New Zealand
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New Zealand's CODE is forging a new future for local game developers
The New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence aims to foster a more connected, supportive games industry in NZ.
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NZ Post is releasing New Zealand video game stamps and collectibles
NZ Post's Making Games – A Developing Industry stamps celebrate games like Dredge and Mini Metro.
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New Zealand game studios earned NZD $434.4 million in FY23
The New Zealand games industry continues to grow, despite competition from Australia.
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Microsoft's Activision Blizzard merger approved in New Zealand
New Zealand has officially passed judgement on Microsoft's proposed Activision Blizzard deal.
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New Zealand 2023 budget introduces rebates for game developers
The new incentives are designed to encourage talent retention and local business.
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New Zealand investing over $2 million a year in game development
New Zealand games will get a major boost with new government funding on the way.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming now available in New Zealand
The Xbox Cloud Gaming service is now available in New Zealand, letting people play Xbox games from almost any device,…
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The Pavs 2022 announce finalists, see the best games from New Zealand
The Pavs are back for 2022, celebrating the best games from New Zealand made in the past year, as part…
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New Zealand plays video games at a higher rate than Australians
Two-thirds of New Zealand plays video games, with a strong preference towards mobile gaming.
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Mario Golf takes over Australia, while Kiwis completely ignore it - ANZ Game Sales Analysis
The top games of Australia and New Zealand were completely different last week, with Kiwis preferring the gritty anime sci-fi…