New Website and User Account System
The NZGDA has new branding, and a new website! We hope the site’s overhaul will make it easier and more pleasant for everyone to share and find NZ game development related news, events and jobs.
NZGDA 2018 Annual General Meeting
It’s that time of year again! The NZGDA’s Annual General Meeting will be held at to 6pm on 11 September 2018 at Victoria University School of Design (139 Vivian St. – Wellington).
NZGDA Board Candidates for 2018/2019!
Voting begins August 22nd! Find out more about this year's candidates for the NZGDA board and participate in our online ballot.
NZGDA 2018/2019 Board Elections!
Are you a community minded game developer who wants to grow New Zealand’s game development sector? Then consider standing for the New Zealand Game Developers Association 2018 Board!
Game development industry's record-breaking rise
Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran welcomes the results of an independent survey released today that shows New Zealand’s game development industry earned a record $143 million in the last financial year.
NZ Game Studio revenues grow 43% to a record $143M, but new startups are missing out
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!
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
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
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!
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!
The NZGDA is pleased to announce that tickets for the New Zealand Game Developers Conference 2018 are available now.