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NZ Game Developers Association @nzgda.bsky.social · 3d

Hey Dunedin! Don't miss the next game dev meetup on Thurs 23rd October with special guest Marina Cone. Also be sure to check the location as it's changed. Bring your projects, your friends & kickstart your long weekend with a great time!
https://events.humanitix.com/oct-2025-dunedin-game-dev-meetup

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · 4d

We got visited by @duolingo at PAX?!🦉
Day 2 of PAX is done!
Wishlist Apothecurse now! 🦀
Link in bio🔗

#videogames #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #upcominggames #lovecraft #eldritch #spooky #dunedin #nzgamedev #nzgamestudio #alchemist #alchemy #gamedev #fyp #pax #paxaus #duolingo #cosplay #cosplayer

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · 5d

PAX Aus 2025 is amazing!! Can you tell I'm already losing my voice?😅 I guess I spent too long chatting with awesome folks 😎 Come say hi if you're around tomorrow!
Wishlist Apothecurse on Steam 🦑

#videogames #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #lovecraft #eldritch #spooky #gamedev #PAX #PAXAus #Melbourne

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Fnife Games @fnifegames.bsky.social · 8d

hi, did you know our friend / programmer: JACK (HeadPlug Games) is making his own game and it's really cool???

it's called Middle Management! 🩷 if you're in Melbourne go see him at PAX Australia and play his game and say hi from us 💖 thankssss

#indiegames #paxaus #indiegamedev #gamedev

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · 7d

Here's a peek at how our characters come to life in #Apothecurse! Watch as Crab boi here is put together, then separated into layers to be animated.🦀
P.S. It would be super cool if you wishlisted our game on Steam👉👈
P.P.S. Link in bio 🔗

#videogames #indiedev #indiegame #gaming

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Fnife Games @fnifegames.bsky.social · 8d

you can wishlist Middle Management on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3661500/...

Middle Management on Steam

Middle Management is a satirical office building and management game. Design an office. Hire the right talent. Spread your tentacles. Keep your rebellious workers productive. Delve into brains to desi...

store.steampowered.com

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · 9d

It was great to have a chance to speak with Jayden from @gamesnight.bsky.social. We thoroughly enjoyed this!

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
gamesnight.nz/apothecurse-...

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…

gamesnight.nz

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

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! 🥝👀🥳

gamesnight.nz/18-nz-teams-...

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!

gamesnight.nz

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SHYFTRS ⏩️ Wishlist on STEAM @shyftrs.com · 21d

Shyftrs is going to #PAXAus in two weeks' time!
Visit our booth 1840 and play our demo! 🔥

#indiedev #gamedev #metroidvania #pcgaming #GamingNews

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · 24d

Something's brewing... we've whipped up a new Apothecurse trailer!

#gamedev #gaming #indiestudio

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Sep 10

We're lucky enough to have some talent from Weta FX assisting with our art! Learn more about Connor in our Discord server 🔗

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EAT PANT GAMES @eatpantgames.com · Sep 9

Excited to be partnering up with the lovely team at @superraregames.bsky.social for Teeto!

#indiegames #gamedev

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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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Sep 1

There's no better fit for a narrative focussed eldritch horror game than Nick Jones, learn about him and his contributions to the game over on our Discord. 🔗

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Aug 22

We're building a strong team to deliver on Apothecurse. Their passion is obvious, and it's helping us build a better game. Learn more about Nat, our animator, on our Discord.

Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Aug 17

We're grateful to have the help of another Dunedin Dev on our team! To learn about Joe and his other projects, head over to our Discord.

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Aug 8

We're so excited to be working with the amazing Chris Viggers for Apothecurse's spooky sounds! To learn a little more about Vigz head over to our Discord.

Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Aug 1

Another week another deev bio! Check it out on our Discord 🔗in bio!
#videogames #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #gamedev

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Jul 25

We have a new team bio post up on our Instagram and Discord! The character length is too limiting to post it here, but check them out through the link in our bio 🔗
#videogames #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #gamedev

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Jul 22

We’re cooking up another Apothecurse playtest 🎮 This time, we have a new potion brewing experience ⚗️ We’ve got new minigames, reworked brewing logic and new enemies to take down! 🧟It’ll be out mid-August.
Wishlist Apothecurse on Steam to get it as soon as it drops 💥

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Jul 18

We're grateful to all of you who are following our journey, so we want you to know a bit about who’s making Apothecurse.

We are posting weekly team bios on our Instagram! This week, meet Cait! Check them out or join our Discord in the bio.

#videogames #indiedev #indiegame #gaming #gamedev

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SHYFTRS ⏩️ Wishlist on STEAM @shyftrs.com · Jul 13

BEHOLD OUR NEW TEASER TRAILER! 😎🎞️
Wishlist on Steam! ➡️ bit.ly/shyftrs

Shyftrs is a love letter to the #metroidvania genre 🫶
A world oozing of ancient lore, this journey will test your endurance! May you find your way home safely, traveler.

#indiegames #indiegamedev #gamedev #2dplatformer

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Jun 19

Congrats to all the grant recipients!

NZ CODE @nz-code.nz · Jun 19

www.nz-code.nz/post/dunedin...

Dunedin game developers awarded $380k in CODE funding

The New Zealand Centre of Digital Excellence (NZ CODE) announced four successful grant recipients as part of its tenth round of game development funding in Ōtepoti - Dunedin in May.A total of $380,000...

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Jun 8

Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊 Thank you to everyone who came out to our ocean clean up despite the bad weather 🌦️It's great to see so many people who care about helping our fragile ecosystem.

#WorldOceanDay #IndieGameDev

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Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · Jun 2

Reminder this is event is this coming Sunday! 🌊♻️

Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · May 13

Join Lesser Key Studios and other Dunedin-based game developers on June 8th to celebrate World Ocean Day!

We'll be walking the path along Portsmouth Drive, collecting litter to help prevent it from entering our local harbour.
Details: Sunday, June 8th, 10AM, Bayfield Park Playground
bit.ly/4kdxojd

Lesser Key Studios 🦑 Wishlist now! @lesserkeystudios.bsky.social · May 13

Join Lesser Key Studios and other Dunedin-based game developers on June 8th to celebrate World Ocean Day!

We'll be walking the path along Portsmouth Drive, collecting litter to help prevent it from entering our local harbour.
Details: Sunday, June 8th, 10AM, Bayfield Park Playground
bit.ly/4kdxojd

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