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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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ExileCon returns in July 2023, Path of Exile 2 to be playable

Grinding Gear Games has announced the return of the massive fan event in 2023.

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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.