Presenting, the GDC bag of schwag

Here's the bag of schwag they're handing out when you claim your badge. Liberally adorned with Microsoft's various X-brands (DirectX, Xbox 360, and XNA), just like the entire convention is (more on that later), the bag is omnipresent at the show thus far. Read on for some shots of the magical trinkets inside the bag.

A squishy ball. 'Nuff said.

A bunch of promo leaflets. Sort of like take-out menus, but with game stuff on them. I don't what half of them are for; they're written in a very advanced form of 744t speak. I should mention there is a pad of blank paper courtesy IBM. Those always come in handy.

The very thick program guide, detailing the various sessions, events, people. Also serves as a reminder how little of the show any one mortal can possibly consume. Stupid 24-hour day.

And the piece de resistance: [adultswim.com] socks! They say, "We love games. We also love not having bunions. That is why [adultswim.com] is the Platinum Sponsor of the Independent Games Festival. And that is why we are telling you with socks." And now I've told you. The circle is complete.