We’re happy to announce our selection for this years Te Ara Pakihi Māori business accelerator. Learn more here: www.tuatea.nz/incubator #newzealand #maori #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #indigenous #representationmatters #startuplife

Sometimes work deserves a pause.

Lots to process here. Lots to think about. If you’re serious about AI, regardless of what side of the debate you’re on, this has something to offer. #ai #technology #imdiedev #videogames #indigenous #equality #gatekeeping #culture #creative

Curious on why we're doing what we do? Our founder has updated this whitepaper from last year. #startuplife #newzealand #gamedev #indiedev #videogames #authorship #creativity #culture #selfdetermination

I saw this somewhere else and thought it was worth resharing. AI has been around for a long time. We just called it different things. Smart. Procedural. Dynamic. Agents change the pipeline, but don’t replace it. Studios replace it. Put the anger where it belongs. #ai #gamedev #indiedev #games

If this is how our team feels about AI, why are we using it? Because retreating from a space and ignoring it doesn't make a problem go away. Once Pandora's box is opened, its up to us to decide how its used. We're not checking out of this process. Doing so let's someone else tell our stories.

The Ubisoft story is not about AI, but about mismanagement, hype addiction, and shortcuts. So why is this video about “AI slop” when there’s less than 15 seconds on the subject at the end? Simple: Hype gets clicks. The AI NPCs may be Ubisoft’s saving grace. youtu.be/TRafYHb0JxY #ai #gamedev

We’ve been quiet while building the foundations. Now it’s time to start showing it. The first in-game footage from Errata is live. Systems are up, the world is now being populated. Watch here: youtu.be/maRv4vWExJw?... #gamedev #indiedev #mmorpg #unrealengine #gaming #indiegame #openworld

Atawhai Interactive have released a cool Māori developed game. Take a few minutes this friday and check out Toroa: Skycall over at Steam! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2003490/Toroa_Skycall/ #indiedev #gamedev #indigenous #maori #newrelease

Please excuse any reports of handle issues over the next couple of days. We're upgrading our hosting services.

We're putting a little something together to show our end of year appreciation to folks. Stay tuned. #mmorpg #scifi #storytelling #indiedev #gamedev

I launched @tumekestudio.com in May thinking, “Let’s see if this world has legs.” Until then it only existed in home-run tabletop RPGs at my dining room. Since then I’ve: 📣 Presented it dozens of times 🤝 Been approached by young people 😮 Watched them light up over it How cool is that? #indiedev

Six million players. At a $39 box value that’s $240m. Investment in this space has a huge upside. So why are investors pulling back? What are your thoughts here? #mmorpg #sandbox #survival #indiedev #gamedev

At Tumeke Studios we love supporting other indie developers. We believe we're all a community here, and our waka is never too small to include others. This Follow Friday, check out the work being done on Eldramoor. #followfriday #mmorpg #indiedev #gamedev

Indigenous game developers: Do you have a title you’d like us to share on our page? Part of our mission is raising visibility for other indigenous game devs. Let us know in the comments! #mmorpg #gamedev #indiedev #indigenous #maori

Seeing a solo developer make news like this is a good thing. There’s a good deal of pushback against small teams doing big projects. But there are a few groups out there doing exactly this.

This is exactly the kind of news the MMO genre needs. AAA studios have been turning out the same games for years, and turning tail when the model looks fragile. Putting games back in the hands of indie developers will over time show quality and differentiate gameplay in titles. #mmorpg #gamedev

The Ultima Franchise is often credited with being the foundation of the popular MMO genre as well. Yes, Meridian 59 existed but it wasn’t a breakthrough. Yes, EverQuest and WoW get all the glory. But without Lord British, the MMO genre may never have happened. #mmorpg #rpg #ultima #lordbritish

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