Culture is a. Important ingredient in games. So how should we address cultural concerns of appropriation? We have our thoughts but we’d like to hear yours. #representationmatters #maori #indigenous #gamedev #videogames www.teaonews.co.nz/2025/11/12/m...

Name an MMO other than UO, Eve, or Asheron’s Call that does not use World of Warcraft gameplay mechanics, that has been released. Is that game still online today? How many unique games do folks think we will get? After 23 years, what might this suggest? #mmorpg #gamedev #videogsmes

We’d like to take a minute to introduce you to Of Lioness. They’re a musical group from Aberdeen, Washington who will be collaborating with Māori artists in Aotearoa to make our game soundtrack. Good vibe? #indiedev #mmorpg #gamedev #music youtu.be/54NzGa-t39Y

We tried uploading one of our concept images into Grok. This was a funny result. The AI did not get the Terror Bird right at all. The birds are land bound. They can’t fly. Nice try, though. #mmorpg #ai #conceptart #indiedev #gamedev

What do you think the impact of AI has been on the MMO industry? Some people are blaming it for recent studio closures. Do you agree or disagree? Why? #mmorpg #indiedev #ai #employment www.gamesradar.com/games/mass-l...

This happened today. We have been told we must “keep our following count equal to our follower count” then they “may consider removing the label”. While we are complying with this demand, we question its validity and are concerned on how it impacts B2C relationships.

If you’re making games (and funding them) in 2025 like we are, this is worth listening to.

This has huge implications for what we’re doing. Games are more than just idle clicking in an afternoon. The industry has expanded out to movies, TV, and other media. We’re working with Māori leaders in NZ to make sure we get it right and build a franchise worth investing in.

Our final dev blog on the 4 ages of Errata is live. In the Barren Age, players must choose between survival inside corrupt cities, or striking their own path in the deep desert. Which route will you choose? tumekestudio.com/the-barren-a... #gamedev #scifi #maori #worldbuilding #indiedev #mmorpg

Are MMOs in trouble, or is it just that we’re producing the same game over and over again, but with updated graphics? Another studio shuts its doors. Why? Hint: it’s not about money. #mmorpg #gamedev #videogames www.rockpapershotgun.com/former-world...

Bad idea. You don’t monetize game mechanics, putting them behind a paywall. Everyone should experience the content. If you must monetize something, monetize customization and flair. This way you don’t alienate players.

What’s your take on Permadeath? Can it be done in a way that adds depth to the play experience to balance the risk? Our core designs currently include an opt-out permadeath system with a “successor” mechanic. Let us know your thoughts. www.sportskeeda.com/mmo/5-mmorpg...

What's your favorite MMO playstyle? 1️⃣ Open World PvE 2️⃣ Open World PvP 3️⃣ Themepark PvE 4️⃣ Themepark PvP 📊 Show results

Just a hello to all our new followers. Thanks for joining us! What we’re doing here is targeted lore drops for our work in progress MMO. We will have our first videos in a little bit, and we hope you’ll enjoy what we have to offer.

This is absolutely brilliant, and we 100% tautoko (support) this mahi (work). If you've ever wondered what the native language of New Zealand is, now you can have fun learning a bit of it. Let us know you subscribed! #representationmatters #maori #aotearoa youtu.be/REqcaY-nymM?...

Look for indigenous games online and this is your typical list. Other than Never Alone, not one of these studios is indigenously led or owned. Why is this an important observation? We’ve added a new starter pack to help here. #indigenous #representationmatters #gamedev #videogames #native

What are your thoughts here? Should culture fit the game mechanics, or should the game mechanics work with the culture? #gamedev #indiedev #mmorpg #videogames #maori #representationmatters #indigenous #aotearoa www.linkedin.com/posts/tumeke...

Amazon has effectively shuttered New World ,repeating a play made by Microsoft with Asheron’s Call 2 nearly 20 years ago. So what’s next? Did New World fail to deliver, or did a governance structure resistant to risk paralyze a promising product? #mmorpg #gamedev #newworld #ai #layoffs

Why is Reddit so hostile against games featuring people of color and indigenous perspectives, calling them “DEI cringe fests” if the majority of gamers are people of color - and why isn’t the industry taking action? #gamedev #videogames #representationmatters www.pbs.org/independentl...

You can explore the ruins however you like. Hop, Slide and Scurry into Penguin Colony. Wishlist now: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3695930/Penguin_Colony/ #PenguinColonyGame #TheThing #PenguinHorror #Lovecraftian #EldritchHorror #Antarctica #Isolation #SurvivalHorror #CosmicTerror

Game creation in NZ is approaching $1bn in annual revenue. It only makes sense to want to keep that money cycling here, instead of moving elsewhere. Agree? #newzealand #indiedev #gamedec #videogames www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

What happens when companies become Heads of State? In the Errata version of Earth, this has happened. Check out our new dev blog! tumekestudio.com/the-age-of-s... #indiedev #gamedev #maori #indigenous #mmorpg #videogames #climatechange #newzealand

We happen to think Māori and other indigenous worldviews have a lot to offer here. Not to toot our collective horns here, but we’re more than just flavor. Agree? #maori #technology #indiedev #videogames #gamedev #indigenous #representationmatters #mmorpg #newzealand www.ign.com/articles/dea...

This #followfriday is a big one. @playstarsreach.bsky.social probably doesn’t need our help, but we’re gonna give it anyway. Why? Because they’re doing all the right things. Check them out! #mmorpg #worldbuilding #gamedev store.steampowered.com/app/1925650/...

We’re publicly building an MMO from the ground up as a small bootstrapped indigenous team based in New Zealand. Sound fun? Let us know what you think! Our first steps are sharing concept art and lore drops with you while we build the back end. #gamedev #indiedev #mmorpg #videogames #native

We like the concept of housing for players. We want to make sure that it’s useful as well as aesthetically pleasing. That being said, aesthetics are important!

What happens when companies rule? Our new Errata Dev Blog looks at The Collapse as history you can feel today: heat that plans your week, work without people, and comfort as the real divide. Read it here: tumekestudio.com/community/ne... #ClimateChange #AI #GameDev #IndieDev #Worldbuilding #maori

@guardianmaia.bsky.social has a wonderful Māori dystopian product currently on Kickstarter. This #followfriday instead of clicking like on my page, how about you head on over to their page and give them some support? #maori #gamedev #indiedev #rpg www.kickstarter.com/projects/gua...

Yesterday NZ Parliament was suspended after a haka broke out. Again. It was called contemptuous. This is the voice of the local people being silenced because systems do not fit their expression. We are using games to allow others to experience a part of this. www.rnz.co.nz/news/politic...

Hononga: Connection, relationship, kinship bonds

We’ve got another lore drop coming up this weekend, and some other great news. Suffice it to say things are moving in the right direction for our little project. #startuplife #worldbuilding #gamedev #mmorpg #newzealand

What a fantastic analysis! Hollow Knight has some allegorical levels that make us want to check it out even more. What are the favorite hidden comparisons you've found in some of the games you've played? #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #rpg #videogames

After many years Project Spark is making (some) progress! Currently working on the first mini-game (microgame) related to it. Look forward to it! #indiegames #indiedev #Māori #indigenous #minigame

Of the many subjects our title Errata deals with, perhaps the most striking one is climate change. This is a real concern, not just for homes and businesses, but for indigenous people whose cultures are intrinsically tied to land. #climatechange #mmorpg #storytelling #worldbuilding

Game Market West Spotlight: ZU Tiles by Joshua Bakken ZU Tiles is a strategic tile placement game loosely based on the creatures of the lunar zodiac. Players earn points by creating patterns of compatible creatures or by capturing opposing creatures. The first player to 12 points wins! #boardgames

11 days to Double Fine's Keeper; a beautiful and surreal otherworldly adventure, and a story told without words.

Our vision got its start with pen and paper RPGs back in the 90s. We still love a good #tabletop #rpg. It’s even better when it’s indigenous minded and conscientiously developed. Check this game out! www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...

Check out this podcast on #indigenousfuturism. This is what we like to see! Culture is not stagnant. Investing in Indigenous Science Fiction helps to ensure all cultures have a voice. #maori #culture #aotearoa #indigenous #representationmatters youtu.be/L4EQ4n7Myz8

The Bygone Era feels close to now. Distance lost its meaning, pipes and rails stacked up, and data made hard work look easy. Errata is a game that deals with global issues. Read: tumekestudio.com/news/ What fails first where you live? #GameDev #IndieDev #Worldbuilding #Climate #mmorpg

@aoeritgames.bsky.social is a great org. If you're looking for a talented #indigenous add to your #gamedev team, hit them up!

Are you into Māori game development? Do you want to support indigenous fiction? Give us a follow this #FollowFriday. Share what we're doing with your friends. Let's build something here. We're keen to get to know you. #maori #gamedev #indiegames #mmorpg #socialmedia

Tumeke Studio is #hiring! We're looking for 2 Co-Founders interested in company equity with a transition-to-pay on successful initial milestones. Bonus for #indigenous values and #maori knowledge. Sound like someone you know? tumekestudio.com/about/careers/ #startuplife #indiedev #startup #jobs

This #FollowFriday were showing some support to fellow #maori developers of Atutanga. #Atutanga is available now on Meta Quest, and shows a post-apocalyptic Earth from a Māori worldview. Doesn’t this look amazing? We can only hope to do as well! #vr #rpg #representationmatters #gamedev

Wairua: Spirit, soul, essence of life

Celebrate Indigenous Artists 🖌️ Tlingit artist Lily Hope is “Indigenizing the Labubus” by dressing them in Ravenstail and Chilkat regalia woven with teachings from her elders. https://loom.ly/yBF9mqk #FollowFriday #IndigenousArt (photo courtesy @sydneyakagi)

Just a quick thank you to everyone following us so far and dropping comments. We’re really just getting started telling the story of Errata - an Earth ruined by the mistakes of modern humans as seen through indigenous eyes. Ask us questions! #followfriday #mmorpg #indigenous #maori #rpg #games

Dryrunners are Errata’s unseen backbone. Mobile Runs move water, tools, and verified know-how across hostile distances while refusing corporate rule. Whakapapa and utu shape trust. Coercion and exploitation break it. Respect earns access. #indigenousfuturism #maori #newzealand #gamedev #mmorpg

Haven’t seen much posts of indie game devs supporting each other, so here goes!! ATTENTION ALL #indiedev 📢‼️ Its #FollowFriday in the indie community. ❤️𝙇𝙄𝙆𝙀 and follow other devs! 🔄𝙍𝙀𝙏𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙏 to support the cause. 💬𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙍𝙀 your projects! #indiegame #indiegames #fridayvibe #indiedevs #gamedev

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Games aren’t just about entertainment. They’re ways to share ideas, and develop skills that are relevant professionally. #videogsmes #teamwork #skillsdevelopment #crossoverskills www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-ga...