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PikPok's very own Mario Wynands, wins the startup CEO of the Year in the inaugural BusinessDesk CEO Index Awards. Congratulations Mario! 👏🎉
The zombie apocalypse is where NZ games maker PikPok thrives
Zombies, silly puns, and an eccentric collection of driving, flying, sports and, frequently, shooting games with plots you may not expect have driven a Wellingt...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:56 PM
PikPok's very own Mario Wynands, wins the startup CEO of the Year in the inaugural BusinessDesk CEO Index Awards. Congratulations Mario! 👏🎉
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
Dinosaur Polo Club are recruiting for an Intermediate Developer. See this and other jobs on the NZGDA jobs board www.nzgda.com/jobs
November 23, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Dinosaur Polo Club are recruiting for an Intermediate Developer. See this and other jobs on the NZGDA jobs board www.nzgda.com/jobs
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/
Check out the Jobs Board for the latest from our NZGDA Studio Members! www.nzgda.com/jobs/
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Check out the Jobs Board for the latest from our NZGDA Studio Members! www.nzgda.com/jobs/
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.
Ohhh - just in time for Halloween! NZGDA Studio Member, Synty Studios, release their POLYGON Sci-Fi Horror Trailer showcasing just some of their art, animation and interface asset packs for game devs. Check it out!
POLYGON Sci-Fi Horror (Trailer) 3D Art for Games by #SyntyStudios
Synty® Studios presents: POLYGON - Sci-Fi HorrorThe space station drifts in deep space, its dim corridors echoing with the hum of machinery and flickering mo...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Ohhh - just in time for Halloween! NZGDA Studio Member, Synty Studios, release their POLYGON Sci-Fi Horror Trailer showcasing just some of their art, animation and interface asset packs for game devs. Check it out!
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/
Started jamming yet? There's still time to join Power UP! Game Jam for Women. Register below and catch up on the webinars, check out the resources and get to know the community before the jam starts!
REGISTER FOR THE JAM | POWER UP! Game Jam for Women
POWER UP! Game Jam is a special annual event designed for women in the games industry from all around the world to come together to create new game experiences. It is a jam for both experienced professionals and for newcomers who want to discover a role in the games industry. POWER UP! facilitates collaboration across time zones, unlocks creativity, develops community and professional development.
powerupjam.com
October 22, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Started jamming yet? There's still time to join Power UP! Game Jam for Women. Register below and catch up on the webinars, check out the resources and get to know the community before the jam starts!
Started jamming yet? There's still time to join Power UP! Game Jam for Women. Register below and catch up on the webinars, check out the resources and get to know the community before the jam starts!
REGISTER FOR THE JAM | POWER UP! Game Jam for Women
POWER UP! Game Jam is a special annual event designed for women in the games industry from all around the world to come together to create new game experiences. It is a jam for both experienced professionals and for newcomers who want to discover a role in the games industry. POWER UP! facilitates collaboration across time zones, unlocks creativity, develops community and professional development.
powerupjam.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Started jamming yet? There's still time to join Power UP! Game Jam for Women. Register below and catch up on the webinars, check out the resources and get to know the community before the jam starts!
Looking for something to do this long weekend? How about the POWER UP! Game Jam for Women?! Grab some friends and join as a team, or come solo and join a national OR international team and make some new connections! 🤝 Registrations are still open 🧑💻
REGISTER FOR THE JAM | POWER UP! Game Jam for Women
POWER UP! Game Jam is a special annual event designed for women in the games industry from all around the world to come together to create new game experiences. It is a jam for both experienced professionals and for newcomers who want to discover a role in the games industry. POWER UP! facilitates collaboration across time zones, unlocks creativity, develops community and professional development.
powerupjam.com
October 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Looking for something to do this long weekend? How about the POWER UP! Game Jam for Women?! Grab some friends and join as a team, or come solo and join a national OR international team and make some new connections! 🤝 Registrations are still open 🧑💻
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