Canadian video game developers are increasingly hesitant to attend the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco due to deteriorating US-Canada relations. Many, like indie developer Vivid Foundry, have faced financial struggles and uncertainty. Tanya Kan and Gary Kings canceled their trip, recognizing the low but notable risks associated with travel to the US. Concerns have heightened following comments from US political figures, trade tariffs, and reports of border detainments, prompting discussions about safety among Canadian developers ahead of major US gaming events.
We came to the conclusion that the risk of something happening to us is still relatively low, but it's too big to ignore, especially for a games conference.
You can no longer expect to travel to the US and be treated as a guest. There is a lot of uncertainty for Canadians at this moment.
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