A close up of a video game controller, the lighting makes it look slightly pink and blue.

Game Change

3m

A documentary exploring New Zealand’s burgeoning video game industry, using video games to tell the story.

Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

Series details.

Go to gamechange.rnz.co.nz to play the full interactive experience.

Credits

Charles Anderson
Creator & Producer
Josh Morrice
Director
Lee Henaghan
Writer

Awards

2021 Voyager Media Awards

Best Digital Storytelling Innovation

Produced by

Vanishing Point Studio

Made possible by the

RNZ/NZ On Air Joint Innovation Fund

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