summer
Trained industry analysts at Omdia have had time to unpack the data, and at GDC Summer next month attendees will have access to their in-depth breakdown of how the coronavirus has impacted game devs.
July 28, 2020
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GDC Summer offers lots of learning opportunities for game dev students
Anyone looking to advance their game dev career or quickly learn new skills is invited to check out some of the cool content you'll find in the GDC Summer Student Channel!
July 24, 2020
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Sessions are now live on the GDC Summer platform; start planning your schedule today
The online platform GDC organizers are using to host next month's GDC Summer has been updated with full scheduling details for all announced talks, so log in now to start building your schedule!
July 24, 2020
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Scope out up-and-coming creators in the GDC Summer Indie Showcase!
As you finalize plans to attend the all-digital GDC Summer next month, organizers want to remind you to leave some time for checking out the exhibitors showcasing their work in the Indie Showcase!
July 23, 2020