The annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) is attended by around 30,000 development professionals and has often been one of the highlights on the gaming calendar. But is it in danger of fading? Last year, the event pivoted towards trying to help developers find jobs amid a series of layoffs. This year, the concerns are broader: studios are worried about the lack of funding in the industry, ticket prices, and, amid political concerns, where the event is held.

There’s enough concern among developers for a recent rebrand: it’s no longer the Game Developers Conference, but simply the GDC, with the tagline “Festival of Gaming”. Here's why the future of the convention is uncertain.

Why has the Game Developers Conference (GDC) lost its momentum?

GDC has become prohibitively expensive

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