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Take part in GDC’s network of game dev knowledge with the GDC Monthly Newsletter
Take part in GDC's network of game dev knowledge with the GDC Monthly Newsletter
CDG 2020
GDC's April 2020 Newsletter comes packed with:
  • Can't miss virtual GDC talks on Twitch
  • GDC Podcast feat. game UX consultant Celia Hodent
  • And more...
GDC Podcast
 
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Dr. Celia Hodent worked on Fortnite, the Assassin's Creed franchise and many other games as a UX expert. She joined the GDC Podcast to talk about the wondrous ins and outs of game UX. Listen Now >>

 
GDC Twitch Highlights
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Don't miss dozens of virtual GDC talks on our Twitch channel! From machine learning for matchmaking to breaking down the rules system of the award-winning Baba is You, we've got you covered.
Video Game Deep Cuts
A selection of video game long-reads curated by GDC EVP Simon Carless

The Final Fantasy VII Remake is here, it’s weird as heck, and yet it’s still “one of the most audacious [classic JRPG] remakes that we’ve ever seen in any medium.

Yes, people are holding weddings in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. (And even hiring bouncers for turnip trading protection, haha.)

A detailed cultural history of Trilobyte’s ‘90s FMV adventure The 7th Guest.

An epic delay for earthquake sim Disaster Report 4 has led to “an absolute mess that’s well worth playing”.
Gamasutra Editor's Picks
Gamasutra staff
"In a rare alignment of the planets, all of Gamasutra's editorial staff have been curating their own islands, and have weighed in with their thoughts about why Animal Crossing: New Horizons has turned into a smash hit." Read More >>

Philip Molodkovets
"Adding a brand new class to a game five years after its release isn’t an easy task at all. As executive producer, I'd like to submerge developers and players into our experience of making submarines, and the hurdles we overcame." Read More >>

Aron Garst
"Sabotage Studio's Thierry Boulanger opens up about how the success of The Messenger allowed the studio to start in on Sea of Stars, and the impact COVID-19 has had on the game's development." Read More >>