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Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativityGearbox writer Alexa Ray Corriea is highlighted for her work in supporting junior developers and fostering creativity within the game industry. The article discusses her experience on major franchises and indie titles, her role as a podcast host, and her efforts in mentoring newcomers. It also touches on advice for aspiring game writers and how to nurture creativity in the field.
Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew EicheOwlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche was interviewed on the Game Developer podcast at the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming. The discussion covered how the game industry adapts to unexpected circumstances and challenges faced by developers. The podcast is a bi-weekly series focused on game development lessons and strategies.
The GDC 2026 wrap-up showThe Game Developer Podcast discusses the GDC 2026 Festival of Gaming, featuring insights from editors Bryant Francis, Alissa McAloon, Danielle Riendeau, and Chris Kerr. The episode covers interviews, indie games, talks, and casual conversations from the show floor. Game Developer is a bi-weekly podcast focused on game development lessons and strategies.
Rebranded GDC Festival of Gaming attracts 20,000 attendeesThe GDC Festival of Gaming, formerly GDC, welcomed over 20,000 unique attendees in 2026. The event, held from March 9 to March 13 in San Francisco, featured over 700 sessions and 1,100 speakers. Organizer Informa Festivals aims to make the content more accessible with a simplified pass structure.