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As New Zealand’s game development sector continues to expand, collaboration between industry and education is becoming more important than ever. A new partnership between Mytona and Westlake Boys High School is helping to strengthen this connection. Together, they have launched one of the country’s first fully sponsored, structured game development programmes at secondary school level, […]

Wellington-based game studio Dinosaur Polo Club celebrates award-winning Mini Motorways hitting over nine million players and aims to redefine the strategy behind their simulation game with the launch of a massive free update called Creative Mode. The team view this update as something that was created as a love letter to fans. Mini Motorways is […]

Are you a passionate game creator with a Kiwi-made tabletop game? Here’s an exciting opportunity to showcase your creativity and connect with a highly engaged audience of gamers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals! What’s happening? The Table Top Games Showcase is a special event at the NZ Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) on Saturday, 27th September, from […]



Wellington Games Week (WGW) is back for 2025, taking place from 27 September – 4 October. This exciting week celebrates the vibrant NZ games community, inviting developers, publishers, educators, studios, businesses, and all gaming enthusiasts to join us in Wellington. We are now accepting applications for this year’s lineup of satellite events, including workshops, exhibitions, […]



Then you’ve come to the right place! We currently have three volunteer opportunities available and could really use your help.  🙏 Web page designer needed for NZGDC programme page! 🌟 Do you love web design and are keen to make a difference? Then we need you to design this year’s NZGDC programme page. This will […]

The submission window for workshops at this year’s NZ Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) is now open, and we’re calling on you to share your expertise and passion with the community. For the first time ever, you have the flexibility to propose workshop sessions of 1, 2, or 3 hours. Whether you want to deliver a […]