Game Development in NZ - part 1: Grinding Gear Games

Sponsored by Primo, Gameplanet's new video series looks at videogame development in New Zealand. How can aspiring developers get into the industry? How do you start a game studio in NZ? How do you get funding? Seeking answers, we went over to Titirangi to speak with Grinding Gear Games, who are working hard on their upcoming free-to-play action RPG, Path of Exile.

[@Bekspejszyn]

Playing the game since 2014. It's hard to describe the progress that the company and game itself made in those years. Thanks GGG for Path of Exile!

[@karlsolitario8013]

this is a treasure for a path of exile player

[@defaultpoe]

This was 10 years ago when I finished college and was looking for a job.. Gosh if i had known this game back then..., now its one of the world's biggest arpg..

[@somethingfellonme2]

Humble beginnings...

[@maximusowo]

where is the fair and competitive pvp chris? XD

[@fakeplaystore7991]

Chris Wilson once had hair?!

[@BEASTFSHO]

The 23rd is almost here. Official release of version 1.0.0 is soon to come....I can't wait! Best.game.ever.

[@J8D8]

Man only 5 hours from release! Gonna be awesome!

[@dimkacracker]

ay

[@ValkiosRPG]

TRUE

[@rocksvelte5760]

Chris's beautiful glowing locks!

[@TheNotive]

Started working on the game in his garage with 3 people in late 2006! New xpac for GDT inc, Game Dev Tycoon : The coming of Chris WIlson

[@davec0424]

Watching this in October 2013. Hours before official 1.0.0 release!

[@FearlessSpinner]

This brings a tear to my eye. The journey we all had!

[@XHltmanX]

Good game - played it during the stress test weekend. Now lurking forums for a beta key invite :D

[@TargeTrigger]

Wow omg the game looks so different back then xD

[@logarithmmm]

"now take a moment and chill with primo" -alira, bandit

[@TreePunchersUnited]

Yes Primo. I will do as you say.

[@tehbrooksta8365]

Very cool chris very cool.

[@RedofYellow]

Man I would love to move to NZ from Aus to work there!

[@alxor]

Well did you?

[@pily8438]

who came here to watch this after announcing poe 2.0

[@boulikmacboulinkton9010]

no beard chris looks like a teenager o.O

[@ana-ev8ur]

lol not at all. He looks around 30

[@bejaises1]

Games fantastic...everyone play it...nuff said:)

[@droga187]

where is that place? wellington?

[@cabal123123123]

Just realize Chris looks way better without hair =D

[@tobiasobsen1287]

there were cutscenes? :O

[@Flanel_]

it's been a long long time

[@lucaltero]

look Chris had hair

[@Sheep101]

Lucas Zabeu Its an illusion exile

[@Scrab01]

2021 poe player here damn

[@Schmidteren]

awesome game

[@ashfernandes7327]

How easy is it getting a job at GGG?

[@ardotschgi1]

Very difficult, actually. You need to have a lot of experience in game developing. I think they have a section about it on their website.

[@iamarugin]

Chris looks here like 18 years old

[@hgjf3]

PATH OF EXILE behind scene. EH!

[@Sicronix]

5:43 The birth of a new meme

[@legoboy7825]

what meme?

[@Sicronix]

Ethical things

[@legoboy7825]

that's not new, and it's not even funny

[@agency_tv]

Hair o_o

[@kl2999]

What Chris got hairs before?

[@petergeist_]

He did shave his head after a charity event. it was like a "if we hit xxxxx I'll shave my head"

[@wasalwasal6183]

22 часа до 3.14 KEKW

[@Kpaxlol]

1:40 VAGAN ?

[@2bitmercenary]

@XHltmanX I can invite you

[@Merlin_Price]

hehhehehHAHAHAHA!

[@Jesp3rsgaard]

Aaaaaand seven years later they completely sold out on all of their ideals and sold their company to Chinese Tencent who are known for doing seriously shady stuff. But it was fun while it lasted, and in the end they had about 100 people employed just off of ethical micro-transactions which was impressive. Enjoy your wealth, Chris! I am sure you sleep well at night, but I will never forgive you - not that you care...

[@lars4078]

well, it turned out pretty well if you ask me

[@Roccwitz]

cry some more