🤗 Introducing more of our Play By Play conference speakers!
👉 Tana Tanoi
“Encouraging Creativity in Shape Sender Deluxe”
👉 Nina Estrella
“Designing multiplayer games with in-game community and culture in mind”
👉 Stef Peacock
"UI ✨Vibes✨ and how to find them"
Conference ticket link in bio! 🔗
Among good eggs 😌
Introducing more Play By Play speakers! 💕
👉Anna Lezhikova
“Side Quests in Security: Keeping Your Game (and You) Safe”
👉Jevon Wright
“Why I didn't use generative AI in my game, and you shouldn't either”
👉Zelle Marcovicci
“Pay to Lose! (The Death of the Microtransaction)”
Ticket link in bio! 🔗
Introducing some of of our wonderful speakers at the Play By Play conference!
👉 Henry Feltham
"Making Games that Obsess People"
👉Lucy Weekley
"What 14 NPC Romances Taught Me About Game Design"
👉 Robert Yang
"The Gay Hockey Show is a Game (Dev) Changer"
Play By Play ticket link in bio! 🔗
it’s honestly so messed up that AI ruined both em dashes and ✨ for us
BigSparkle is a threat to all us small business artisanal ✨s and must be stopped
Jon’s right
Stef in the PlayByPlay schedule, its a screenshot showing his headshot and talk slot: 10.10am-10.40am Stef Peacock UI ✨vibes✨ and how to find them
DW I'm fighting back
I'm so mad that AI has claimed the word "vibe" and now sparkles 😑
We’re looking for speakers who are new to NZGDC or haven’t presented with us before. Provide a fresh perspective at NZGDC 2026! 👀
Speaker application form at:
https://www.nzgdc.com/programme
Having one of those big imposter / everything is hard days 😴
So glad Woolworths changed their name back in NZ just in time
this is an absolute ✨ cultural moment ✨
Hey #PortfolioDay
I’m Lucy (she/her) and I’m an illustrator and game dev based in Naarm. I mostly work in video games and even art direct an ANZ games showcase. I love the colour pink! Fantasy art, and fanart!
🎨lucymutimer.com
💌heylucymutimer@gmail.com
As is the way 😌
Friends!! I have some time free from next month onwards and would love to do anything from Art Direction to UI art to graphic design to illustration for all your various projects!🎨
💌Shoot us an email at: heylucymutimer@gmail.com
PAX Rising - SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN
Are you an independent game developer looking to share your creations with the world? Why not submit to exhibit as part of PAX Rising?
Apply Now: aus.paxsite.com/en-us/get-in...
I'll be at ALT this weekend for @wingsfund.me and I'm super keen to see everyone!
If you want to get in touch, have questions about pitching WINGS, or just wanna say hi, hit me up via DM, email, or in the replies and we can get something organized. 🔥
A friend took a truly delightful photo of me with their new baby (which I will not be posting anywhere for obvs reasons) and it fills me with a lot of joy 🥰
If you applied to Frosty Games Fest, you should now have an email update from us (pls check spam) 💌
We really appreciate your time and effort spent applying. We received 200+ applications, and while that's great for the industry and showcase, it means that LOADS of great games get left out. 1/7
Iconic tbh
A "wartime" poster that says: "Using Generative AI? You're Prompting with Hitler! GenAI is a Fascist Project! Try using your brain instead! Don't surrender your creativity to the Tech Billionaires' control!"
I missed this from @phineas.bsky.social when it originally came out but it sure feels relevant at the moment.
Also, you can buy this as a print from the artist here:
www.inprnt.com/gallery/phin...
HOT HOT HOT
developer: please just pay me what you owe me
CEO: sorry best I can do is crash out on social media
Uni the cat meme saying “this cannot continue”
“I should be paid for the work that I do” should not be a high bar to clear, and yet in the games industry it routinely is.
It's that time again! NZGDC 2026 is now taking Speaker Applications. Bring a fresh perspective that challenges the status quo!⚡⚡⚡
Form link on: https://www.nzgdc.com/programme
Pokémon - Nap Time
I hid a ton of Pokémon in this piece. How many can you find?
Big feels and no sleep. Come play our lil’ baby, learn what it’s like to communicate without words, all in this short adventure game full of love and life. Love you bye.
🎉 FIND YOUR WORDS IS AVAILABLE NOW! 💬
Jump into a scenic adventure full of cute new pals and activities! Collect symbols and use them to communicate around Camp Pals!
Download it NOW for FREE on Steam, or get the optional supporter pack! 👇
