The Game Development World Championship (GDWC) is a global competition for game developers, celebrating games and their creators. With over 53,000 participants from more than 150 countries, it offers various categories and prizes, including Best Mobile Game, Most Promising Game, and Best Indie Game. The championship has a history of 14 years and has awarded over $1,000,000 in prizes. It is open to all developers and features no participation or acceptance fees.