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NZ Game Studio revenues grow 43% to a record $143M, but new startups are missing out
1 August 2018

New Zealand’s game developers earned a record $143.0M in the financial year ending 31 March 2018 according to an independent survey of New Zealand Game Developers Association studios.

Kiwi Game Starter 2018 Finalists Announced!
22 July 2018

Four finalists have been chosen to present to the judging panel before the NZ Game Developers Conference at the SkyCity Convention Centre on Wednesday, 1st August 2018.

We’re in Games Social – Registrations Open
26 June 2018

NZGDC18 is proud to announce the first We’re in Games Social (WinGS) event for women, non-binary and LGBTQIA+ game developers!

Indie Biz Showcase Applications Open
20 June 2018

This is an opportunity to help up-and-coming game developers create connections and support networks to grow their business and advance their careers.

Final Keynote Speaker For #NZGDC18 Announced!
19 June 2018

A self-titled design dilettante, Caitlin Goodale is our final NZGDC18 keynote speaker! Having worked on everything from Hololens at Microsoft to Minecraft’s console editions, she is passionate about accessibility and making games everyone loves to play.

Call for Speakers & Workshops: #NZGDC18 – Deadline Extended!

We’re happy to announce that the deadline for NZGDC18 Call for Speakers and Workshops is being extended by one week, to Monday 25th June at 9pm (NZ time, UTC+12:00).

Tickets for #NZGDC18 Available Now!
14 June 2018

The NZGDA is pleased to announce that tickets for the New Zealand Game Developers Conference 2018 are available now.

First Keynote Speaker For #NZGDC18 Announced!
13 June 2018

Harry is the lead artist and programmer from Team Alto, a collaboration with Toronto-based studio, Snowman. He is best known for the critically acclaimed Alto’s Adventure and recent Apple Design Award winner, Alto’s Odyssey.

Call for Speakers & Workshops: #NZGDC18

The NZGDA is proud to announce the New Zealand Game Developers Conference 2018 – an action-packed three day conference for professional and indie game developers in New Zealand’s fastest growing creative sector.

Kiwi Game Starter 2018
7 June 2018

Entries for the New Zealand Game Developers Association startup programme for interactive games businesses, the Kiwi Game Starter, are now open!

Government Report into boosting game development, interactive media
24 May 2018

Growing the international profile of New Zealand’s game development sector will be a key focus of a new study, announced today at a Techweek event by Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran.

China – the world’s largest gaming market
26 April 2018

China is now the world’s largest gaming market with annual revenues surging towards USD 30 billion and it may already be New Zealand’s largest market too.

The NZESF and marketing through esports
10 April 2018

The New Zealand ESports Federation (NZESF) was established in March 2016. It was established by a group of gamers and business people who saw the opportunity presented by esports and the absence of a governing body in New Zealand.

Kiwi Game Starter 2017 Winners
14 September 2017

During the opening of NZGDC17 last week we announced the winners of Kiwi Game Starter 2017!

#NZGDC17 is Just Around the Corner!
5 September 2017

It’s the week of the New Zealand Game Developers Conference and we’re excited for the biggest lineup yet! This year we’ve got over 100 presenters, as well as a full day of workshops.