it’s difficult to reflect on the year when you’re in the weeds of game development, even post-launch of Toroa: Skycall it still hasn’t really hit us that the game is out there for the world to play, but little things like seeing this footage from 2 years ago does help it sink in a little bit 🥹

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Thanks everyone for the support/likes for this comment! It's blown me away, how this has been received. ❤️ 👍 Clearly I struck a chord that resonates with many of you.

This is deserving then, especially as the devs were not transparent when asked. Disappointing, as proper disclosure would've made an open and shut case. #GenAI #studios #indie #transparency

A fantastic trailer, great indigenous music, suits the art style and is a point and click! Haven't seen a good one of those since the days of Syberia. Tino pai rawa! (It's great!). Looking forward to playing it, when it releases. #firstnations #indigenous #games #gamedev #indiestudio #pointandclick

Just saw someone post in a gamedev group "Will having children ruin my gamedev career?" If you're the type of person to worry about kids ruining your gamedev career... You probably shouldn't have kids... #gamedev #indiedev #gamedevelopment

"Slimming down" - a distasteful phrase, especially in this current climate. But sadly apt, for how these cuts are characterised. Again, looking like the hurt will continue for studios.

I've noticed potential investors often fall into the following traps: 🚩Quick Returns 🚩Formulaic Thinking 🚩Hindered by Optics 🚩Led by FOMO This makes discussions normally bookended by statements like "who else is investing?" and various bits of consultant-speak.

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

Not sure how I feel about this. Mostly conflicted due to how poorly AI has been utilised. The promise from Ubisoft here (that the usage of AI will have a human foundation), could be fluff. We'll wait and see I suppose? #aigames #chatbots #ai #generative #ubisoft #aaastudios #highbudget #AAA

Interesting, but do we really need leaks? Why can't people just be patient? #nz #film #videogame #loz #Zelda #nintendo #link

Worrying to see layoffs from industry veterans. Especially Crystal Dynamics, who have laid off staff multiple times this year alone! #gameindustry #layoffs #jobcuts #games #tombraider

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...

This will be surreal for sure. Kojima will be all on making this good.

SEGA Announces 10% Salary Increase For All Employees insider-gaming.com/sega-announc...

Happy to see our blade and shield wielding elf-warrior face off against Ganondorf (and possibly Demise) in this long-awaited premiere to the big screens. #games #movies #filmsbasedongames #franchise #nintendo

The question we should be asking ourselves is why. I've been trying out some of the more avante garde products lately, and I see some great ideas being hit hard by the same core gameplay loops. I quickly end up feeling like I've already played that game.

Oof. Another studio closure. Not good

Amazing mahi (work) from this pākihi (business). If you want to learn more about Te Reo Māori (Māori language) in a fun John Wick/Machete style, Pēnei Productions is a go-to #Māori #Indigenous #Language #Education #skit #comedy

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...

This is the story of how Sony's boldest gamble became one of the industry's most unforgettable legends.

A huge upgrade (gfx wise) from the PS2 era games - but weirdly felt incoherent from the established canon. Still legendary now, looking back.

Would absolutely love to see this zany Australian marsupial, make his debut as a cartoon series! #crash #bandicoot #ps1 #toysforbob

A comprehensive tutorial on #GameMaker, a solid engine that I have some prior knowledge/work on.

Having fun painting a melon using #Odyssey in #UE5. Incredibly powerful software (as a plugin and originally standalone) for 2D artists. #quixel #2D #3D #indiegames #gamedev #praxinos

A video from UE5 tutorial creator, Cobra Code - addressing scammers using their legit work to scam a cancer patient (+others). Absolutely disgusting from these heartless lot. #Indie #games #scams #malware #ue5 #steam youtu.be/cJGv-Bu_7z4?...

My first real foray into #Blender #lowpoly design. The idea here was a floating island that's either a relay base or some sort of hi-tech (low vis) establishment. #3D #indigenous #Māori #3dart #gamedev #indie #indiegame #indiemusic vimeo.com/1043089996?s...

I've been relooking at Environmental Art, especially in #UE5. I largely stick to #2D (handdrawn), but it's still amazing to see tech artists do stuff! youtube.com/shorts/jhUCf...

Registrations are now open for the POWER UP! Game Jam for Women! Just fill out this form to register as a jammer for this year's jam and join the fun from 24-28th October!

Probably my fav micro-game to create. Taught me a tonne about Unity + I had fun with sound design (all my own work) + particles (also my own). Also learning how to make trailers! #Unity2D #gamedev #indiegamedev #indie #indigenous #Māori #gametrailers #inkscape youtu.be/-NL2DliUUbk?...

Loving how accurate the waddling is! And how unbothered the little guy is in this clear horror setting. Typical penguins (hoiho)

This is the first "Aoerit" trailer, from before it was even a company. Made in less than 3 days, for entry into the Māori Business Awards back in 2021 #Indie #gamedev #Māori #indigenous #NZgames #indiegames #indietrailers youtu.be/Y8LwIlGHHJE?...

Turn your games into retro with a single click! (only $9.99!) #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev #unity #unity3d #retro #gameboy

Best Games from the Brackeys Game Jam 2025! #gamedev #gamedevelopment #indiedev

[Do note, the games will be in handdrawn 2D. This was just a nice little Blender render (using Grease Pencil) I did of the creature] #indigenous #Māori #NZ #gamedev #indiegames #indieart #Blender #greasepencil #2D #3D

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

Happy Mid Autumn Festival! To celebrate, Bao is making her own version of a mooncake. I wonder what she filled hers with... Our upcoming game is about food and we would like to celebrate the different kinds of mooncakes 🥮 #indiegamedev #indiegame #cozygame #cookinggame

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

Been learning a little bit about "tech" packs (didn't even know what these were, until I watched this video below). Quite neat, especially when you can make them using iPad and Procreate! #procreate #2dart #clothesdesign youtu.be/aoDg8SRNwRg?...

Thrilled to be part of this amazing group! www.nz-code.nz/post/18-nz-m... #PAXaus @paxaus.bsky.social

The Founder of Aoerit worked on Atuatanga, credited for "Research & Development"

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