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Seven Dunedin game developers granted $450k

The funding, which is part of a wider $10 million allocation, is designed to create and nurture the game development industry in the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020

Gaming

NZ gaming industry thriving as revenue skyrockets

The industry could potentially be worth $1 billion dollars by 2025 if it continues its 39% average annual growth.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2020

Gaming

Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus

A Kiwi video game developer known worldwide for 'Path of Exile' has announced a majority acquisition from Chinese giant Tencent.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Gaming

Gaming conference invites Kiwis to learn from the experts

Games for Learning conference invites gaming experts, Kiwi game devs and educators to explore the role of games in learning.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft's global Build conference comes to Auckland

Microsoft's Build developer conference is coming to Auckland on May 30 as part of the event's first ever global tour.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015

Global Stories

Game developers stories

Gaming

NVIDIA releases the GeForce RTX 4060 game-ready driver

The NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture at the heart of the GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a massive upgrade, with AI-powered DLSS 3, and supercharging creative apps.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jun 2023

Gaming

Booming NZ games sector earning more than Australia's

New data shows New Zealand's interactive games industry earns a third more than its Australian counterpart while employing half as many people.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Dec 2022

NZTech

Kiwi tech sector grows, boosted by game development and local IT companies

New Zealand's tech sector, including game development and local IT companies, is driving continued growth, according to NZTech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Jan 2021

Gaming

Lenovo picks budding Kiwi game developer as 'Legion Epprentice'

Lenovo has announced the winner of its Lenovo Legion Epprenticeship, an initiative created to encourage budding developers wanting a career in gaming.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020

Gaming

Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs

Garena, part of Sea Limited, has acquired Canadian game studio Phoenix Labs to boost its global game development capabilities and market reach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020

iOS

Animoca Brands acquires San Fran gaming company behind Power Rangers

In a major move, Animoca Brands acquires the San Francisco-based gaming firm nWay for AUD $11.4 million, aiming to tap into competitive gaming markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2019

Gaming

2K Games' new studio Cloud Chamber will develop next BioShock game

Cloud Chamber has already started work on the next BioShock game, which is expected to spend several years in development, according to 2K.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019

Gaming

PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners

PAX Australia announces winners of its AUS Indie Showcase, featuring games like Wayward Strand and Ring of Pain.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019

Blockchain

JPlay & DGames bring blockchain to eSports

JPlay is one of the world's first blockchain-powered eSports platforms, launched this month in Taipei, Taiwan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Nov 2018

Gaming

Australian game developers march on, generating $118 million of revenue

The Australian video game development industry continues to flourish, despite minimal recognition from their government.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018

Gaming

What does it take to become a Call of Duty, Infinity Ward game developer?

Ever wondered what goes into designing the look & feel of a game? Curious to know what skills are needed to score a job as a game developer? Read on..

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016