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GDEX GDEX is the Midwest's Premier Gaming Expo. Featuring tons of games to play, tournaments, industry workshops, raffles, and more great experiences.

Think you got the goods? Throw your hat into the ring for the GDEX 2026 Pitch Battle. It's your chance to showcase your ...
10/06/2026

Think you got the goods?

Throw your hat into the ring for the GDEX 2026 Pitch Battle. It's your chance to showcase your idea and win some prizes.
Sign up at http://www.thegdex.com/pitch

How It Works
- You have 5 minutes to do your pitch
- You can use any slide format you'd like, as long as it's 5 minutes
- The panel judges witll have 5 minutes for questions
- Winners will be announced that day
-Prizes will be distributed after GDEX 2026

NOTE: Your projects cannot use generative AI to create code, images, art assets, etc.

What Do You Need?
- Have a GDEX 2026 Exhibitor pass or GDEX+/GDEX+ Pro
- Submit your application
- A slide deck on your own laptop w/HDMI to showcase your project
- A great game and great attiude!

What Can You Win?
The winning team will receive...
- Unity Pro License for a year
- $1,000 in cash
- IGDA membership for a year for the team
- GDEX+ Pro passes for 2027

13 days. Here is what is waiting for you. 🎮Nearly 100 games on the floor. Tournaments all weekend. Dev Day sessions cove...
10/06/2026

13 days. Here is what is waiting for you. 🎮

Nearly 100 games on the floor. Tournaments all weekend. Dev Day sessions covering everything from game engines to sound design to family game making. The artist market. Live performances. The Saturday night party. And a whole community of people who love games as much as you do.

We will see you there!

We know not everyone can make it out for show this year, but we wanted to make sure that our content was available to ev...
10/05/2026

We know not everyone can make it out for show this year, but we wanted to make sure that our content was available to everyone that it could help. So this year we’re announcing a Virtual pass, the GDEX+ Conference experience in the comfort of your own home!

What is GDEX Virtual?
- Full weekend access (Fri-Sun) to the GDEX Virtual experiences
- Access to a private GDEX Discord server for this years Conference guests
- Private Discord stage to watch the sessions live
- All the discounts to services and benefits of GDEX+

Get your passes now at http://www.thegdex.com/buy

Fairies run starships. Distant moons are a short walk away. This is Tinselfly. 🚀Tinselfly is a whimsical 3D first-person...
10/05/2026

Fairies run starships. Distant moons are a short walk away. This is Tinselfly. 🚀

Tinselfly is a whimsical 3D first-person narrative adventure by Flopsy Koala, published by Whitethorn Games. Play as Robin Aetherspring, a starship engineer whose ship becomes trapped in a bizarre starship graveyard. Introspective storytelling, character-driven puzzles, and visuals someone described as "Myst on mushrooms." If you loved Myst, Dreamfall Chapters, or Firefly, this one is for you. Coming soon to Steam.

Wishlist it and come see it on the floor. October 15 to 18. tinselfly.com.

GDEX Saturday Night Concert is Back!Featuring Jason Paige, singer of the Gotta Catch 'Em All Pokemon theme song. He's jo...
10/03/2026

GDEX Saturday Night Concert is Back!

Featuring Jason Paige, singer of the Gotta Catch 'Em All Pokemon theme song. He's joining us virtually for a Q&A then a rendition of the famous track!

Followed by Master Hand blowing the roof off as our head liner. The into a community Rock Band blast off.

It'll be a great time listening to great music surrounded by Arcades and games all over.

Grab your ticket now at http://www.thegdex.com/buy

If you make games in Ohio, you should know COGG. 🎮The Central Ohio GameDev Group is a Columbus based community for progr...
10/02/2026

If you make games in Ohio, you should know COGG. 🎮

The Central Ohio GameDev Group is a Columbus based community for programmers, artists, designers, students, and anyone interested in game development. From hobbyists just getting started to industry professionals sharing what they know, everyone is welcome. Build. Play. Share.

They will be at GDEX this October and we are glad to have them. Come find them on the floor October 15 to 18. thecogg.com.

An Ohio studio with a game you have probably played. 🎮Skookum Arts is the team behind The Pedestrian, an award winning s...
10/01/2026

An Ohio studio with a game you have probably played. 🎮

Skookum Arts is the team behind The Pedestrian, an award winning side scrolling puzzle game where you rearrange and reconnect public signs to navigate a vibrant world. Available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

They are also working on their next game, Quiet On Set, and will be at GDEX this October.

Come say hi and see what they are working on next. October 15 to 18.

Today is the last day to get a discounted badge. 🚨After tonight tickets go to full price. If you are coming to GDEX 2026...
09/30/2026

Today is the last day to get a discounted badge. 🚨

After tonight tickets go to full price. If you are coming to GDEX 2026, lock in your spot today.

15 days away. Your spot is not going to hold itself.

If you love cooperative RPGs, this one is worth your time. ⚔️Ardent Rise by Potential Entertainment is a fantasy real-ti...
09/28/2026

If you love cooperative RPGs, this one is worth your time. ⚔️

Ardent Rise by Potential Entertainment is a fantasy real-time action RPG with ability-driven combat, distinct tank, damage, and healing roles, and a world where magic is feared, coveted, and hunted. Play solo or alongside friends as you battle through dangerous lands, grow in strength, and uncover what your power means as the world begins to change.

A prototype is already playable on Steam. Come see it on the GDEX floor this October 15 to 18. playardent.com.

🚨 2 days left at this price.Last chance pricing ends September 30. After that tickets are full price and that is that. I...
09/28/2026

🚨 2 days left at this price.

Last chance pricing ends September 30. After that tickets are full price and that is that. If you have been thinking about it, now is genuinely the time.

October 15 to 18. Cherry Valley Hotel. See you there.

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