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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

GDC Side Quest Podcast Live: Amra Khullar & Shafik Quoraishee

Amra Khullar  (Senior Product Manager, The New York Times)
Shafik Quoraishee  (Senior Game Developer, The New York Times)
Beth Elderkin  (Content Marketing Manager, GDC Festival of Gaming)
Location: GDC Commons Stage
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Special Event
Format: Fireside Chat
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All

In this live podcast session, dive into the world of mobile gaming with Amra Khullar and Shafik Quoraishee from The New York Times. They discuss the development of Crossplay, NYT’s latest game, and share insights into what it takes to succeed in today’s mobile market.

Takeaway

Attendees will gain valuable insights into mobile game development and strategies for creating successful products in a competitive market.

Intended Audience

Ideal for mobile developers and anyone interested in the future of mobile gaming.