Industry-leading sessions to explore platformer design,
inclusive gaming, and blockchain's evolving role.
SAN
FRANCISCO, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scalex
VC is excited to highlight three key sessions at GDC 2025 that will
shape discussions around the future of gaming. As a leading venture
capital firm investing in emerging technologies, Scalex VC is
dedicated to fostering meaningful dialogue on platformer design,
bias-aware game development, and blockchain's evolving role in
gaming. This year's conference, taking place from March 17-21, 2025, will bring together top game
creators, technologists, and thought leaders, providing attendees
with practical strategies and deep insights from experts in these
fields.
1. The Making of Astro Bot – Mastering Platformer Design
Date & Time: March 20,
2025 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PT
Speaker: Nicolas
Doucet, Studio Director, Team ASOBI, PlayStation
Renowned for crafting some of PlayStation's most engaging
platformers, Team ASOBI's Astro Bot has redefined accessibility and
immersive game design. In this session, Nicolas Doucet will provide an exclusive look
into the studio's iterative design approach, ensuring seamless
gameplay mechanics and universal player engagement.
Key Takeaways:
- 10 core principles for designing fluid and responsive
platformers.
- How Team ASOBI balances challenge and accessibility in level
design.
- The role of iterative prototyping in crafting engaging player
experiences.
2. Leveling Up Player Experience Through Bias-Aware Game
Design
Date & Time: March 20,
2025 | 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm PT
Speakers: Tanjulia Akter, Natashia Tjandra, and Faith McGee (Electronic Arts)
With gaming's global audience becoming more diverse, addressing
unconscious bias in-game mechanics and AI is critical for creating
engaging and equitable experiences. This session provides hands-on
frameworks to ensure inclusivity at every game development
stage.
Key Takeaways:
- Real-world examples of bias in game design and how to
counteract it.
- Step-by-step frameworks for improving fairness in gameplay
mechanics.
- How inclusive design enhances engagement and expands player
reach.
3. Beyond the Tokens – Blockchain's Role in Game Development
Date & Time: March 18,
2025 | 9:30 am – 10:00 am PT
Speakers: Kelvin Bonilla
(Solana Foundation) & Devanshu Bharel (Spaceman
Gaming)
With blockchain technology evolving beyond speculation, this
session explores practical applications of
decentralized assets, player-owned economies, and the
technical trade-offs of Web3 integration in gaming. Developers will
learn how blockchain solutions can enhance player experiences
without disrupting core gameplay.
Key Takeaways:
- Real case studies of blockchain integration in gaming.
- Addressing the technical and player adoption challenges of
Web3.
- Strategies for implementing decentralized features
that enhance—not hinder—gameplay.
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