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One *probably* last communication on Wireframe Presents: Communion...we were able to donate $1,892.50 to Code Club Aotearoa! Thank you all for attending and for your support. In the case you're wondering HOW this event was organised, read through our how to guide: drive.google.com/file/d/1bzlz...

It's time to Level Up! This month we're hosting @nz-code.nz 's Tim Ponting for an update on what CODE's been up to along with Q&A. Come through to ask your questions and learn more about CODE! 📆 Weds 28 October 6pm @ AUT RSVP here ➡️ www.meetup.com/aucklandmake...

Thank you for joining us for a night of rants, activities, and feeling something together 🥹

ok its too late now to buy tix we're officially sold out!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wireframe Presents: Communion is TOMORROW. We've got an incredible lineup of microtalks and activities to enjoy and we're excited to feel something with you all!! JOIN US IF YOU HAVEN'T ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

yo #nzgdc come to Communion aucklandmakes.games/wireframe … I even made a tiktok

21 studios awarded over $2M in CODE funding🎮🥝 A total of $885,654 was awarded to 15 studios within the KickStart category for the creation of prototypes. A further $1.5 million was allocated to six studios in the StartUp funding category to support production. www.nz-code.nz/post/21-stud...

We couldn't do this event without our staff, volunteers, and contributors. But we also couldn't do this event without @aggrocrabgames.bsky.social ! HUGE thank you for bankrolling us, making this event possible, and encouraging our weird :))) ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

The cute agenda booklets have arrived. Wireframe Presents: Communion is evening of niche microtalks, rants, and activities for game developers to come together to feel something. $5 for a ticket, and all proceeds support Code Club Aotearoa. ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Come along to meet two Auckland game designers and hear them speak about their work, what inspired them, what translated well to board game design and what didn't. RSVP here ➡️ www.meetup.com/cakes-n-ladd... #AKLGamesWeek

Our unique blend of cultures is part of what we love about Aotearoa, and just in time for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we’ve added te reo to the game! Learn some kupu hou as you explore the world in a language unique to our whenua in NZ 🥰 📢

The largest showcase of digital and tabletop Kiwi-made games ever held in New Zealand with over 100 games available to play. Talk to the developers and give them your feedback, or just enjoy playing games! Family friendly, $5 entry! Learn more ➡️ www.kiwigames.nz #AKLGamesWeek

If you're a game writer, writer interested in games, or game dev interested in writing, join us at this social event at Auckland Games Week before NZGDC. Come geek out and share drinks with like-minded people in a casual, welcoming environment. No tickets needed - just show up! #AKLGamesWeek

Wind down and catch up with friends, new and old, in this casual get together hosted by us! RSVP here ➡️ www.meetup.com/aucklandmake... #AKLGamesWeek

Join us for a day full of games-focused topics featuring talks by a host of Unity experts. You'll also have the chance to network with fellow developers, meet educators and industry leaders, and connect with the Unity community. Register here ➡️ udayauckland.splashthat.com #AKLGamesWeek

Look upon Robert's giant 10 year old Unity project with all his world famous weird gay sex games. Feel free to ask questions, requests, and demands. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Showcase Night marks the end of our two month long game jam. Come play the games made by fellow members, celebrate everyone’s work, and vote on awards and themes! RSVP here ➡️ events.humanitix.com/gdg-jam-show... #AKLGamesWeek

Chris is bringing you physics-driven action, inspired by classic marble run playsets. Control the level itself as you guide cute vehicles to their goal by manipulating the knobs and levers of the vibrant diorama courses. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

This event is for TTRPG game designers to work on their game, share ideas, talk about challenges, and help each other progress! Free event with plenty of space, no registration required. #AKLGamesWeek

People may be using generative AI to neglect responsibility, wage wars, steal our art, and destroy our planet... Jevon is wondering, does it belong in video games? And what do players actually want? GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Jam Jar: A 48 Hour Game Jam Challenge is a creative sprint inspired by events like the 48 Hour Film Challenge, bringing together game developers, artists, and creators of all kinds to build a game from scratch in just 48 hours. Learn more & register here ➡️ itch.io/jam/jam-jar-... #AKLGamesWeek

Building in games is a beautiful expression of human creativity for an art-form normally reserved for architects. Minecraft was the pioneer of this but now in 2026, Tana thinks it's starting to show its age. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

#AKLGamesWeek kicks off with Overload, a two-day convention devoted to celebrating Aotearoa New Zealand’s flourishing anime and manga culture. Learn more & get your tickets here ➡️ www.overload.co.nz

WHAT'S THIS?! WE'RE DROPPING SHIRT PRE-ORDERS!! Open for one week only and closing Sunday 6 September so get your orders in! You'll be able to pick it up at the event and remember Communion forever. PRE-ORDER ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Jack is bringing Gloam Watch. Join a collective effort to restore a forgotten archive. Recover thousands of scattered floppy disks and return them to their rightful places, bringing a long-dormant computer back to life. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Do you know about #AKLGamesWeek ? 🎲🎮👀 Taking place 26 Sept to 3 Oct, it features city wide events focusing on the interactive games industry! We'll be highlighting some of the events in the coming weeks, and you can view the full list on our website! aucklandmakes.games/week

My 10 min microtalk at COMMUNION Auckland in October How soon is too soon? The answer is it's never too soon, and it's also always too soon. People that died in the 490 BC are just as human as those that died in Ukraine or Gaza this year. But how do we handle this in video and board games?

You sunk Tom's battleship! But... how many people were on board that battleship? Where do we draw the line between games and death? How soon is too soon? What if a game can help a country in conflict? GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Play by Play talks are now LIVE on our channel! youtube.com/playlist?lis... 💫 Catch the talks you couldn't make, or re-live the Play by Play magic 💫 👉 Sign up for our newsletter for more NZGF pānui tinyurl.com/kkfw83pn

Game industry veteran, RPG-lover, and horny weirdo extraordinaire Lucy is ready to drop her most controversial takes about the best and worst of RPG romance. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Kris & Q need your help to complete Slorpfiend's Ritual, a 2-4 player puzzle-based scavenger hunt game. Bring your friends or meet some strangers and team up to help complete the ritual. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Join Tim as they unveil a sickness that has been plaguing game development for decades: The Fishing Minigame. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

We’ve been remaking sports digitally since videogames existed - and fishing is no exception. But sometimes aspects become so abstract Amberley asks: is it even fishing anymore? GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Yolanda is showcasing Sleepover, a cosmic horror visual-novel about Yuna struggling to find meaning in an empty world. After a mysterious girl appears at her front door, the two begin their final night together. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Learn about the rigging and technical animation tricks used to bring Wanderer's characters to life- and kill them off. From cloth sims to ragdolls, Hugo's got it all. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

sick of cutting down trees in crafting games? Lisa has at least 7 FREE ideas for getting wood that doesn't require picking up an axe. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Join Robert Yang to write manifestos for games, art, life... and for each other! Markers and paper provided. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Amy gives you a peek behind the Frosty Games Fest curtain, revealing chaotic truths about the showcase. Hear what actually moves the needle for showcases and developers, as well as common application pitfalls. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

You've got 2.5 weeks to prepare your portfolios, resumes, etc for review. Please come through and take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions and get feedback from your peers AND industry professionals from local studios. RSVP 📝 www.meetup.com/aucklandmake...

Professional funny man (citation heavily needed) Joshua Shepherd shall teach you all about how your favorite video game is secretly a metaphor for depression while keeping this blurb under 200 charact GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

Minnie is hosting a timed life drawing session with a cosplayer (TBD). There will be a variety of 1-10 minute poses. Please bring your own sketchbooks and art supplies! Digital mediums are also welcome. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

We tried out a new venue yesterday! Thanks to everyone who came, we particularly enjoyed the free lemons from one of our community members 🍋😂 stay tuned here / our Discord for the next event !

In a post-cringe world, it's hard to be unrepentantly weird, as a person and as a dev. But what if... both? You just gotta kill the part of you that cringes. Here's how Shannon at Hellforge Studios does it. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...

If you're headed up to NZGDC in Auckland, don't miss the newest event on the NZ game dev calendar - and probably the only one held in a church??? Microtalks, niche specialties, fun, alcohol-free networking, and more! ⛪

if you're looking for THE indie event of NZGDC week, come thru to wireframe communion. It's gonna be WEIRD, and only costs 5 bucks!! and aggro crab is sponsoring it!!! indies supporting indies <3

In Aotearoa, we're lucky to have a variety of talented developers and incredible indie games out there. But Paige can make these games better. GET YOUR TICKETS ➡️ events.humanitix.com/wireframe-pr...