Game developers stories

Google Cloud forms strategic partnerships with Vietnam's top game devs
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Google Cloud partners with top Vietnamese game developers VNGGames, Amanotes and Wolffun Game to enhance gaming services.

NVIDIA releases the GeForce RTX 4060 game-ready driver
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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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.

Booming NZ games sector earning more than Australia’s
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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New data shows New Zealand’s interactive games industry earns a third more than its Australian counterpart while employing half as many people.

Kiwi tech sector grows, boosted by game development and local IT companies
Mon, 4th Jan 2021
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New Zealand's tech sector, including game development and local IT companies, is driving continued growth, according to NZTech.

Seven Dunedin game developers granted $450k
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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The funding, which is part of a wider $10 million allocation, is designed to create and nurture the game development industry in the region.

Lenovo picks budding Kiwi game developer as ‘Legion Epprentice’
Tue, 14th Jul 2020
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Lenovo has announced the winner of its Lenovo Legion Epprenticeship, an initiative created to encourage budding developers wanting a career in gaming.

NZ gaming industry thriving as revenue skyrockets
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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The industry could potentially be worth $1 billion dollars by 2025 if it continues its 39% average annual growth.

Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs
Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Garena acquires Canada's Phoenix Labs, bolsters global gaming presence.

Animoca Brands acquires San Fran gaming company behind Power Rangers
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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Animoca Brands snaps up gaming firm nWay for A$11.4m to boost its competitive gaming space entry.

2K Games' new studio Cloud Chamber will develop next BioShock game
Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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Cloud Chamber has already started work on the next BioShock game, which is expected to spend several years in development, according to 2K.

PAX AUS reveals this year's Indie Showcase winners
Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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PAX Australia announces winners of its AUS Indie Showcase, featuring games like Wayward Strand and Ring of Pain.

JPlay & DGames bring blockchain to eSports
Thu, 8th Nov 2018
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JPlay is one of the world’s first blockchain-powered eSports platforms, launched this month in Taipei, Taiwan.

Founded in an Auckland garage, acquired by global colossus
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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A Kiwi video game developer known worldwide for 'Path of Exile' has announced a majority acquisition from Chinese giant Tencent.

Australian game developers march on, generating $118 million of revenue
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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The Australian video game development industry continues to flourish, despite minimal recognition from their government.

Gaming conference invites Kiwis to learn from the experts
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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Games for Learning conference invites gaming experts, Kiwi game devs and educators to explore the role of games in learning.

What does it take to become a Call of Duty, Infinity Ward game developer?
Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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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..

Kiwi creators along with British company bring Thunderbirds back to life
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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A new Thunderbirds Are Go: Adventures app has been developed by a British production company and Kiwi developers.

Game development and zombies: Capital E launches school programmes
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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Capital E Digital Studio is hosting two programmes for juniors and seniors taking place in this year’s April school holidays.

NZ Video Games Praised in Best of 2013 Lists
Thu, 19th Dec 2013
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Five New Zealand video game makers have been lauded in major international Best of 2013 lists.

THQ files for Bankrupcy
Thu, 20th Dec 2012
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What will this mean for the company's well loved brands and studios?.

NZ game industry created 114 new jobs last year: survey
Thu, 17th Nov 2011
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Exceptional growth just the beginning: Game Developer's Association.

Fable III to be showcased at SF next month - whatever SF means
Tue, 12th Jan 2010
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Lionhead Studios announces that Fable III will be unveiled in San Francisco next month, according to community manager Sam Van Tilburgh on Twitter.

Sidhe Interactive adds another gaming award to its trophy cabinet
Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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Wellington-based game developer Sidhe Interactive has yet another international gaming award under its belt.

Blog: Delayed reactions
Tue, 13th Oct 2009
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This year has got to be the biggest in recent memory in terms of the number of delayed game titles.