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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 12m

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?

#paxaus2025
#nzindie #indiedev

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Middle Management Hands On - PAX AUS 2025

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…

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 1d

We played Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Its real-time battles could be the evolution Pokémon’s been waiting for.

#pokemon
#pokemonlegendsza

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A - First Impressions at PAX AUS 2025

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…

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 2d

We played a bunch of indies throughout PAX AUS 2025. A bunch of great interviews with passionate devs. Stay tuned for our upcoming indie coverage. 👀 💙

#paxaus2025
#indiedev

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 4d

Starting PAX Day 3 with Rita!
🐥 🐣
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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 5d

Bashful Adoration is one of our PAX picks for 2025. A great looking platformer full of charm, comedy and character.

@kittywampusgames.bsky.social
@nz-code.nz
#paxaus2025

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 6d

PAX AUS is underway!

Come check out NZ Games at Code Booth #1840

@nz-code.nz

#paxaus

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 6d

Heading to PAX AUS tomorrow?

Be sure to check out Middle Management, a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster.

We talked with Ben about this quirky take on an established genre.

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Middle Management Developer Interview: A Satirical Take On Strategy

Middle Management from NZ-based studio Headplug Games is a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster. Headplug Games will be showcasing Middle Management at PAX…

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 6d

Heading to PAX AUS tomorrow?

Be sure to check out Middle Management, a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster.

We talked with Ben about this quirky take on an established genre.

gamesnight.nz/middle-manag...

Middle Management Developer Interview: A Satirical Take On Strategy

Middle Management from NZ-based studio Headplug Games is a satirical office building and management title where you control a blob monster. Headplug Games will be showcasing Middle Management at PAX…

gamesnight.nz

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 9d

Apothecurse is a narrative-driven adventure from NZ based team Lesser Key Studios. Featuring hand-drawn gothic visuals inspired by the very city the team is from.

We spoke to the studio about what we can expect from this intriguing title.
@lesserkeystudios.bsky.social
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Apothecurse Developer Interview: Where Cute Meets Cursed

Apothecurse is an upcoming narrative-driven adventure from NZ based team Lesser Key Studios. Featuring hand-drawn gothic visuals inspired by the very city the team is from. The team will be attending…

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Burger Bois | Mischief Makers Studio @mischiefmakers.studio · 9d

FRESH OFF THE GRILL!

We're so stoked to share we've been selected to receive a StartUp grant from @nz-code.nz to heat up our fryers and make Unity go vrrrrrrrrrrr.

We're so honoured to have been chosen, and we're excited for what's to come.

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soyjak pointing meme redrawn with the characters Patty and Fry from upcoming game Burger Bois, by Mischief Makers Studio

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 10d

Follow below!🥝
@lesserkeystudios.bsky.social
@eatpantgames.com
@cassbaygames.bsky.social
@disc2games.bsky.social
@madcarnivalgames.bsky.social
@kittywampusgames.bsky.social
@headlicegame.com
@shyftrs.com
@tinykiwigames.com
@stormcloak.games
@thousandtonic.com
@big-adventure.bsky.social

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 10d

18 NZ indie game teams are making their way to PAX AUS 2025 thanks to @nz-code.nz.

Featuring swashbuckling roguelikes, eldritch-inspired adventures and pinball RPGS. Let's take at this years teams! 🥝👀🥳

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18 NZ Teams heading to PAX AUS 2025

New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (CODE) will support our NZ developers, with some teams showcasing their games for the very first time at PAX AUS 2024!

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NZ CODE @nz-code.nz · 13d

We're back and bringing sweet Kiwi games to the expo show floor at PAX AUS! 🕹️🎮🥝

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18 of NZ's Best New Indie Games Coming to PAX AUS

For the fourth year running, CODE brings together some of Aotearoa New Zealand's latest indie games to showcase at PAX Australia 2025.

www.nz-code.nz

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 14d

Stick It to the Stickman is genius. A brilliant brawler that excels in almost every way possible. Effortlessly merging familiar game tropes with its tongue in cheek parody.

One of the best games I've played this year.

@devolverdigital.com
@freelives.bsky.social

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Stick It to the Stickman - Early Access Impressions

Stick It to the Stickman from developer Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital is one of the most surprising games I’ve played this year. I went in knowing nothing, not exactly sure what to…

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SHYFTRS ⏩️ Wishlist on STEAM @shyftrs.com · 15d

If you're a big fan of a #metroidvania game, you can visit our booth here and play Shyftrs!
You can also check out other cool Kiwi games!

#indiegames #gamedev #PAXAUS #gamingpc

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Davy Jones’ Deckhand 🏴‍☠️ Wishlist now! @cassbaygames.bsky.social · 16d

X marks the cursed spot! Ye’ll find our booth jammed betwixt Nintendo and Bethesda. Drop anchor and come parley with the crew. And keep a weather eye out for them sideways-scuttlin’ crabs lurkin’ about!
@paxaus.bsky.social
#PAXAus #PAXAustralia

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EAT PANT GAMES @eatpantgames.com · 17d

AUSTRALIA! We're coming to @paxaus.bsky.social
! Make sure you stop by and come say hi!

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Davy Jones’ Deckhand 🏴‍☠️ Wishlist now! @cassbaygames.bsky.social · 17d

1000 wishlists ✅ Thanks everyone! Looking forward to seeing ya'll at #PAXAus next weekend 🎉🎉🎉

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Crayonix Games @crayonixgames.com · 26d

We're rolling on over to the #SixOneIndie Steam event, with a new demo update! 🎉

Check it out here:
store.steampowered.com/app/3274880/...

Big thanks to @sixoneindie.com for the invite! #IndieGame #GameDev

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · 29d

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Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · Sep 15

Frosty is back to celebrate the coolest upcoming and recently released games made in Australia & Aotearoa, this December 🍦🥳

We’ll be featuring exclusive reveals, announcements, and updates. Developers can submit their games now until Sep 30! ⤵️

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · Sep 15

🌭💥Doomsday Diner 💥🌭

NZ Studio Space Rock Games have revealed their first-person casual management simulator. Cook hotdogs while fighting off raiders in the last diner of the apocalypse!
@spacerockgames.bsky.social

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Space Rock Games Unveils Doomsday Diner

Who likes hot dogs with a side of apocalypse? NZ-based Space Rock Games have revealed the announcement trailer and Steam page for Doomsday Diner, a first-person casual management simulator that is set...

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · Sep 15

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · Sep 12

🍻🍺Brews & Bastards🍻🍺
🍻🍺September 22nd🍻🍺

Brews & Bastards @brewsandbastards.bsky.social · Sep 12

‼️ ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️

Brew & Bastards will be releasing on Steam, Xbox Series S/X and Windows PC on September 22nd 🍻🎉🎉🍻

In development for almost 5 years, we're so excited for everyone to finally get their hands on our juicy dungeon crawler

Wishlist👉 store.steampowered.com/app/2556240/Brews__Bastards/

Brews & Bastards on Steam

Brews & Bastards is an intoxicating dungeon crawler, overflowing with action-packed combat, potent brews and outlandish bosses. Select from a group of inebriated heroes and blast your way through ...

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GamesNight🔜PAXAus @gamesnight.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Teeto ➡️ Wishlist on Steam! @teetogame.bsky.social · Sep 9

SIGNED! With Super Rare Originals, no less! 🎉AND a new Steam demo to celebrate! 🥳

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