GDC Courses

Super Powering Technical Artists Using Deep Learning

Explore generative models in tech art with Unity Technologies' Cesar Romero in this under 1-hour session by GDC, covering topics from style transfer to deep mimic.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

User Story Mapping - Developing a Shared Understanding

Learn to cut development waste and align team goals with user story mapping in this under 1-hour session by GDC and One More Game's Jamie Winsor.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Beyond NPCs - AI for Game Operations

Explore how Zynga uses AI in mobile games with this less than 1-hour material from GDC, covering game design, programming, audio, visual arts, and more.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Defining Themes of the Modern Console Market

Explore the defining themes of the modern console market with GDC's short session. Gain insights into hardware generations, business models, and ecosystem complexities.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Root - A Usability Postmortem

Learn from Leder Games' development experiences with Root, focusing on rules writing, graphic design, and user experience research in this less than 1-hour session by GDC.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

2D Animation for Games - A Primer

Learn the basics of 2D character animation for games from Tyriq Plummer's GDC seminar, with examples from prominent 2D games. Less than 1-hour workload.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Reinforcement Learning in Action - Creating Arena Battle AI for Blade & Soul

Learn from GDC's session on creating pro-level AI agents for Blade & Soul's arena battles, covering skill systems, feature engineering, and learning progress.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

How to Represent Mental Illness in Games

Explore realistic portrayals of mental illness in gaming with GDC's 1-2 hour session by Dr. Jennifer Hazel, covering stigma, public perception, and specific disorders.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Interactive Wind and Vegetation in 'God of War'

Learn from Sony Santa Monica Studio's Sean Feeley about developing interactive wind and vegetation systems in 'God of War' in this 1-2 hour GDC session.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

One More Run - The Making of 'Spelunky 2'

Explore the making of 'Spelunky 2' with Mossmouth's Derek Yu in this GDC talk, delving into game design, challenges, and the evolution of the series in under an hour.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Growing Your Code Library with Each New Project

Learn to repurpose old scripts for new projects with GDC's short seminar, enhancing game development efficiency without needing a large team.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Creating Feudal Japan from Across the Pacific

Explore the creation of 'Ghost of Tsushima' with Sucker Punch Productions' Jason Connell in this GDC talk. Learn about the importance of cultural expertise and unique direction techniques in game development.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Take Control of Animation

Learn to build animation technology from scratch with Remedy Entertainment's experts in this under 1-hour session by GDC. Explore game design, programming, audio, and more.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Lessons from Duolingo - How to Make Learning Hard Things Easy

Learn from Duolingo's senior director of engineering on balancing teaching difficult subjects and user engagement in this less than 1-hour GDC session.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Design by the Numbers - Using Data for Good

Explore data-driven design with GDC's short session, using Looney Tunes: World of Mayhem as a case study. Learn about key metrics, tracking behaviors, and economic dashboards.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk