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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 10h
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!?! 🫶
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 12h
Oh yes they are!  Just in time for the weekend - presentations from NZGDC 2025 are now available on the NZGDA YouTube channel.  If you were looking for a reason to stay in your pj's for a day - here it is!   Enjoy!
NZGDC 2025
Panels and presentations from the 2025 New Zealand Game Developers Conference (25 - 27 September 2025, Wellington, NZ)
www.youtube.com
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 15h
Registrations are now open for the POWER UP! Game Jam for Women!
Just fill out this form to register as a jammer for this year's jam and join the fun from 24-28th October!
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
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 7d
NZGDC 25 Wraps Up for Another Year
NZGDC 25 Wraps Up for Another Year — NZGDC
The NZ Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) 25 has successfully concluded, marking yet another fantastic year of innovation, connection, and celebration within New Zealand's vibrant game development community. Local, national and international attendees gathered to share ideas, showcase their latest p
www.nzgdc.com
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 9d
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
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 10d
WGW upcoming event 🔊  Paint Night at Bea DnD Games tomorrow (1st Oct) From beginners to seasoned painters, all the paints and brushes are ready, just pick a mini from the range and Bea DND will help you turn it into a new character! https://www.wellingtongamesweek.com/events
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 10d
Wellington Games Week kicked off with a massive day at the NZGDC Kiwi Games Zone and there's more to come!  Check out what's on for the rest of the week here: 
WGW Events — WGW
2025 EVENTS! Wellington Games Week is a vibrant celebration that combines skill development for game developers with exciting activities for families and game enthusiasts. Leading up to WGW, participate in special events designed to enhance your understanding of game design, story-telling, and more;...
www.wellingtongamesweek.com
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 11d
THANK YOU ALL FOR AN AMAZING NZGDC 2025! 🙏
(look closer - is that you?)
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 13d
But WAIT, there’s more!

The NZGDC After Party happens tonight at The Grand!

69 Courtenay Place, Wellington.
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 13d
A big thank you to everyone involved with NZGDC 2025.

From the attendees, to the speakers, sponsors, organisers, coordinators, and facilitators of this event - The people at the Heart of Games - THANK YOU!!!!

💛💜💛💜💛💜

See you next year!
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 13d
The NZGDC Open Day is BOOMING! Great to see people of all ages enjoying kiwi made games at the Kiwi Game Zone! 🎮✨
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 13d
NZGDC DAY 3 - Hope you all had a great day yesterday! Let’s DO IT AGAIN!
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 14d
Good times and good talks at NZGDC today!
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 14d
Meet NZGDC's fabulous Volunteer Team - they are here to help you have the best Conference experience - be kind to them - we couldn't do this without them!! 💚
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 14d
NZGDC was back today with a standing-room only opening featuring the Kapa Haka group, Hiwa Crew; a ministerial address from Hon. Dr Shane Reti announcing a doubling of funding for CODE 2026 🥳 followed by David & Liam, Summerfall Studios about how we can all put people first 🫶
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 14d
NZGDC DAY 2! The NZ Games Development Conference IS HAPPENING! Get ready for a day of talks, networking, and seeing what the NZ Games industry has to offer!
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 15d
Don’t forget the “We’re in Games” Social happening this evening! Entrance Corner of Ballance & Featherston Street. Safe, Respectful, Alcohol Free Event!
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 15d
NZGDC DAY 1 is on! Workshops are happening at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre! See you!!!!
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 16d
Check out what’s just been added to the Delegate Discounts on the NZGDC App:
2-for-1 Tickets to the Word Press Photo Exhibition, hosted in the Tākina Exhibition Space!
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 16d
Don’t forget to download the App for NZGDC! Details can be found in your emails!
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 16d
1 Day until NZGDC ! See you on the 25th for Workshops!!
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 17d
Victoria Uni is launching the VUW Game Studies Lab! 🎮
Join us Sat 4 Oct, 4pm at Te Aro for rapid-fire talks on games, culture & design with Dylan Horrocks, Emily Morris, Tuakana Metuarau & Hamish Cameron.
✨ Free + open to the public! ✨
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 17d
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 17d
DELEGATE DISCOUNTS
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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 17d
Oh yes it is!  The Games Made in NZ Steam Sale is back for another year 🥳  Featuring 100+ games made by developers all over Aotearoa! Come on in ......
https://store.steampowered.com/sale/nzgames2025
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