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Shape Sender Deluxe ⭐️ by Dead Teapot @deadteapot.games · 3d

Shape Sender Deluxe wouldn't exist without assistance from @nz-code.nz, and now, once again, they're helping us bring you circles, triangles, squares, and Sendy!

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NZ CODE @nz-code.nz · 3d

I want a secret fourth shape named after me.

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NZ CODE @nz-code.nz · 3d

How's it going over there, Sean?

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NZ CODE @nz-code.nz · 3d

It's already an exciting week in the regional game industry but we couldn't resist making it more exciting. 🥝🕹️🎮

www.nz-code.nz/post/960-000...

$960,000 boost for game developers in CODE’s third national funding round

13 studios from across Aotearoa received prototype and production funding in the third NZ CODE national funding round.

www.nz-code.nz

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SHYFTRS ⏩️ Wishlist on STEAM @shyftrs.com · 3d

SHYFTRS is heating up and #PAXAUS is right around the corner! 🔥
New enemies have entered the arena! They’re faster and tougher!

Sign up is ON! 🎮
Slots are limited & closes at Oct 17.
Be part of the chaos!

Link here: bit.ly/Shyftrsplaytest

#indiegames #metroidvania #gamedevelopment

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NZ CODE @nz-code.nz · 5d

Not sorry, it's just true. 🥝🎮

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Balancing Monkey Games 🌠 wishlist Beyond These Stars! 🐋 @balancingmonkeygames.com · 6d

Thanks for the feature of Beyond These Stars, Rock Paper Shotgun! ❤️
www.rockpapershotgun.com/batman-good-...

Batman, good boys, and space whale texting: all the other Gamescom games I saw but didn’t have time to write about

A collection of quick thoughts on the many, many PC games I saw and played at Gamescom (but never managed to preview in full).

www.rockpapershotgun.com

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Abiotic Factor @abioticfactor.com · 6d

Three critically acclaimed first-person action games reserved for the most accredited of scientific minds... available together only for a limited time!

Get the Science and Chaos bundle on Steam now! store.steampowered.com/bundle/59736...

#blackmesa #abioticfactor #theentropycentre #steamsale

Save 49% on Science and Chaos Collection on Steam

The Science and Chaos Collection Bundle includes three critically acclaimed first-person action games reserved for the most accredited of scientific minds... available together only for a limited time...

store.steampowered.com

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NZ CODE @nz-code.nz · 6d

We do have some teams at GCAP too, but we'll catch you at PAX AUS, Lewis.

www.nz-code.nz/post/18-nz-m...

18 of NZ's Best New Indie Games Coming to PAX AUS

For the fourth year running, CODE brings together some of Aotearoa New Zealand's latest indie games to showcase at PAX Australia 2025.

www.nz-code.nz

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Davy Jones’ Deckhand 🏴‍☠️ Wishlist now! @cassbaygames.bsky.social · 6d

Thrilled to be part of this amazing group!

www.nz-code.nz/post/18-nz-m...

#PAXaus @paxaus.bsky.social

18 of NZ's Best New Indie Games Coming to PAX AUS

For the fourth year running, CODE brings together some of Aotearoa New Zealand's latest indie games to showcase at PAX Australia 2025.

www.nz-code.nz

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Denari @astrodiaries.bsky.social · 6d

Check out our chonky boi, Arturr!! 🐂🐂

He sMASH 🪓🪓

#gamedev #indiedev #indiegame

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NZ CODE @nz-code.nz · 6d

We're back and bringing sweet Kiwi games to the expo show floor at PAX AUS! 🕹️🎮🥝

www.nz-code.nz/post/18-nz-m...

18 of NZ's Best New Indie Games Coming to PAX AUS

For the fourth year running, CODE brings together some of Aotearoa New Zealand's latest indie games to showcase at PAX Australia 2025.

www.nz-code.nz

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Davy Jones’ Deckhand 🏴‍☠️ Wishlist now! @cassbaygames.bsky.social · 7d

HELLO PARENTS 👋 Davy Jones' Deckhand is coming to PAX Aus next week... and we have colouring in sheets!!! 🎨 Stop by NZ CODE booth 1840, have a chill colouring in break, or take some sheets home for the kiddos 🏴‍☠️ Yaaar @nz-code.nz @paxaus.bsky.social #PAXAus #Parentgamer #Lineart

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Stormcloak Games @ MIGW @stormcloak.games · 8d

Adaptory is coming once more to PAX Aus... next week!!! Come check out our 2D base-building/simulation game with the exclusive demo at Booth 1840, thanks to @nz-code.nz <3 #paxaus

"Adaptory" featured at PAX 25, "Australia's Biggest Gaming Festival", Oct 10-12 2025

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Fnife Games @fnifegames.bsky.social · 8d

do you like it when they look at you? 👀

#datingsim #lgbt #indiegamedev #indiegame #gamedev #indiegames

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Abiotic Factor @abioticfactor.com · 9d

We've put out a small hotfix to our networking systems backend for stability and shouldn't affect gameplay. 🛠️

store.steampowered.com/news/app/427...

Abiotic Factor - Steam News Hub

Updates, events, and news from the developers of Abiotic Factor.

store.steampowered.com

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Ben Taels @bentaels.bsky.social · 12d

Now for a fireside with Astronaut Diaries!

On stage is Scott Walker (CEO, Ninja Kiwi), Shrikkanth Sreedharan (Director, Astronaut Diaries), and Tamihana Greeves (Art Director, Astronaut Diaries)

Vee Pendergrast is the host

#nzgdc

On stage is Scott Walker (CEO, Ninja Kiwi), Shrikkanth Sreedharan (Director, Astronaut Diaries), and Tamihana Greeves (Art Director, Astronaut Diaries)

Vee Pendergrast is the host

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Dave NewBlood @dave.newblood.games · 15d

The Made in NZ sale is BACK for 2025 🇳🇿

Featuring 100+ games from devs all over Aotearoa

Deep discounts, new demos and plenty of upcoming games to wishlist.

Chur 🤙

store.steampowered.com/sale/nzgames...

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Abiotic Factor @abioticfactor.com · 15d

Abiotic Factor is 20% off as part of the Made In New Zealand Steam Sale!

Check it out, along with a plethora of genius Kiwi games.
store.steampowered.com/sale/nzgames...

Made In New Zealand
Abiotic Factor
Curated by NZGDA New Zealand Game Developers Association

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SHYFTRS ⏩️ Wishlist on STEAM @shyftrs.com · 16d

Made Games in New Zealand is now up! 🥳
If you are a big fan of #metroidvania, you can wishlist Shyftrs here by scanning the QR code or click on the link: bit.ly/Steam-Shyftrs

You can also check out other cool Kiwi games!
#indiegames #gamedev #pcgames

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NZ CODE @nz-code.nz · 15d

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Brews & Bastards @brewsandbastards.bsky.social · 16d

We're at the number 2 slot on New and Trending on Steam! Thank you to all those descending into the brewery today 🍻🍻🍻

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Shape Sender Deluxe ⭐️ by Dead Teapot @deadteapot.games · 15d

In case you didn't know, Shape Sender Deluxe is made down in little Aotearoa / New Zealand and is part of the Made in New Zealand Steam event!

MADE IN NEW ZEALAND - Shape Sender Deluxe

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Davy Jones’ Deckhand 🏴‍☠️ Wishlist now! @cassbaygames.bsky.social · 16d

Not biased in the slightest 😉 but seriously now, we recommend heading over to the sale and checking out the many many amazing kiwi games!

Davy Jones’ Deckhand 🏴‍☠️ Wishlist now! @cassbaygames.bsky.social · 16d

PSA tutorial! You have to see this🧑‍🎓
👉 store.steampowered.com/sale/NZGames...
🔊🔊🔊 #indiegames #MadeInNZ #NewZealand #NZGames

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Balancing Monkey Games 🌠 wishlist Beyond These Stars! 🐋 @balancingmonkeygames.com · 16d

We're coming to NZGDC in Wellington! 🎉

We're so excited to catch up with our wonderful NZ game industry community and absorb all the knowledge from the speakers - and on that note! A few of us will be presenting this year! 👀

Want the details? Read below 👇

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