You've got 2.5 weeks to prepare your portfolios, resumes, etc for review. Please come through and take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and get feedback from your peers AND industry professionals from local studios. RSVP 📝 www.meetup.com/aucklandmake...

Professional funny man (citation heavily needed) Joshua Shepherd shall teach you all about how your favorite video game is secretly a metaphor for depression while keeping this blurb under 200 charact GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Minnie is hosting a timed life drawing session with a cosplayer (TBD). There will be a variety of 1-10 minute poses. Please bring your own sketchbooks and art supplies! Digital mediums are also welcome. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

We tried out a new venue yesterday! Thanks to everyone who came, we particularly enjoyed the free lemons from one of our community members 🍋😂 stay tuned here / our Discord for the next event !

In a post-cringe world, it's hard to be unrepentantly weird, as a person and as a dev. But what if... both? You just gotta kill the part of you that cringes. Here's how Shannon at Hellforge Studios does it. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

If you're headed up to NZGDC in Auckland, don't miss the newest event on the NZ game dev calendar - and probably the only one held in a church??? Microtalks, niche specialties, fun, alcohol-free networking, and more! ⛪

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In Aotearoa, we're lucky to have a variety of talented developers and incredible indie games out there. But Paige can make these games better. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

if you're looking for THE indie event of NZGDC week, come thru to wireframe communion. It's gonna be WEIRD, and only costs 5 bucks!! and aggro crab is sponsoring it!!! indies supporting indies <3

Auckland Makes Games 🎮@aucklandmakes.games · 2w ago

We are soooo excited to announce that Wireframe Presents: Communion lineup is CONFIRMED and that TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! We'll be announcing the full lineup leading up to the event. Get your tickets now and head over to see a sneak peek ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

In Aotearoa, we're lucky to have a variety of talented developers and incredible indie games out there. But Paige can make these games better. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

We are soooo excited to announce that Wireframe Presents: Communion lineup is CONFIRMED and that TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE! We'll be announcing the full lineup leading up to the event. Get your tickets now and head over to see a sneak peek ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

We've just added a few new events to the #AKLGamesWeek calendar, with more on the way! If you're interested to host an event head to our website ➡️ aucklandmakes.games/week

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED! We officially have TOO MANY cool talks & activities and need to filter through them?? Thank you so much for the overwhelming support of Wireframe Presents: Communion 😭😭 It's gonna be a weird night. Save the date for eve of Fri 2 October, event registration launching soon!

Forms are closing soon for activity submissions! ⏰ If you want to host colouring stations, zine making, experimental games, tabletop or card games, we want see it! Submit your activity here ➡️ forms.gle/QnVAYMaSrPEF... Deadline extended to 5 July. .. ..which is.. END OF THIS WEEK!

Forms are closing soon for microtalk submissions! ⏰ If you've got a hot game dev take, niche or relatable topic, we want to hear it! Submit your microtalk here ➡️ forms.gle/EHpZWPramp1b... Submissions close TOMORROW 30 June.

After having exciting new events like the Aus x NZ Games Exchange and the Game Workers Conference we think it's about time to relax with good food, drinks, and banter. See you in a couple of weeks at our next offline! 🍻 Weds 1 July

Wireframe Presents: Communion is currently accepting activity submissions! 🎨 If you want to host colouring stations, zine making, experimental games, tabletop or card games, we want see it! Submit your activity here ➡️ forms.gle/QnVAYMaSrPEF... Submissions close 30 June.

Wireframe Presents: Communion is currently accepting activity submissions! 🎨 If you want to host colouring stations, zine making, experimental games, tabletop or card games, we want see it! Submit your activity here ➡️ forms.gle/QnVAYMaSrPEF... Submissions close 30 June.

Wireframe Presents: Communion is currently accepting microtalk submissions! 🎙️ If you've got a hot game dev take, niche or relatable topic, we want to hear it! Submit your microtalk here ➡️ forms.gle/EHpZWPramp1b... Submissions close 30 June.

We’re looking for event submissions from all sectors of the interactive game industry. To create a dynamic and engaging program, AGW focuses on events that align with our core pillars of community, inclusivity and creativity. SUBMIT YOUR EVENT HERE: aucklandmakes.games/week

Auckland Games Week

Auckland Games Week takes place from 26 September to 3 October 2026 and will feature city wide events focusing on the interactive games industry.

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Auckland Makes Games + the @nzgda.bsky.social are excited to announce… AUCKLAND GAMES WEEK 📣 🎮 a week of local events taking place during the week of #NZGDC! Our goal is to curate a diverse schedule that appeals to a wide-ranging audience & celebrates the vibrant games community across Aotearoa NZ.

🍔 THE BURGER BOIS DEMO IS OUT NOW ON STEAM 🍔 We're delighted to reveal the first ever Steam Demo for Burger Bois as part of Women-Led Games: Summer Game Fest Edition! 🎉 Play the free demo now on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/4682280 #SummerGamesFest #WomenledGames

Denari is coming to Steam Next Fest!! 😤 Super amped to release our demo publicly soon!! 🎮⚔️ Make sure to wishlist the game on Steam at the link below and keep an eye out for that Demo 👀 #indiegame

Do you have a game to share at NZGDC 2026? 🕹️ If your game was made in New Zealand, you may be interested in exhibiting it with the public at the Kiwi Game Zone within NZGDC 2026! 🌠 To learn more and register, visit the link in our bio. 🚨

we're bankrolling an event lets fucking go if you're at nzgdc during october 2nd, you can swing by for some weird ass microtalks and vibes about video games check it out!!!!!!!!!!!!

Auckland Makes Games 🎮@aucklandmakes.games · 2mo ago

the Wireframe committee from Auckland Makes Games is cooking up something special for the evening of Friday 2 October 2026... Wireframe Presents: Communion communion /kə-myoo͞n′yən/ noun the state of sharing or exchanging thoughts and feelings; the feeling of being part of something

the Wireframe committee from Auckland Makes Games is cooking up something special for the evening of Friday 2 October 2026... Wireframe Presents: Communion communion /kə-myoo͞n′yən/ noun the state of sharing or exchanging thoughts and feelings; the feeling of being part of something

We're calling on our community to make a submission regarding the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill. We are proud of the game industry's diversity, and believe everyone has the right to exist and feel safe wherever they are, including in the AMG community.

Rights Aotearoa@rightsaotearoa.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Rights Aotearoa's submission guide for the Legislation (Definition of Woman & Man) Amendment bill is here! www.rightsaotearoa.nz/rights-aotea...

Reminder that this is happening **THIS SATURDAY** Come through to this family friendly event, we'll have some snacks, drinks and really fun games 🎮 🍪 hope to see you there!!

Auckland Makes Games 🎮@aucklandmakes.games · 3mo ago

The Games Exchange is spearheaded by our friends @noblesteedau.bsky.social where devs show off their titles outside their local community. We've got 7 great games from Sydney so come join us for a fun afternoon if gaming, along with some snacks and (of course) banter www.meetup.com/aucklandmake...

The Games Exchange is spearheaded by our friends @noblesteedau.bsky.social where devs show off their titles outside their local community. We've got 7 great games from Sydney so come join us for a fun afternoon if gaming, along with some snacks and (of course) banter www.meetup.com/aucklandmake...

Australia x New Zealand Games Exchange: Auckland Edition, Sat, May 30, 2026, 3:30 PM | Meetup

**This is a free event open to the public** The Games Exchange is a wonderful event spearheaded by our friends at [Noblesteed Games](https://noblesteedgames.com/), this ti

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Thanks for coming to our recent Games Exchange! It's our 5th ever event, as well as our last one in the series 🥹 We wrote a short blog about the event on Friday: noblesteedgames.com/blog/our-5th... Meanwhile, the Aotearoan event is happening on the 30th of May! Details at the end of the blog!

We are hosting a watch party of the Game Workers Conference @gameworkerscon.bsky.social ! Bring a friend, drinks, or snacks to share and let's watch, learn and discuss together. See you next weekend ➡️ www.meetup.com/aucklandmake...

[WATCH PARTY] Game Workers Conference, Sun, May 24, 2026, 10:00 AM | Meetup

**Auckland Makes Games is hosting a watch party of the Game Workers Conference.** We'll miss the livestream because of our timezone but that's okay! The talks will be avail

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This month Francis Jones will be giving a brutally honest breakdown of why their studio cancelled their game Warrior Chef, diving into how game design decisions shape business strategy and market viability. Stay afterwards for networking & optional playtesting. RSVP➡️ www.meetup.com/aucklandmake...