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Lachlan Hornell

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Kiwi Stories

Written by Lachlan

Kiwi developed game streaming live...
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
PS4 pre-sales almost sold out...
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
Are we a nation of Rent Seekers or innovators?
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
PC gamers celebrate mega Steam sale
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
State of Decay heads to NZ
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
Labour pauses on DVD import proposals
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

Viacom to pay overdue $299m Harmonix bonuses
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
Where are those dirty spammers coming from?
Gaming

Where are those dirty spammers coming from?

Sophos unveils the US and Belarus lead in global spam production, with trends showing shifts in the spamming landscape.

By Lachlan Hornell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013
Sony to axe multiplayer servers
Gaming

Sony to axe multiplayer servers

Sony to end online services for PS3 titles including SOCOM 4 and MAG, rendering them unplayable from January 28, shortly after PS4 launch.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013
Review: QNAP TS-469 PRO
Storage

Review: QNAP TS-469 PRO

Storage servers are typically for work environments but QNAP's latest device is likely to be seen in homes too.

By Lachlan Hornell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2013
What does it take to self-publish on the PS4?
Gaming

What does it take to self-publish on the PS4?

Sony simplifies PS4 self-publishing: No hurdles, just games, ensuring developers control the process. Will this affect your console choice?.

By Lachlan Hornell • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2013
Sony pays $250k hacking fine
Gaming

Sony pays $250k hacking fine

Sony settles for £250k over 2011 PlayStation Network hack, affecting 77m users. Critics say the firm's late response and security flaws to blame.

By Lachlan Hornell • 1 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2013
Is Xbox One petition working?
Gaming

Is Xbox One petition working?

Family Sharing could be making its way back into the Xbox One landscape after chief product officer claims it is not off the cards.

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