Hey buddy,

I’d be stoked if you could take part in the GameDev Show 2025 survey! Your input will help me craft an event that truly hits home for devs, players, and everyone who loves this wild, magical world of games. I’m all in for hearing even your boldest, out-there ideas. Every game event should feel real—our mission is to bring the light on fresh teams and daring projects, showcase the big dogs with epic booths, and create top-tier spaces for networking that actually works.

We’re part of the most insane and magical industry out there: game development. Every year, millions of devs around the globe are building new worlds and letting players dive into epic stories and enjoy groundbreaking mechanics. Think back to the first time you booted up a game—remember how that moment felt? Pure magic, right? Suddenly, you could take down fearsome dragons, capture creepy castles solo, crush zombie hordes, or save the world from some mad genius. Games taught us how to feel, how to imagine—and every victory came with that silent, undeniable message: "You’re amazing!"

We’re living in a crazy-awesome time. The tech we have now lets us create everything from chill mobile games to mind-blowing VR adventures. Sure, game dev is getting tougher, more demanding—it’s a mix of wild creativity and hardcore management.
But behind every new project is a dream, and that’s where the heart of a game comes alive. That’s what hooks players, pulls them into these pixel-built, soundscaped, dream-filled worlds, and keeps them coming back.

That’s why we need more events that bring us all together—devs, players, everyone.
We need festivals where devs can connect, share stories, and showcase their work to the players who live for these experiences. In my book, the best events are the ones where the magic happens face-to-face, devs meeting players, sharing ideas, and sparking new inspiration.

Wishing you an epic holiday season and an even better 2025! Let’s make this the year we bring our wildest, brightest ideas to life. Here’s to sincerity, love, and games that blow our minds!

Catch you soon, Ilya Anufriev