The Game Developers Conference, the event for industry professionals, was canceled in March due to the coronavirus alert. Although several companies published information that was scheduled for this event, the organization did not rule out holding the event this summer, GDC Summer, specifically from August 4 to 6 in San Francisco. However, the situation of the COVID-19 is still fully controlled and jeopardizes any massive event in the coming months, which is why GDC Summer opting for a digital event.
"As many game developers embrace remote work and online collaboration, we have been inspired to offer GDC in a digital format that is available to everyone. We believe in the power of bringing the community together to share, inspire and strengthen our industry, "says the team. More information to follow soon about GDC Summer, which is scheduled for August.
GDC promises to be a very important event this year by the launch of the new consoles and the technologies or innovations in graphics engines that accompany generation jumps.
A year without major industry events
This is an atypical year and the coronavirus has forced to delay launches and the cancellation of the most important annual fairs, including E3, which is being replaced by events organized by publishers or even media. The most recent is Games for Play by All, which promises announcements, interviews, gameplay videos and impressions. IGN's Summer of Gaming promises something similar with the support of CD Projekt Red, 2K, Square Enix, SEGA, Bandai Namco, Amazon, Google Stadia, Twitter, Devolver Digital, THQ Nordic and more. Sony and Microsoft will also organize their online broadcasts to present the games on the consoles, and we already know the date for the one dedicated to Xbox Series X: May 7.
