GDC 2023 Recap

Rod Oliveira
reNFTLabs
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2 min readMar 30, 2023

GDC 2023 was an unforgettable experience, filled with groundbreaking announcements, innovative developments, and a palpable buzz surrounding the integration of web3 and blockchain technologies in the gaming industry. With an impressive turnout and a staggering number of events, it’s clear that the gaming sector is thriving and embracing the potential of web3 technology.

After a whirlwind 5 days at GDC last week, we returned home with a stack of notes, hundreds of new connections, and a lot less merch than we arrived with. So, hop on, and let’s dive into the highlights and insights from our exciting week at GDC 2023.

Web3 and Blockchain Making Waves at GDC 2023

This year’s GDC saw a significant increase in web3 presence, with 15%-20% of all booths being web3-related, among numerous panel discussions, and keynotes discussing various blockchain game-related topics.

As traditional game companies become more curious about web3 technology, web3 game studios are working to bridge the user gap by launching web2, freemium games that incorporate optional blockchain elements. This strategy allows players to gradually adapt to web3 options and capitalize on the benefits of blockchain technology.

Key Announcements and Trends

  • Netflix’s Big Gaming Plans: The media giant unveiled an ambitious gaming strategy, emphasizing the importance of gaming for the film and TV industries.
  • Blockchain Gaming Gets Down to Business: The focus at GDC shifted from hype to practical planning, with major partnership announcements like Immutable x Polygon Labs.
  • Web3 gaming could offer unique solutions to mobile gaming’s user acquisition crisis.

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Rod Oliveira
reNFTLabs

Passionate marketer and entrepreneur by day, dreamcatcher by night. A dude who writes about everything. Games, innovation, leadership, growth hacking and more.