In terms of big splashes, the Game Developer Conference generally pales in comparison to E3. But even though it might lack a circus atmosphere and onslaught of new product announcements, that doesn’t mean there’s a lack of news.

This will be the 25th time industry developers and executives have gathered to network, seek inspiration and learn more about the industry of making games. Started in a developer’s living room in 1988 with roughly 25 people attending, this year’s show is expected to welcome more than 18,000 attendees to the Moscone Center in San Francisco when it kicks off on Feb. 28.

Here are a few of the topics you’re likely to see make the headlines:

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