CODE NZ

Fostering a creative digital industry underpinned by video game development and training pathways in Aotearoa New Zealand.

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

Game dev professionals in technical disciplines (art, programming etc) – did you start at a young age, and do you think it influenced your decision later in life to enter the industry? Please share on your networks :-)

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

21 studios awarded over $2M in CODE funding🎮�� A total of $885,654 was awarded to 15 studios within KickStart for the creation of prototypes.
A further $1.5 million was allocated to six studios in the StartUp funding category to support production.

https://t.co/rEgQL8efCG

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence are excited to announce the appointment of two new Regional Content Managers (RCMs) to the team.

https://t.co/vVwdkjufGk

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

Kia ora #BitSummit! 🥝🎮🛫

10 of NZ's latest indie games coming to BitSummit PUNCH!

NZ CODE has brought together 10 of Aotearoa New Zealand's latest indie games to showcase at 2026 BitSummit PUNCH!,

Kyoto: 22 - 24 May 2026.
https://t.co/eL5ezLlle4

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

Travel Grant Round 8 is now open for Expressions of Interest.

This round is targeting Gamescom, however as always you can apply for other events. Given the current situation with flights, we have risen the cap- check the details here. https://t.co/vbxvILhyWt

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

NZ Teams- Round 12 is open to applicants nationally, with expressions of interest open from Wednesday 25 February through 5pm Monday 16th March.

Please visit https://t.co/vbxvILhyWt for your options.

More details are available here: https://t.co/lmm8TV5zya

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

@atawhaigames Toroa: Skycall, Aotearoa NZ's favourite bird game is out now!

https://t.co/KXO5stco6F

[CHROMA @Chromacon]

Kicking off @WeplayExpo with CIGAGDC conference! @hankfultron’s presentation on @ABFGame coming right up! @DeepFieldGames

Shout out to @code_nz disc2games for supporting the NZ Games showcase in Shanghai!

[cookiecrayon @bycookiecrayon]

Snippets from our time at WePlay in Shanghai! We had an amazing time and loved seeing everyone have so much fun playing Neon Knives! Huge thanks to @Chromacon , @code_nz and all the amazing nz devs that made this such an awesome experience! #indiedev #indiegame #gamedev

[Frosty Games 🍦 @FrostyGamesFest]

What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩

@DuzzOnDrums
@DeepFieldGames
@witchbeamgames
@TeamCherryGames
@ianmaclarty
@ctrlshifti

Don't miss the @indiegameawards on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT

[CHROMA @Chromacon]

✈ @Chromacon & @code_nz will host the New Zealand Games Pavilion at @weplayexpo 2025 in Shanghai (Nov 22-23)!

Supported by Disc 2 Games (devs of Canvas City)

Featuring our biggest line up yet of 13 amazing indie games made with love from Aotearoa 💖

🧵Read on to learn more👇:

[GamesNight @GamesNight_]

We played Apothecurse at PAX AUS 2025 and we were really impressed. From its “cute but dark” visual aesthetic to its puzzle-oriented potion-making. Lesser Key Studios are certainly onto something.

Full Impressions: https://t.co/Jj68oOZA3C

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

Here's our roundup of #MIGW. With the help of our friends at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and Crowd Culture.

https://t.co/21FY0XBjci

[GamesNight @GamesNight_]

Middle Management stood out immediately, not just due to its art style, but also its light-hearted spin on an otherwise serious and focused strategy genre… or maybe it’s just those pink hats?

#paxaus2025
#nzindie

Full PAX AUS 2025 Hands On - https://t.co/HIgByOzpo5

[GamesNight @GamesNight_]

We went hands-on with Adaptory at PAX AUS 2025 and got a great overview of its latest development cycle and what’s ahead for this ambitious-looking game.

#paxaus2025 #indiedev #adaptory

Full Article: https://t.co/wzBM2icaNA

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

Expressions of Interest for CODE Round 7 Travel Grants open on Friday 24 October 2025.

https://t.co/F1C9uswzgS

Please check here for the guidelines and to submit your Expressions of Interest: https://t.co/vbxvILh16V

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

It's already an exciting week in the regional game industry but we couldn't resist making it more exciting. 🥝🕹️🎮

https://t.co/trHZMxzeI9

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

We're back and bringing sweet Kiwi games to the expo show floor at PAX AUS! 🕹️🎮🥝

https://t.co/QbmVw3Kc93

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

Huge congrats to CODE-supported studio for getting their debut title out!

[Brews & Bastards | Happy Hour Update OUT NOW! @BrewsNBastards]

🍻‼️ BREWS & BASTARDS IS OUT NOW ‼️🍻

Descend into the Muneshine Brewery, grab a brew and battle your way through drunken hoards of demons to retrieve the stolen Brew Stone!

Steam - https://t.co/X1WxxTS7HA

Xbox - https://t.co/R9n35rK54a

Discord - https://t.co/s18iFmh5vY

[CODE NZ @code_nz]

CODE is very pleased to announce Niberspace Ltd. is the first team to be awarded the Service Start, a specialist, on demand grant around supporting service businesses in game development.

https://t.co/CgMOKL96VV

[Brews & Bastards | Happy Hour Update OUT NOW! @BrewsNBastards]

‼️ ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️

Brew & Bastards will be releasing on Steam, Xbox Series S/X and Windows PC on September 22nd 🍻🎉🎉🍻

In development for almost 5 years, we're so excited for everyone to finally get their hands on our juicy dungeon crawler

Wishlist 👉https://t.co/VRLnFVpozz