GDC 2025 Session Viewer
2025 GDC State of the Game Industry Panel
Roshelle "Ro" Patterson (UX Researcher, Extraordinary Friends)
Elaine Gómez (President, Latinx in Gaming)
Gordon Bellamy (CEO, Gay Gaming Professionals)
Bryant Francis (Senior Editor, Game Developer)
Beth Elderkin (Content Marketing Manager, Game Developers Conference (GDC))
Location: GDC Partner Stage, Expo Floor, North Hall
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass, Summits Pass, Expo Pass, Audio Pass, Indie Games Summit Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Advocacy
Format: Panel
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All
It's not easy being a game developer today. We've seen widespread layoffs, challenges in securing funding, and a growing divide over Generative AI. The GDC 2025 State of the Game Industry report shines a spotlight on these issues and so much more. But the question remains: What do we do about it?
In this panel, industry experts Elaine Gómez-Sanchez (Latinx in Gaming), Roshelle "Ro" Patterson (Extraordinary Friends), Gordon Bellamy (Gay Gaming Professionals), and Bryant Francis (Game Developer) break down these critical topics and work to find ways forward that best support developers and their craft.
Topics include:
• How to ensure that Generative AI is used ethically and responsibly
• The impact of mass layoffs on the industry, and ways companies (and developers) can prevent it from happening again
• New and alternate funding ideas to create more opportunities for creators
Takeaway
Attendees will gain a better understanding of the current state of the game industry and learn ways to address some of the biggest issues impacting game developers today. It's also a space for developers to connect and find their support network.
Intended Audience
This panel is for everyone! Whether you're a student, full-time developer, freelancer or contractor, or serving in a leadership role, this is a space to discuss the topics impacting the industry and find new paths forward. We recommend you read the GDC 2025 State of the Game Industry report before attending, but it's not required.
