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Denari @astrodiaries.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Folks at Gamescom said we're a hidden gem 💎 "Not just a simple exhilarating battle action game, but that a deep respect for the rich culture of the South Pacific and a profound storyline are firmly woven into its foundation." - 4Gamer Help us be less hidden!!👀 #indiegame

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EAT PANT | Shared Custody @eatpantgames.com · 05/10/2026

Made a simple interactive guitar where players can shred depending on where on the fretboard they’re looking. More like Shred Custody amirite #indiegame #gamedev #guitar

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George Penney @georgepenney.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Starting in 1.5 hours: If anyone would like to attend an online workshop about micro journaling to find positive moments in your day, I'm doing one. October 3rd 9am NZT. Pay-What-You-Can Available for 2 weeks for ticket holders who can't make it on the day.😊🪻🌸 www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/finding-ti...

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Finding Tiny Moments of Joy in Everyday Life

Do you need more joy and calmness in your life? Then this workshop about how to find small joys in the world might be for you!

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Anna Barham 🔜 PAX AUS @annabarham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Perfect synchronicity on my feed today

Raj Patel posted: "Please. I'm begging you. When you say IYKYK spare a thought for us who don't know but want to!" as a quote repost of his post last year "everybody keeps saying IYKYK but IDK."
The next post on my feed is Damion Schubert (quoting a question about sitcom comedy lines) posting '"My pants are tight!" iykyk'

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Dinosaur Polo Club @dinopoloclub.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Ata mārie, commuters! Our 🦁 Merlion’s Marina 🦁 update for Mini Motorways is out now, featuring a brand new map chosen by you: Singapore 🌿 And a further surprise: in addition, we’ve released a complete te reo Māori translation of the game!

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We are so excited for the "Celebrating Diversity Social" event at NZGDC 2026, generously sponsored by BNZ and held at their own BNZ Partner Centre. Get your tickets to NZGDC 2026 today - link is in the bio!

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Everyone in the industry has a point of view on AI, and all voices are welcome at the NZGDC 2026 AI Hui. Registrations are now open - RSVP in the NZGDC App.

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We are so grateful that Dinosaur Polo Club will be sponsoring NZGDC 2026! 🌏 Thank you Dinosaur Polo Club and see you all soon in Auckland this September! Get your tickets in bio.

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Anna Barham 🔜 PAX AUS @annabarham.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Balancing Monkey Games is a majority-female company so sponsoring this event was a no brainer. See you there!! 🥰

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Women in Games Networking Event, sponsored by Balancing Monkey Games, is open for registrations in the NZGDC 2026 app under the "Events" section. From 4:30-6pm on Wednesday 30th September, mingle with some of the best women in the industry! 🎯 Tickets are available in bio!

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Auckland Makes Games 🎮 @aucklandmakes.games · 10/09/2026

Bringing together industry leaders, emerging talent, and passionate enthusiasts, the NZ Game Developers Conference is where ideas spark, skills grow, and the future of game development takes shape. Learn more & get your tickets here ➡️ www.nzgdc.com #AKLGamesWeek

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Victor Frankenstein walkinge yn a hurrye through a mall. He passeth a signe: BUILDE A BEAR. Victor Frankenstein doth pause, shake hys heade, rolle up hys sleeves, and walke ynto the store.

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

U Day returns to NZGDC 2026! Unity & BNZ are now accepting registrations for the event. 🌏 Link in bio to register!

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Aftermath @aftermath.site · 12/08/2026

Brenda Romero's beautiful 'Chasing Lilacs' is a personal history told through the lens of gaming: aftermath.site/chasing-lilacs/

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Balancing Monkey Games 🌠 wishlist Beyond These Stars! 🐋 @balancingmonkeygames.com · 13/08/2026

Kewa's happiness is just as important as your Peeps! So don't go making our space whale upset, okay? Read more about Kewa's happiness in our latest Dev Blog! 👇 www.balancingmonkeygames.com/articles/dev...

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Anna Barham 🔜 PAX AUS @annabarham.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

“I’m changing my eating habits to be healthier” - boring - not really true “I’m starving myself for my lover’s sake” - what it actually feels like - I am a heroic vampire

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Vee Pendergrast is the Industry Development Manager at CODE NZ. 🌏 CODE, the Centre of Digital Excellence, is a Dunedin-based hub designed to progress and expand New Zealand’s growing video game industry. Make sure to get your tickets to NZGDC 2026 - link is in the bio. 📍

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Voidra @voidrantsback.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I need the Aussie and NZ game dev industry to realise how utterly phenomenal their collaborative and supportive nature is. How utterly singular, and precious it is, and how much it must be protected and preserved. Zero exaggeration, it is absolutely astounding how supportive the scene is.

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Keza MacDonald @mackeza.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

This is exactly the kind of rabbit hole you love to lose yourself down as a journalist www.inverse.com/input/cultur...

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The adorable love story behind Wikipedia’s 'high five' photos

Nearly 14 years later, the tale of this iconic couple can finally be told.

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EAT PANT | Shared Custody @eatpantgames.com · 28/07/2026

Honoured to share a Steam bundle with Bubsy 4D! It’s a killer game and you GOTTA nab yourself a cheeky lil’ discount by picking up both of our games at once! #indiegame #gamedev @fabraz.bsky.social @atari.com

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

There are just 2 days left to complete the NZGDA Annual Survey. Whether your project is generating a lot of revenue or even no revenue at all - your submission is vital to support our engagement with the New Zealand Government in support of our industry needs. Link in bio! 🎯

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Burger Bois | Mischief Makers Studio @mischiefmakers.studio · 19/07/2026

Every time someone says Burger Bois made them crave a burger, we know we've done our job right 😎

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

We’re thrilled to announce our Opening Keynote Speaker for NZGDC 2026! 🌏 Kate Edwards, an award-winning 33+ year gaming industry veteran. Amongst many things, she’s known for her roles as Executive Director of the Global Game Jam & the International Game Developers Association.

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Don’t miss out on our partner discounts for Accommodation while you are in Auckland for NZGDC 2026. 🌏✈️ Click our link in bio to find special offers. 🎯

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Alex ✨ @alexbestie.com.au · 16/07/2026

3 new anz games on my switch ya love to see it

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EAT PANT | Shared Custody @eatpantgames.com · 15/07/2026

Our daughter asked to play Teeto “one last time” because she thought that by other people being able to get it soon meant she wouldn’t have it anymore 😭 (she knows now) Teeto launches worldwide on Steam in about 13 hours! It’s also available on PlayStation 5 and Switch 1/2! #indiegame #gamedev

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Anna Barham 🔜 PAX AUS @annabarham.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Tickets to my next concert are now on sale! “A dragon has appeared, and the villagers call on St George to rid them of the terrible beast. But this is a far from ordinary dragon, and he wants to fight St George even less than St George wants to fight him. What can they do?”

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Anna Barham 🔜 PAX AUS @annabarham.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

You know something that makes me sad? We’ll never see Terry Pratchett’s Discworld treatment of AI. What do you reckon? I’m seeing William De Worde and Sacharissa 🤔

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Every year, NZGDC brings the New Zealand games industry together to connect and collaborate. 🌏 We couldn’t do it without our amazing Volunteers. 🫶 Whether it’s your first time or your tenth, we’d love to have you! 💙 Register via the link in bio and check out the perks. 👀🎯

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Balancing Monkey Games 🌠 wishlist Beyond These Stars! 🐋 @balancingmonkeygames.com · 23/06/2026

Our Peep Crew recently had a makeover! Read up about it in our latest Dev Blog 😎 🔗: buff.ly/LmJiGBC

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Do you have a game to share at NZGDC 2026? 🕹️ If your game was made in New Zealand, you may be interested in exhibiting it with the public at the Kiwi Game Zone within NZGDC 2026! 🌠 To learn more and register, visit the link in our bio. 🚨

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Anna Barham 🔜 PAX AUS @annabarham.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

This is a cat checkpoint; relinquish the most recent cat picture on your device

Bonkers (a tuxedo cat) enjoying a chin rub

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Unvirtuous Abbey @unvirtuousabbey.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A lovely human being compiled 70 photos of our Actual Photos of the Holy Spirit into a YouTube video! youtu.be/YHZ1bYZ-z5U?...

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Unvirtuous Abbey "Actual photos of the Holy Spirit" contemplation.

YouTube video by Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, Seattle WA

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Tana ⭐ NZGDC & MIGW! @tanamakes.games · 18/05/2026

I've had a handful of unrelated Ls this past week for things I've put lots of work into (I'm also doing too many things rn) but you could make me feel better by wishlisting Shape Sender Deluxe xoxox store.steampowered.com/app/2976470/...

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Shape Sender Deluxe on Steam

Solve physics puzzles with magnets, springs, portals, fans, and more while your new best friend Sendy helps you along the way! But maybe keep an eye on him, he’s been acting a little … strange, lately...

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Balancing Monkey Games 🌠 wishlist Beyond These Stars! 🐋 @balancingmonkeygames.com · 09/05/2026

We're a part of the ANZ Indiefest! Be sure to check it out, watch the broadcast, and of course... Give the Beyond These Stars Demo a go! 😎 🔗: buff.ly/gvguYzG

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Anna Barham 🔜 PAX AUS @annabarham.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

I’m in a Play by Play talk by a programmer and I don’t understand a word from it (apart from the analogy about trying to keep your flatmate out of the kitchen) but people are gasping and laughing and man I love my industry. What a bunch of freaking nerds 🥰🥰🥰

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Crayonix Games @crayonixgames.com · 29/04/2026

Can't have a Tiny Car Games event without Rollick N' Roll! store.steampowered.com/curator/4602...

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Davy Jones’ Deckhand 🏴‍☠️ Demo out now! @cassbaygames.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

I'm currently in a legal battle with #tiktok over this video. Can someone help? Why was my ad rejected? #gamedev #indiegames

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Elle Cordova @ellecordova.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Born in fire, battered by the wreckage of colliding worlds, covered for eons in magma, wracked by volcanoes, frozen and thawed again and again, and after everything went just wrong and right enough, here it is: our home. The rarest gift in the known universe. Happy Earth Day.

A photo of Earth taken by the crew of Artemis II.

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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: www.nzgdc.com/programme

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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

It's that time again! NZGDC 2026 is now taking Speaker Applications. Bring a fresh perspective that challenges the status quo!⚡⚡⚡ Form link on: www.nzgdc.com/programme

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Toby Morris @xtotl.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Made myself a new website for the first time in about 15 years. Bet you $3.79 there's at least one thing on there you didn't know I drew... xtotl.com

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Anna Barham 🔜 PAX AUS @annabarham.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Such a shame I won’t be in Wellington for this! Everyone’s favourite Mozart plus music from the Civ VI composer?? Heck, I wish I was in this choir 🎶 www.orpheuschoir.org.nz/our-concerts...

Orpheus Choir Wellington presents Mozart Requiem and Christopher Tin’s To Shiver the Sky, 7.30 pm Saturday 18 April at the Michael Fowler Centre. Tickets $20-$55 via Ticketmaster.co.nz

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NZ Games Festival @nzgamesfest.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🍰 A massive thank you to everyone for the record amount of submissions for The Pavs! Finalists will be contacted on April 2nd! 🧑‍💻 The Pavs: 🍓 Michael Fowler Centre 🥝 May 9, 7pm Purchase a ticket with the link in bio & support your local games industry! 🔗 #NZGamesFestival #NZGF2026 #NZGameDev

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Luckykittah (Jenn) @luckykittah.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I'm desperately trying to get ahold of Dr. Edie Widder to inform her of my father's passing as they were friends but I don't have her contact info. I found an email address tied to her foundation & emailed last night, but I'm not sure it will work. If anyone can help me, I'd really appreciate it.

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Balancing Monkey Games 🌠 wishlist Beyond These Stars! 🐋 @balancingmonkeygames.com · 17/03/2026

Oh the wonders of evolving technology. If we have to see this, so do you 😈

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Burger Bois | Mischief Makers Studio @mischiefmakers.studio · 12/03/2026

Here at Mischief Makers Studio, we're into relaxmaxxing. Vibemaxxing. Chillmaxxing. We even made it a feature in Burger Bois. Which is why we're HYPE to be taking part in @rogueduck.net 's #RelaxingEvent 2026! #indiegamedevs #indiegames #indiegaming #relaxinggames

A combined banner for #RelaxingEvent 2026 and Burger Bois.

The RelaxingEvent banner depicts a woman cozied up on the floor under a blanket with her tabby cat, playing a game on the laptop on the coffee table in front of her. She's wearing a gaming headset and surrounded by cute soft toys and plants.

The Burger Bois banner depicts main characters Patty and Fry standing back to back inside the window of their food truck. Patty is cheerfully presenting a freshly designed burger, whilst Fry looks over at her, holding up a spatula as he's ready to cook the next one.

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