NZ Game Developers Association
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It's December and you know what that means ...... it's time to kick-off the Christmas lunches and parties! 🥳🎄 Why not start tonight with Game Devs of Wellington and their Pitchmas! Check out the NZGDA events calendar for more info! www.nzgda.com/events
December 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
It's December and you know what that means ...... it's time to kick-off the Christmas lunches and parties! 🥳🎄 Why not start tonight with Game Devs of Wellington and their Pitchmas! Check out the NZGDA events calendar for more info! www.nzgda.com/events
There are some great game dev events coming up over the next few weeks including the NZGDA AGM where you can find out the results of the recent Board Elections. Check out the website for more info! https://www.nzgda.com/events
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
There are some great game dev events coming up over the next few weeks including the NZGDA AGM where you can find out the results of the recent Board Elections. Check out the website for more info! https://www.nzgda.com/events
NZGDA Board Elections are now closed. Results will be shared at the upcoming AGM - you are welcome to join us https://nzgda.glueup.com/event/2025-nzgda-annual-general-meeting-161237/
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 PM
NZGDA Board Elections are now closed. Results will be shared at the upcoming AGM - you are welcome to join us https://nzgda.glueup.com/event/2025-nzgda-annual-general-meeting-161237/
This is it!! You have until 5pm tomorrow to cast your vote for the next NZGDA Board. NZGDA Members will find their unique voter ID and election link in their email
November 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
This is it!! You have until 5pm tomorrow to cast your vote for the next NZGDA Board. NZGDA Members will find their unique voter ID and election link in their email
Don't get caught napping 😴 Vote in the NZGDA Board Elections before it's too late!
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Don't get caught napping 😴 Vote in the NZGDA Board Elections before it's too late!
Don't leave your vote til the last minute - do it today!
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Don't leave your vote til the last minute - do it today!
We're just days away! Be heard and vote today 🗳️
November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
We're just days away! Be heard and vote today 🗳️
That's right - 5 days to go! Don't wait - cast your vote today!
November 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
That's right - 5 days to go! Don't wait - cast your vote today!
Calling all NZGDA Members! Don't miss this opportunity to vote in the NZGDA Board Elections 🗳️ See your email for your unique Voter ID and link to the election 👍
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Calling all NZGDA Members! Don't miss this opportunity to vote in the NZGDA Board Elections 🗳️ See your email for your unique Voter ID and link to the election 👍
NZGDA Members: check your email for your unique voter ID and election link
November 9, 2025 at 9:11 PM
NZGDA Members: check your email for your unique voter ID and election link
WOOT! 🏆 NZGDA Studio Members PikPok, Synty Studios & Black Salt Games are nominated in the 17th Unity Awards 🙌 Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days (Most Anticipated Game), Synty's Assets (Publisher of the Year), & Dredge (Best Mobile Game) Let's VOTE! https://awards.unity.com/
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
WOOT! 🏆 NZGDA Studio Members PikPok, Synty Studios & Black Salt Games are nominated in the 17th Unity Awards 🙌 Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days (Most Anticipated Game), Synty's Assets (Publisher of the Year), & Dredge (Best Mobile Game) Let's VOTE! https://awards.unity.com/
Here's something fun to do! Big Adventure are organising a playtest of Dream Team Supreme from November 6th to the 11th. Click the link to join and download the build from the 6th November. FUN! 🤩 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3208500/Dream_Team_Supreme/
November 4, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Here's something fun to do! Big Adventure are organising a playtest of Dream Team Supreme from November 6th to the 11th. Click the link to join and download the build from the 6th November. FUN! 🤩 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3208500/Dream_Team_Supreme/
NZGDA Board Elections start today! If you're an NZGDA Member you'll receive an email with your unique voter details. Be sure to have your say before 5pm on the 17th November 2025, and help shape the future of the NZGDA.
November 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
NZGDA Board Elections start today! If you're an NZGDA Member you'll receive an email with your unique voter details. Be sure to have your say before 5pm on the 17th November 2025, and help shape the future of the NZGDA.
The latest NZGDA newsletter is out. Catch up on industry news and a wrap-up of NZGDC 2025. https://nzgda.com/news/nzgda-newsletter-october-edition/
October 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
The latest NZGDA newsletter is out. Catch up on industry news and a wrap-up of NZGDC 2025. https://nzgda.com/news/nzgda-newsletter-october-edition/
Keen to catch up with other creatives & game devs? Wāhine Fuelled Tech are hosting their meet-up in Wellington tomorrow (Thursday) and if you're in Dunedin - head to the Polytech for the game dev meetup. Enjoy! 🤩. Find the events on our event calendar www.nzgda.com/events/
October 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Keen to catch up with other creatives & game devs? Wāhine Fuelled Tech are hosting their meet-up in Wellington tomorrow (Thursday) and if you're in Dunedin - head to the Polytech for the game dev meetup. Enjoy! 🤩. Find the events on our event calendar www.nzgda.com/events/
The NZGDC post-event survey is only open for one more week - share your experience and provide valuable feedback today! https://forms.gle/u1TL4R6819rGoj1V7
October 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The NZGDC post-event survey is only open for one more week - share your experience and provide valuable feedback today! https://forms.gle/u1TL4R6819rGoj1V7
Keen to have a say? If you attended NZGDC, take a moment to tell us about your experience here https://forms.gle/FXWSxAqHVBUp3AdcA; OR if you're in the game dev industry & keen to share your thoughts on specific workforce topics - then this survey is for you! https://forms.gle/exH95L3Mcagesbrv6
October 17, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Keen to have a say? If you attended NZGDC, take a moment to tell us about your experience here https://forms.gle/FXWSxAqHVBUp3AdcA; OR if you're in the game dev industry & keen to share your thoughts on specific workforce topics - then this survey is for you! https://forms.gle/exH95L3Mcagesbrv6
October 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Thank you for being a part of an amazing NZGDC this year. We'd love to hear about your experience via our post event survey. If you've already seen the survey via email - please take a few minutes to complete it. If you've missed it, just click here 🙏 https://forms.gle/u1TL4R6819rGoj1V7
October 13, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Thank you for being a part of an amazing NZGDC this year. We'd love to hear about your experience via our post event survey. If you've already seen the survey via email - please take a few minutes to complete it. If you've missed it, just click here 🙏 https://forms.gle/u1TL4R6819rGoj1V7
Another great meetup organised for Auckland this Wednesday 15th October with special guest Laetitia Laubscher who shares how to design games for people in prisons. See you at 6pm at AUT (find out more here) https://www.meetup.com/aucklandmakesgames/events/311064838/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events
October 13, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Another great meetup organised for Auckland this Wednesday 15th October with special guest Laetitia Laubscher who shares how to design games for people in prisons. See you at 6pm at AUT (find out more here) https://www.meetup.com/aucklandmakesgames/events/311064838/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events
Hey Dunedin! Don't miss the next game dev meetup on Thurs 23rd October with special guest Marina Cone. Also be sure to check the location as it's changed. Bring your projects, your friends & kickstart your long weekend with a great time!
https://events.humanitix.com/oct-2025-dunedin-game-dev-meetup
https://events.humanitix.com/oct-2025-dunedin-game-dev-meetup
October 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Hey Dunedin! Don't miss the next game dev meetup on Thurs 23rd October with special guest Marina Cone. Also be sure to check the location as it's changed. Bring your projects, your friends & kickstart your long weekend with a great time!
https://events.humanitix.com/oct-2025-dunedin-game-dev-meetup
https://events.humanitix.com/oct-2025-dunedin-game-dev-meetup
Our NZGDA Executive Director, Joy Keene, is over at GCAP and PAX this week advocating for Aotearoa's game dev industry, sharing our stories and successes and making amazing connections. Here's a little peek at the NZ Stand. Who doesn't love a human-sized Teeto!?! 🫶
October 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Our NZGDA Executive Director, Joy Keene, is over at GCAP and PAX this week advocating for Aotearoa's game dev industry, sharing our stories and successes and making amazing connections. Here's a little peek at the NZ Stand. Who doesn't love a human-sized Teeto!?! 🫶
WGW events galore! There's something for everyone - GGWP gaming convention, Card Merchant Wellington store opening with loads of TTG events, Make it Jam & the launch of Vic Uni's Games Studios Lab. Dust off your costumes and decks and let's go! https://www.wellingtongamesweek.com/events
September 30, 2025 at 11:02 PM
WGW events galore! There's something for everyone - GGWP gaming convention, Card Merchant Wellington store opening with loads of TTG events, Make it Jam & the launch of Vic Uni's Games Studios Lab. Dust off your costumes and decks and let's go! https://www.wellingtongamesweek.com/events