May 5, 2025

 

Kia ora from the Guardian Maia team. We know it’s been a while since our last newsletter, but we’re back with some updates. Since the release of Guardian Maia Episodes 1 and 2, our team has been hard at work. We've just finished the first draft of Episode 3.

 

Guardian Maia Episode 1 and 2 is still available on the App Store but not on the Google Play store currently.

 

If you’ve been following us on our socials, you’ve likely caught glimpses of our behind-the-scenes progress, but here’s the latest update on what we’re doing at the moment.

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​Game Show Adventures

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Pitching to Publishers

 

Thanks to funding from CODE NZ last year, we had the incredible opportunity to build a demo and showcase it to publishers at BitSummit in Kyoto, Gamescom in Cologne, and PAXAU in Melbourne. We made some fantastic connections and are actively in discussions with publishers.

 

Having direct feedback from industry leaders was great, and while there’s still work to be done before the demo is fully polished, we’re making great progress toward our goal!

 

Story Development
 

The first draft of Episode 3 concludes the epic story of Maia's journey. Now we're onto looking into other opportunities and how we can integrate the Episode 3 into the current games story.

 

Other Updates

 

Tech’s always changing which continually reshapes our approach to game design. With each engine update and new tool release, we explore opportunities to enhance character models, refine art styles, and elevate the game’s presentation. Staying ahead of the curve demands constant learning but every adaptation pushes the project forward. We've also updated our logo recently too!

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