GDC 2025 Postmortem: How Game Studios Translate Mission Statements, Values, and Principles into Action

This IDC Market Note assesses how three game studios have translated their mission statements, values, and principles into action based on discussions held at or around the Game Developers Conference (GDC), which was held in California in mid-March. "Mission statements, values, and principles can help define and differentiate a game studio. They may be applied very differently, but translating these abstract ideas into practice at the developer level is not only possible; they can deliver tangible benefits." - Lewis Ward, research director, XR, Gaming, and Interactive 3D Software at IDC