Kiwi developers are punching well above their weight thanks to a unique government support program that offers more than just grantsThose not immersed in the world of gaming might not be familiar with Pax Australia: the enormous gaming conference and exhibition that takes over the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre every October. My favourite section is always Pax Rising, a showcase of indie video games and tabletop, the majority Australian – but there has been a recent shift that was particularly notable this year: many of the standout titles had crossed the Tasman, arriving from New Zealand.At the booth run by Code – New Zealand’s government-funded Centre for Digital Excellence – 18 Kiwi developers demoed their forthcoming games in a showcase of the vibrant local scene that was buzzing with crowds. In the comedic <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2851800/Headlice/">Headlice</a>, I controlled a parasitic headcrab monster which could latch on to people’s brains and puppet them. <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3235570/How_Was_Your_Day/">How Was Your Day?</a>, a cozy time-loop game set in New Zealand, warmed my heart with its story about a young girl searching for her missing dog. And <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/3675340/Killing_Things_With_Your_Friends/">Killing Things With Your Friends</a>, a co-operative multiplayer action game about surviving bizarre medical trials, had me pulling off my own arm to use as a weapon against enemy hordes. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/games/2025/dec/01/new-zealand-indie-game-developers">Continue reading...</a>

عرض مطورو الألعاب المستقلة في نيوزيلندا عناوينهم المبتكرة في Pax Australia، وهو مؤتمر كبير للألعاب أقيم في ملبورن، مما يبرز المشهد النابض بالحياة للألعاب في البلاد. شهد الحدث 18 مطورًا نيوزيلنديًا، بما في ذلك ألعاب مثل 'Headlice'، مما يدل على تأثير برنامج دعم حكومي فريد يتجاوز المنح المالية.

Los desarrolladores de juegos independientes de Nueva Zelanda mostraron sus títulos innovadores en Pax Australia, una importante conferencia de videojuegos celebrada en Melbourne, destacando la vibrante escena de juegos del país. El evento contó con 18 desarrolladores neozelandeses, incluidos juegos como 'Headlice', lo que demuestra el impacto de un programa de apoyo gubernamental único que va más allá de las subvenciones financieras.

Les développeurs de jeux indépendants néo-zélandais ont présenté leurs titres innovants lors de Pax Australia, une grande conférence de jeux qui s'est tenue à Melbourne, mettant en avant la scène dynamique des jeux du pays. L'événement a présenté 18 développeurs néo-zélandais, dont des jeux comme 'Headlice', démontrant l'impact d'un programme de soutien gouvernemental unique qui va au-delà des subventions financières.

New Zealand's indie game developers showcased their innovative titles at Pax Australia, a major gaming conference held in Melbourne, highlighting the country's vibrant gaming scene. The event featured 18 Kiwi developers, including games like 'Headlice', demonstrating the impact of a unique government support program that extends beyond financial grants.

‘Cool and quirky is part of our brand’: how New Zealand became a hothouse for indie games

Airbus SE’s warning that thousands of its A320 jets need an urgent software upgrade grounded aircraft in Australia and New Zealand on Saturday, causing travel delays.

قامت شركة إيرباص SE بإيقاف طائرات A320 في أستراليا ونيوزيلندا بسبب الحاجة الملحة لترقية البرمجيات، مما أدى إلى تأخيرات كبيرة في السفر. تأتي هذه الخطوة بعد تحذير بأن جزءًا كبيرًا من أسطول A320 يحتاج إلى اهتمام فوري لمعالجة مشكلات السلامة المحتملة.

Airbus SE ha inmovilizado aviones A320 en Australia y Nueva Zelanda debido a la necesidad urgente de una actualización de software, lo que ha provocado importantes retrasos en los viajes. Esta decisión sigue a una advertencia de que una parte sustancial de la flota A320 requiere atención inmediata para abordar posibles problemas de seguridad.

Airbus SE a cloué au sol des avions A320 en Australie et en Nouvelle-Zélande en raison d'une mise à jour logicielle urgente requise, entraînant d'importants retards de voyage. Cette décision fait suite à un avertissement selon lequel une partie substantielle de la flotte A320 nécessite une attention immédiate pour traiter d'éventuels problèmes de sécurité.

Airbus SE has grounded A320 aircraft in Australia and New Zealand due to an urgent software upgrade requirement, leading to significant travel delays. This decision follows a warning that a substantial portion of the A320 fleet needs immediate attention to address potential safety issues.

‘Cool and quirky is part of our brand’: how New Zealand became a hothouse for indie games

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