๐ Treat & Greet is making a delicious return this year! ๐ง๐ฌ
๐ Get to know other Play By Play attendees or catch up over some tasty treats at this fun, safe, and non-alcoholic event! ๐ค
๐Fishcube Gallery, May 8, 6:30-9PM
For more info, visit the link in bio ๐
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Weโre super stoked to announce this yearโs JOYPAD event! Sponsored by Dinosaur Polo Club! ๐ฆ๐
It's a casual social evening for our queer and LGBTQIA+ gaming community! ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ ๐ฎ
Enjoy a games night over some snacks and drinks!
๐Southern Cross Garden Bar
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๐ฅ๐ The Pavs community awards nominations close in 5 days!
Nominate someone you feel should be recognised for the following awardsโ maybe even your bestie!
๐ Unsung Hero
๐ Industry Pillar
๐ฐ Be there on awards day by securing a ticket! ๐ซ
Links in bio ๐
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๐ฐ A massive thank you to everyone for the record amount of submissions for The Pavs!
Finalists will be contacted on April 2nd! ๐งโ๐ป
The Pavs:
๐ Michael Fowler Centre
๐ฅ May 9, 7pm
Purchase a ticket with the link in bio & support your local games industry! ๐
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โฑ๏ธ Thereโs 1 week left before the NZGF 2026 Earlybird Tickets take flight! ๐ชฝ
๐ These tickets cover all the paid events!
Further discounts are available for students! ๐๐จโ๐
Visit the link in our bio to purchase yours now! ๐
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๐ฐ We need your help finding nominees for The Pavs community awards!
๐ Unsung Hero
๐ Industry Pillar
If there is somebody you would like to put forward โ including yourselfโ please nominate them!
โณ๏ธNominations close April 1st!
Link for nominations in bio! ๐
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โ Dawn of the Final Day โ
Less than 24 hours to apply to showcase your games at this free event! ๐ฏ
We accept a variety games from digital, board, tabletop, or experimental! ๐ฎ ๐ฒ ๐
๐May 10, 10AM-5PM
Michael Fowler Centre
For more info, visit the link in bio ๐
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๐ Kick off the festival with PB & Jam, a free game jam from May 1-3! ๐
In 48 hours, form teams to create game on a surprise theme ! All are welcome to join, but must be over than 18!
โจ Ready to jam? Register a ticket through the link in our bio! ๐
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๐ข There's only 3 days left to apply for the Level Up Platformer exhibition!
This is a free, physical exhibition to the public showcasing Aotearoa-made games! ๐ณ๐ฟ
Digital, board, tabletop, and experimental games are welcomed!
For more info, visit the link bio ๐
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๐ We're ecstatic to announce our 2nd keynote speaker, Emma Procter!
Emma is the Research Director at PikPok and currently a board member at NZGDA. ๐ฉโ๐ป๐
โจ๏ธ Don't miss out on Emma's talk! purchase tickets to Play By Play via the link in bio! ๐
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๐ข There's only 5 days left to submit applications for a table at the Platformer exhibition!
A variety of games from digital games, board games, and experimental games are welcomed! ๐ณ๐ฟ
๐Sunday May 10, 10AM - 5PM
Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington
Link in bio ๐
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๐ข The early bird catches the worm! Make sure to grab your early bird tickets before the end of the month! ๐ฃ
๐คซ Student discount & separate event tickets are also available! โจ๏ธ
๐ Visit the link in bio to purchase & view other ticket options.
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We're thrilled to announce keynote speaker Lisa Blakie (Kฤi Tahu, Waitaha)!
She is the Co-Director and Narrative Director for ลtepoti-based Atawhai Interactive! They debuted in 2025 with "Toroa: Skycall".
Don't miss out! Get tickets via the link in bio! ๐
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๐ข Heads up! Make sure to grab your early bird tickets to the festival before they go! ๐ฃ
๐คซ Student discount tickets & separate event tickets are also available! โจ๏ธ
๐ Visit the link in bio to purchase & view other ticket options.
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๐ฆ Raaawr! A massive thank you to Dinosaur Polo Club for being an Anniversary Tier partner ๐ & 2026 JOYPAD event sponsor! ๐ฎ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
๐They're the kiwi studio behind the award-winning Mini Metro ๐ & Mini Motorways! ๐
๐ Weโre extremely grateful for their continued support!
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๐ฅณ Kick off the NZ Games Fest with PB & Jam, a free 18+ event from May 1-3!
โฑ๏ธParticipants form teams to make games based on a surprise theme!
Get to know others, play to your strengths, & bring your passion for games! ๐ค๐ฎ
โจ Ready to jam? Link in our bio! ๐
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๐ฃ Heads up! Speaker submissions at the Play by Play conference closes Saturday 28th Feb 11:59PM. ๐
Prior speaking experience is not required ๐ Share your experiences, knowledge, and connect with others in the game development industry! ๐ฎ
Link in bio! ๐
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Check out our Demo for Steam next fest and tag us in any content you post. We love checking it out!
#indiegames #gaming #NZGameDev #SteamNextFest
We are in next fest! Check out slow burn psychological horror about a tech billionaire and exposing his secrets!
store.steampowered.com/app/2941990/...
#Unhomely #SteamNextFest #IndieHorror #NZGameDev #UnrealEngine
We have a new trailer and playable demo on steam for our game Unhomely! Check us out during Steam Next Fest and Wishlist Unhomely if you enjoy.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB1G...
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The demo for Unhomely is now live for Steam Next Fest.
Itโs a slow-burn psychological horror set in the New Zealand wilderness, built around atmosphere, tension, and that uneasy feeling that something isnโt quite right.
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Enjoy your stay...
Wishlist Unhomely on Steam.
#IndieGames #GameDevelopment #UnrealEngine #NZGameDev
Weโre Studio 8-Track, an indie studio from Aotearoa NZ.
Weโre making Unhomely โ a retro-inspired psychological horror game about isolation, investigation, and the feeling that something isnโt right.
Coming to PC 2026.
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๐ Keen to get involved in Aotearoa's game development community? We're looking for volunteers at the New Zealand Games Festival!
โจ๏ธ Volunteers receive a discounted/free ticket to the Play By Play conference.
Link in bio! ๐
โณ๏ธ Applications close March 8th.
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YOOOOO!!! ๐Orbifold kickstarter is up!!
please go support my friends' working on it here:โก๏ธ
www.kickstarter.com/projects/chr...
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๐ Super excited to announce Black Salt Games as a 2026 Anniversary Tier partner! โจ๏ธ
Thank you to Black Salt Games for supporting us in our 10th year! ๐ Our sponsors help us to continue our work! ๐
๐ They are kiwi game studio behind the award-winning DREDGE! ๐ฅ ๐ซฃ
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๐ข Artists Wanted!
๐ผ๏ธ NZGF's Game Arts Exhibition is back for 2026 at Fish Cube Gallery.
๐พ This yearโs theme is: Reimagined Pokรฉmon Characters!
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Register your interest by March 3rd, artists will be selected mid March.
๐ Register here: forms.gle/SwjyoBuPDA3a...
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๐ข Volunteer applications are open!
NZ Games Festival needs volunteers to help with events during the festival.
Volunteers will receive a free ticket to the conference ๐๏ธ๐
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Applications close 8th of March.
๐ Click here to apply: forms.gle/9zpacou3orFX...
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๐ฎ๐ข Are you a passionate gamer or experienced gamdev wanting to share your voice in the industry? โจ
๐๐ฅ The Pavs are back for 2026 and weโre on the hunt for volunteer Judges and Jury!
๐ Click here to apply/find out more: forms.gle/fQxhuHxB9f7h...
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๐๐ฅ The Pavs Games Awards want to see your game!
๐Calling Kiwis, Aussies, and other Oceania-based gamedevs. Video games, card games, and board games included--We canโt wait to see what youโve been cooking!
๐ Click here to apply, or find out more: lnkd.in/gS5FCtNT
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