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What a line-up of incredible ANZ nominees! 🤩
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Don't miss the @indiegameawards.gg on December 19th ANZ local time! 10:30am AEDT / 12:30pm NZDT
Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven is the title's biggest update yet, launching in 2026.
We went hands-on with the DLC and talked to Massive Monster’s head of programming Harrison Gibbins about this upcoming expansion.
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Cult of the Lamb blasted onto the scene in 2022 with a striking combination of unique visuals and a blend of genres. The game captured audiences around the world and attracted a large “cult following”...
We're excited to announce that the Frosty Mini showcase will premiere on December 10 starting at 8am AEDT / 10am NZDT (that's December 9, 1pm PT for our USA friends)!
Tune in for exciting news and surprise announcements from 20+ of the coolest games made in Australia and Aotearoa NZ.
We played Apothecurse at PAX AUS 2025 and we were really impressed. From its “cute but dark” visual aesthetic to its puzzle-oriented potion-making. Lesser Key Studios are certainly onto something.
Full Impressions: gamesnight.nz/apothecurse-...
Apothecurse is a stunning upcoming title from Dunedin-based Lesser Key Studios. Walking the line between horror and a cute, inviting art style, creating something very unique and striking.
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Join our official Discord to meet fellow Travelers, get the latest news, and shape the world of Shyftrs together!
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We went hands-on with Adaptory at PAX AUS 2025 and got a great overview of its latest development cycle and what’s ahead for this ambitious-looking game.
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Adaptory, from NZ-based Stormcloak Games, is a base-building survival game, combining multiple complex simulations with a story-rich world. Adaptory has had a healthy development supported by a…
2025 is shaping up to be a stacked year for video games, especially indie titles. "I have my eye on a potential sleeper hit: Constance."
A 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania featured in the latest Steam Next Fest. @constancegame.bsky.social
Full Impressions: gamesnight.nz/constance-ne...
2025 was one of the best years for video games, especially indie games. There were some long-awaited titles, like Hollow Knight: Silksong, and some sudden breakout successes, like Clair Obscur…
We had the opportunity to speak with Rob Davis from Sucker Punch about Ghost of YĹŤtei and what goes into creating an authentic world with player-driven toolsets, discovery and just a hint of lo-fi.
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Ghost of Yōtei is the latest title from Sucker Punch and PlayStation, a standalone sequel to the acclaimed Ghost of Tsushima, telling the story of Atsu in Northern Japan seeking out the notorious…
Middle Management stood out immediately, not just due to its art style, but also its light-hearted spin on an otherwise serious and focused strategy genre… or maybe it’s just those pink hats?
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Amidst the sea of indie games at PAX AUS 2025. There was one game that stood out immediately, not just due to its art style, but also its light-hearted spin on an otherwise serious and focused…
We played Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Its real-time battles could be the evolution Pokémon’s been waiting for.
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Nintendo was on full display at PAX AUS 2025, showcasing many upcoming titles. One of these was Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The next entry in the Pokémon franchise…
