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Activision blasts 'whiny A-holes' threatening COD developers
Gaming

Activision blasts 'whiny A-holes' threatening COD developers

Activision community manager Dan Amrich appeals to members of the Call of Duty community who verbally abuse and threaten its developers via social media.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2013
5 Xbox One and PS4 features nobody is talking about...
Gaming

5 Xbox One and PS4 features nobody is talking about...

Next-gen consoles to feature video sharing, instant-on, audio chat, remote play & 500GB hard drives. Exciting specs for gamers.

By David Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
Hacked off Apple to overhaul developer systems
Apple

Hacked off Apple to overhaul developer systems

After Apple takes down developer portal to combat a security breach, the company assures developers by vowing to overhaul it's system.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
Fans may have to wait for Fallout 4...
Gaming

Fans may have to wait for Fallout 4...

Of all the games appearing at E3, the much anticipated Fallout 4's nonappearance cast doubts on Bethesda's involvement.

By Benjamin Matthews • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
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
App Review: Kingdom Rush
Gaming

App Review: Kingdom Rush

Ironhide's sequel, Kingdom Rush Frontiers, grips gamers in a tower defence frenzy, proving irresistible with strategic depths and upgrades.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2013
App Review: Angry Birds Space
Gaming

App Review: Angry Birds Space

Angry Birds Space elevates the classic game with gravity play and new birds, making waiting times fly by. Rating: 4.5/5.

By Benjamin Matthews • 2 min read • Fri, 19th 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
Passionate Ballmer rejigs Microsoft with Let's Go cry
Supply Chain

Passionate Ballmer rejigs Microsoft with Let's Go cry

Steve Ballmer revitalises Microsoft with a unifying Let's Go motto, aiming for innovation and speed in the face of industry competition.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sat, 13th Jul 2013
Microsoft Office Store heads to NZ
Microsoft

Microsoft Office Store heads to NZ

Following strongest Office 365 quarter, Microsoft brings Office and SharePoint Store to the masses - adding 22 countries including New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2013
EMC set to simplify following new product launch
Storage

EMC set to simplify following new product launch

EMC aims to fix 'broken' backup with new solutions, as 57% of firms faced data loss last year. The launch promises a blueprint for efficiency.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2013
Apple and Amazon find Appy ending
iOS

Apple and Amazon find Appy ending

Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack
Malware

99% of Android mobile phones susceptible to newly found takeover attack

Recent vulnerability means that 99% of all android phones could be exploited to the point where they could be completely overidden.

By Alistair Ross • 4 min read • Sat, 6th Jul 2013
Over 160 billion apps to be downloaded by 2017
Gaming

Over 160 billion apps to be downloaded by 2017

Global app downloads set to double to 160 billion by 2017, fuelled by smartphone adoption in developing markets and free-download apps.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Developers (Devs) stories

Westpac banking on crowdsourcing app advice
Apple

Westpac banking on crowdsourcing app advice

Westpac aims to revolutionise mobile banking in NZ, offering $70k for the best app ideas from local developers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2013
Apple profits down 22%
Apple

Apple profits down 22%

Although Apple's iOS developers in China have risen rapidly (now 500,000 - 70% year on year growth), iPad sales have started to slow.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Wed, 24th 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
Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast
Hybrid & Remote Work

Kiwi tech firm unleashing the beast

Cloud company Unleashed Software increases staff count by 60%, relocates it offices to Auckland's North Shore and raises salaries to 20% above market average.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2013