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The Game Developers Conference isn't the glitz-fest that E3 used to be, but it does have its moments of gaming goodness, humor and depth. In a week, it's impossible for any one person to cover every meaningful moment, but a gallery can share just how much GDC has grown in the last two years. This gallery of eighteen snapshots shares a bit from the expo floor and the speaking sessions -- enjoy!

Chilling at the Microsoft XNA Lounge in the lobby

Nvidias' little APX 2500 powerhouse devkit for their new multimedia/gaming mobile platform

The guys representing the Freggers' virtual world -- got to love their branded clothes!

The meet-and-greet UK Trade and Investment luncheon at the W Hotel

Checking in at the Game Connection area behind the press room

Entering en masse into the Moscone North Hall, where the majority of the expo was showcased

CCP's EVE Online demoing adjacent to the Nordic Games area

Organic Motion demoing in their sleek booth

The trippy Z-Dome showing off a large-screened semi-circular enclosure for viewing and playing games

Lining up at the Sony booth at the Career Pavilion to earn the right to a free T-shirt

A taste of just how many job-seekers are looking to make it into the games business in the Career Pavilion

As part of our ongoing tradition of people playing Guitar Hero III at a booth, here's another example of it

Whoever these guys are, they win "best costuming" hands down

An EA staffer taking a well-earned juggling break

The well-attended "Future of MMOs" session

Musical entertainment for the GANG Awards in a picture-perfect moment

Queensland Government in a lighter moment at the end of a long week

Exit stage left! Game over for GDC for another year