{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch","title":"[Ep545] GDC: Festival of Gaming - Should indie devs go in 2026?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1cacfc5f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3553,"description":"In episode 545 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers discuss GDC’s rebrand into the “Festival of Gaming” and what the changes mean for indie developers considering the 2026 event. They break down the new pricing tiers, rising travel costs, and the shift toward business-focused networking, then share thoughts on how to prepare for conferences to make the most of the experience. The conversation also explores whether GDC still offers meaningful opportunities for learning and connection, and how alternative events like PAX, DICE, or regional gatherings might better serve indie teams.\nSupport How Many Dudes!\nOfficial Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/how-many-dudes\nTrailer Teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgQM1SceEpI\nSteam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3934270/How_Many_Dudes\n00:00 Cold Open\n00:15 Introduction and Welcome\n02:07 GDC: A Historical Perspective\n05:37 GDC's Rebranding and Marketing Missteps\n09:53 New Passes and Pricing Structure\n18:29 Indie Developer Perspectives on GDC\n22:36 Networking Opportunities and Industry Stratification\n36:20 Challenges for Indie Developers at GDC\n41:19 Networking at GDC: A Double-Edged Sword\n45:13 The Cost of GDC: Is It Worth It?\n49:07 Making Connections: The Value of Preparation\n52:21 Alternative Events: Finding Value Beyond GDC\nTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. \nIf you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! \nSubmit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. \nFinally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/57RnUDMrX7h6l91fJ2kOsVBxjM7ppOThe0dep8MNmrA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxMTcxLzE2NTM1/MDM3OTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}