New Zealand's video game industry is punching well above its weight. 

Revenue surged 33% to $1.01 billion in 2026, with all but $55 million of that coming from exports. 

The industry is confident it can hit $2 billion by 2030.  

NZ Game Developers Association Executive Director Joy Keene told Mike Hosking in comparison, the global game industry grew by just 2.7% in 2025, so we're boxing well above our weight. 

She says the strength and quality of New Zealand's games is what's causing our phenomenal growth.  

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New Zealand's video game industry is punching well above its weight.&nbsp;
Revenue surged 33% to $1.01 billion in 2026, with all but $55 million of that coming from exports.&nbsp;
The industry is confident it can hit $2 billion by 2030. &nbsp;
NZ Game Developers Association Executive Director Joy Keene told Mike Hosking in comparison, the global game industry grew by just 2.7% in 2025, so we're boxing well above our weight.&nbsp;
She says the strength and quality of New Zealand's games is what's causing our phenomenal growth. &nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Joy Keene: NZ Game Developers Association Executive on the video game industry hitting $1 billion in revenue

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