4 days ago · Many developers said they decided to cancel GDC travel plans after reading news reports of tourists being detained or turned away at the border or having their phones searched or confiscated.

3 days ago · A tense GDC 2026 reflects an industry on edge as global developers avoid the U.S. amid safety fears and immigration crackdowns.

5 days ago · Many international game developers are planning to skip this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) in the United States due to growing safety concerns related to US border …

4 days ago · The absence of international developers at GDC reflects the growing challenges facing the video game industry in the United States, as global partners reconsider their ties to the US market …

4 days ago · “It doesn't feel safe”—Many international game developers plan to skip GDC in US Stories of border issues lead to pervasive travel fears across the worldwide industry.

Jan 26, 2026 · As political tensions ratchet up in the US over the debate over ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement), some international developers are opting out of GDC (and …

For decades, the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco has been a yearly pilgrimage for game creators from around the world. This year, many are staying home. Developers tell Ars …