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Fostering a creative digital industry underpinned by video game development and training pathways in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Eating cheese before they can be stopped. We're a fan of this scientist.

Clip from Twitch user th3kingnugget.

11.03.2026 16:02 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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would you drink "Drink"??? you probably shouldn't

#drink #brine #gamedev #indiegame #indiegamedev

11.03.2026 19:23 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Who could this be?

10.03.2026 23:50 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Achievement Unlocked - Klutz: finish any course with 1 vehicle backwards.

Achievement Unlocked - Klutz: finish any course with 1 vehicle backwards.

Giving the people what they want.

11.03.2026 02:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
10.03.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We're headed back to Sydney for ALT: GAMES 2026! We will have big smiles, a fresh Shape Sender Deluxe expo-exclusive demo, and some *extra* things (teased below) πŸ‘€ ⭐️🟧🟑

18-19 April
PHIVE, Parramatta Town Hall

ph.au/47c0JGI

10.03.2026 03:41 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Teeto simply wouldn’t exist without the incredible games that inspired us πŸ’™
#indiegame #gamedev #inspiration

09.03.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our Plans are Changing... "Some EVEN bigger news for Beyond These Stars"

We have exciting news to share about Beyond These Stars! πŸ‘€ πŸ‘‡οΈ
www.balancingmonkeygames.com/articles/our...

09.03.2026 21:19 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Your starter weapon is a mop. It slaps. It slops. #indiegame #roguelike #strategygame #pirategame #DavyJonesDeckhand

09.03.2026 20:46 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you feel safe behind all that electricity, Galaktus?

09.03.2026 16:03 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BING BONG. So, @aggrocrabgames.bsky.social and @landfall.se were very kind to allow Bing Bong into the Teeto universe…

You have to do him justice. Get him to the top. No excuses.

#indiegame #peak #bingbong

07.03.2026 23:38 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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joeled has decorated their bedroom with colourful night lights, to keep the dreams at bay...

#ShareYourBaseSunday

08.03.2026 15:58 πŸ‘ 46 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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We employ wizards to turn our concepts into amazing art!

#gamedev #indie #indiedev

08.03.2026 23:34 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rollick N' Roll on the radio!

PBS 106.7FM listeners recently got a tease of the Rollick N' Roll soundtrack by @richar-rest.bsky.social

Hosted by @matt.sub-zerosound.com, tune into Game Jams to be taken on a sonic sidequest to the outer edges of video game music.

www.pbsfm.org.au/program/game-jams

06.03.2026 02:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

FROSTY GAMES FEST 2026 APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN!! GIVE US YOUR GAMES!πŸ’™πŸ§‘

04.03.2026 22:06 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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RespawnPressUp - Twitch Pirate deckbuilder gamedev !Wishlist || PHASE 2 !??!πŸ’° CASS BAY GAMES || Unity Engine || Davy Jones DeckhandπŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ !commands !game !discord

Bearded guy makes pirate game LIVE for your amusement.
➑️ twitch.tv/RespawnPressUp

#GameDev #MadeWithUnity #IndieGames #IndieDev #GameDevelopment #TwitchAffiliate #Unity2d #SupportSmallStreamers @unity.com #roguelike #pirates #deckbuilder

05.03.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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just let the programmer do the art, what’s the worst that can happen?

the art:

#indiegame #gamedev

04.03.2026 20:23 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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This Sister of the Unlost has much insight to share with you. Are you listening?

Photo courtesy of Hyperion on Steam.

05.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 56 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Bit too regional unless you're prepared to relocate to sunny Aotearoa. πŸ˜†

05.03.2026 18:34 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Are you a game developer based in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand with an exciting announcement to share with the world in early June?

Frosty Games Fest 2026 applications are OPEN NOW! 🍦

04.03.2026 22:01 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 4
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Regional Content Manager - Upper North Island Job in Auckland CBD, Auckland - SEEK Join the innovative CODE programme as a Content Manager for the Upper North Island - nurture and champion the video game development industry

NZ CODE is hiring two new Regional Content Manager positions to our team to support the content team and the excellent work our existing RCMs have been doing.
Auckland, Northland and surrounds: www.seek.co.nz/job/90732427
Christchurch Canterbury and surrounds: www.seek.co.nz/job/90732750

05.03.2026 02:16 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

In space no-one can hear you playtest.

So this project is shaping up nicely and this is a chance to jump on something new and awesome. Follow this one, for sure.

04.03.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some things you can do in my indie game
#indiegame #gamedev

04.03.2026 01:00 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Davy Jones' Deckhand on Steam Master melee-based card combat, explore an open ocean by surviving roguelike voyages, and unleash outrageous counter-attack chains in this nostalgic, swashbuckling adventure. Will you break free from…

Today's Nintendo Indie World... this is a good era for weird ideas executed well!

We are making a pirate roguelike about a dead 17-year-old deck scrubber and a heartbroken sea god. That counts, we think.

store.steampowered.com/app/3544900/... #indiegame #roguelike #nintendo #pirategame

03.03.2026 22:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Exciting news… The Frosty Games team is officially up and running for 2026! ❄️

This year we're working with two wonderful partners who share our passion for ANZ-made indie games, @nz-code.nz and @strangescaffold.bsky.social! πŸŽ‰

02.03.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 80 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 8
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Home | CODE About

@nz-code.nz is New Zealand’s Centre of Digital Excellence for game development, helping indie game studios with grant funding, wrap-around mentorship, capability work, and supporting pathways into the games industry. Find out more at nz-code.nz

02.03.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey, we're supporting a thing.

02.03.2026 23:27 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

☒️

01.03.2026 23:54 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Lining up a triple counter-attack is the ultimate vibe in Davy Jones' Deckhand.

#roguelike #indiegame #jonhamm #meme #turnthelightoff #cardgame

01.03.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Every good indie protagonist needs a cape, right?

#indie #indiedev #gaming

01.03.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0