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GDC Summer will be a unique Game Developers Conference experience featuring multi-disciplinary educational and inspirational talks. Review the various pass levels to find the right experience for you.

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GDC Summer Highlights

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A Bloody Symphony of Characters: Music and Leitmotiv in 'Mortal Kombat 11'

Wilbert Roget - Composer & Music Supervisor - Independent

The cornerstone of every fighting game is its character roster, and Mortal Kombat 11 is no exception given its place as the conclusion to a three-game story arc spanning three realms and two time periods. In this latest installment of the franchise, however, specific attention was given to make sure characters were dynamic, relatable, and defined through complex relationships. This session demonstrates how the musical score supports these characters and their development throughout the story via the use of leitmotiv, a form of melody that eschews complex, lyrical phrases in favor of simple motivic statements and unique, identifiable signature sounds. Read More >>

Production & Team Management

Diversify Your Kingdom: A Toolkit for More Women in Leadership

Sabrina Carmona - Senior Producer - King

Research tells us that the tech industry is losing female talent, due to lack of leadership development programs (e.g. coaching, sponsorship, career counselling). Attracting women towards tech roles is also challenging due to the small number of female tech leaders, despite women being as capable and performing on par or better than their male counterparts. There are a number of factors that get in the way of women progressing into leadership roles. Read More >>

In case you missed it...

What To Expect From An All-Digital GDC Summer?

A Chat With GM Katie Stern

At the new GDC Summer, sessions, networking, expo activities, and more will be made available online via a robust digital platform from August 4-6, 2020. Leading the effort is GDC general manager Katie Stern, who answered our questions about what to expect from the first-ever, totally virtual GDC Summer. Read More >>

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