Kate Edwards does not approach Indiana Jones casually. An avid fan of the franchise, Edwards opened her GDC 2026 panel cosplaying as the titular archaeologist: fedora, jacket, holster, the works. She made a point to clarify that the holster was empty, even apologizing in advance if she instinctively reacted should someone pull out a sword. The presentation set the tone for a discussion that blended reverence for pulp adventure fiction, with a deeply serious examination of cultural