This year s Game Developers Conference set a new record with more than 18,000 people in attendance, reports Industry Gamers. Organizers released the total attendees as 18,250, a more than seven percent increase over last year. GDC director Meggan Scavio said the attendance showed the passion of the game development community despite hailstorms and turbulent business times. Industry Gamers says organizers have already confirmed next year s GDC for Feb. 28 through March 4 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.