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Lachlan Hornell

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Kiwi Stories

Written by Lachlan

iOS

Customer insight an opportunity for IT industry

Smarter CIS is revolutionising customer feedback in New Zealand's IT industry, with businesses like Playtech and Snowplanet seeing significant benefits.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2013

Gaming

Kiwi developed game streaming live...

Auckland's Grinding Gear Games integrates Twitch into Path of Exile, adding live streaming and gory visuals to the action RPG experience.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013

Gaming

PS4 pre-sales almost sold out...

NZ's Mighty Ape nearly sells out PS4 pre-sales, mirroring global retailer struggle to meet demand as Sony's console outpaces Xbox One.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2013

Fintech

Are we a nation of Rent Seekers or innovators?

New Zealand might not be the land of no.8 wire any longer as the country's level of innovation could be under the stranglehold of rent seeking.

By Lachlan Hornell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013

Gaming

PC gamers celebrate mega Steam sale

PC gamers around the world are celebrating the Steam sale, with the digital game seller offering deals on hundreds of games until July 22.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013

Gaming

State of Decay heads to NZ

Open world game finally sees the light of day in New Zealand stores, as Microsoft makes it available via the Xbox Live marketplace.

By Lachlan Hornell • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013

Digital Entertainment

Labour pauses on DVD import proposals

Labour to adjust DVD import ban to 5 months, aiming to balance industry jobs with consumer access, Ardern reveals future expiry in 2016.

By Lachlan Hornell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2013

Global Stories

Written by Lachlan

Gaming

Gamers speed-run for charity

Gamers unite for a speedy charity dash, aiming to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders by completing 76 games in record time.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013

Gaming

Viacom to pay overdue $299m Harmonix bonuses

Viacom, one of the world's largest media conglomerates, is being forced to pay $299 million to the developers of Rock Band and the Dance Central series.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013