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Come play our latest game! BOOTH 76 at #NZGDC2026 this week!

We are part of the Kiwi Games Zone on level 5 amongst +100 locally made games and we'd love to see you there!👾🎮🥝

#TheViewing #IndieGames #nzgamedev
September 30, 2026 at 3:03 AM
We're thrilled to announce keynote speaker Lisa Blakie (Kāi Tahu, Waitaha)!

She is the Co-Director and Narrative Director for Ōtepoti-based Atawhai Interactive! They debuted in 2025 with "Toroa: Skycall".

Don't miss out! Get tickets via the link in bio! 🔗

#NZGamesFestival #NZGF2026 #NZGameDev
March 10, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Enjoy your stay...

Wishlist Unhomely on Steam.

#IndieGames #GameDevelopment #UnrealEngine #NZGameDev
February 24, 2026 at 6:33 AM
We got visited by @duolingo at PAX?!🦉
Day 2 of PAX is done!
Wishlist Apothecurse now! 🦀
Link in bio🔗

#videogames #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #upcominggames #lovecraft #eldritch #spooky #dunedin #nzgamedev #nzgamestudio #alchemist #alchemy #gamedev #fyp #pax #paxaus #duolingo #cosplay #cosplayer
October 11, 2025 at 11:17 AM
✨NZ Games Festival is back and celebrating our 10th birthday in 2026!✨

After a decade, "Checkpoint" felt like the perfect theme for us to reflect on everything that’s happened, and look to the future.

Join us in April for birthday bash, and watch this space for more info!

#nzgf2026 #nzGameDev
December 13, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Check out our Demo for Steam next fest and tag us in any content you post. We love checking it out!

#indiegames #gaming #NZGameDev #SteamNextFest
February 25, 2026 at 2:52 AM
🍰 A massive thank you to everyone for the record amount of submissions for The Pavs!

Finalists will be contacted on April 2nd! 🧑‍💻

The Pavs:
🍓 Michael Fowler Centre
🥝 May 9, 7pm

Purchase a ticket with the link in bio & support your local games industry! 🔗

#NZGamesFestival #NZGF2026 #NZGameDev
March 26, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Here's v2 of our mob attack for our game. We also have a special announcement next week, watch this space 🤩

👾 🚀 👽

#cship #gamedev #nzgamedev #unity3d #screenshotsaturday #shmup #arcade
February 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Was showcasing an old client project for a tiny get together yesterday.

Thanks Kidz Game Dev for the opportunity and @gridakl for hosting us.

#gamedev #nzgamedev #safeincustody #unity
January 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
We have a new trailer and playable demo on steam for our game Unhomely! Check us out during Steam Next Fest and Wishlist Unhomely if you enjoy.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB1G...

#Unhomely #SteamNextFest #IndieHorror #NZGameDev #UnrealEngine
Unhomely - Official Steam Next Fest Trailer
YouTube video by Studio 8-Track
www.youtube.com
February 24, 2026 at 6:34 AM
Flintlock’s release anniversary is coming up this week, so here’s some Enki love.

I’ll never forget working on this game. I met amazing people, found my crowd.
Behind each game lies the story of game developers, going through years of life and change together.

#gamedev #enki #flintlock #nzgamedev
July 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A hodgepodge of last year. We went to San Francisco to present Flintlock, had beautiful Enki and Nor controllers made for it.

This is also my dog's first game credit (he was basically raised at the office, farting in meetings and finding long lost items).

#gamedev #nzgamedev #flintlock #officedog
July 17, 2025 at 7:36 PM
🍓🥝 The Pavs Games Awards want to see your game!

🌏Calling Kiwis, Aussies, and other Oceania-based gamedevs. Video games, card games, and board games included--We can’t wait to see what you’ve been cooking!

👉 Click here to apply, or find out more: lnkd.in/gS5FCtNT

#NZGamedev #NZGamesFest #NZGF
January 24, 2026 at 5:08 AM
We're coming to PAX Aus!

We'll be at the CODE stand (#1840) with 80s giveaways incl collector cards, slap bands, friendship bracelets, and Kuwi accents so you can get fully immersed in 80s NZ and join the search for Beans.

#IndieGames #GameDev #PAXAus #NZGameDev #PAXAus2025 #FindBeans #IndieDev
October 2, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The demo for Unhomely is now live for Steam Next Fest.

It’s a slow-burn psychological horror set in the New Zealand wilderness, built around atmosphere, tension, and that uneasy feeling that something isn’t quite right.

#IndieGames #GameDevelopment #SteamNextFest #NZGameDev
February 24, 2026 at 6:34 AM
📢 Artists Wanted!

🖼️ NZGF's Game Arts Exhibition is back for 2026 at Fish Cube Gallery.

🐾 This year’s theme is: Reimagined Pokémon Characters!

📅 Register your interest by March 3rd, artists will be selected mid March.

🔗 Register here: forms.gle/SwjyoBuPDA3a...

#NZGamesFest #NZGameDev #NZGF2026
February 8, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Long time no post 👋

We're working hard on making some more squishier enemies to attack with
Care to take a shot 👾

#gamedev #unity3d #cship #shmup #nzgamedev #arcade #2d #screenshotsaturday
February 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🍰 We need your help finding nominees for The Pavs community awards!

👉 Unsung Hero

👉 Industry Pillar

If there is somebody you would like to put forward — including yourself— please nominate them!

⏳️Nominations close April 1st!

Link for nominations in bio! 🔗

#NZGamesFestival #NZGF2026 #NZGameDev
March 23, 2026 at 4:51 AM
YOOOOO!!! 🌐Orbifold kickstarter is up!!
please go support my friends' working on it here:➡️
www.kickstarter.com/projects/chr...

#orbifold #gamedev #indiedev #nzgame #NZGamedev #NZGD #kickstarter #FPS #newgame
Orbifold: A Physics-Bending Co-op Shooter
Orbifold is a co-operative first-person shooter warped by the weird physics of spherical anti-gravity.
www.kickstarter.com
February 21, 2026 at 6:38 AM
📣 Heads up! Speaker submissions at the Play by Play conference closes Saturday 28th Feb 11:59PM. 📆

Prior speaking experience is not required 😊 Share your experiences, knowledge, and connect with others in the game development industry! 🎮

Link in bio! 🔗

#NZGamesFestival #NZGF2026 #NZGameDev
February 25, 2026 at 11:25 PM
🦕 Raaawr! A massive thank you to Dinosaur Polo Club for being an Anniversary Tier partner 🎉 & 2026 JOYPAD event sponsor! 🎮🏳️‍🌈

👉They're the kiwi studio behind the award-winning Mini Metro 🚉 & Mini Motorways! 🚗

🙌 We’re extremely grateful for their continued support!

#NZGamesFest #NZGameDev #NZGF2026
February 27, 2026 at 4:16 AM
We’re Studio 8-Track, an indie studio from Aotearoa NZ.

We’re making Unhomely — a retro-inspired psychological horror game about isolation, investigation, and the feeling that something isn’t right.

Coming to PC 2026.

#IndieGames #GameDevelopment #NZGameDev
February 24, 2026 at 6:31 AM
We're happy to announce that CShip is now live on Steam 🥳

Please wishlist us here 👉 store.steampowered.com/app/3411160/...

Play this shoot-em-up for nonshooter fans today 🚀

#cship #space #nzgamedev #arcade #shmup #indiedev #indiegamedev #gamedev
February 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Hiiiiiii ✌️am Stef, UX/UI designer at Runaway Play and General nzgamedev human in Ōtepoti, would love to be starterpacked please 🙏
November 22, 2024 at 5:04 AM
🎮📢 Are you a passionate gamer or experienced gamdev wanting to share your voice in the industry? ✨

🍓🥝 The Pavs are back for 2026 and we’re on the hunt for volunteer Judges and Jury!

🔗 Click here to apply/find out more: forms.gle/fQxhuHxB9f7h...

#NZGamesFestival #NZGF #NZGameDev
January 25, 2026 at 1:28 AM