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Apple tells App Store devs to disclose loot box odds
Apple has updated its App Store review guidelines to include a subsection telling developers to disclose the odds of getting different types of in-game items from loot boxes in their games. This news was highlighted by industry analyst Daniel Ahmad on Twitter, who likened the new rules to Chinese regulations which came into force in May, 2017. In China, this kind of legislation has not ...read more
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Lizard Squad Founding Member Pleads Guilty, Jail Time Imminent
If you remember quite awhile ago, a group of hackers went after both the Xbox Live and PlayStation Network services a few times, including on the eve of big holidays, by shutting them down. The group called themselves The Lizard Squad and they were not shy about their arrogant attitude toward, well, everything. A new development concerning one of the founder members has occurred, which could mean ...read more
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Original Battlefield: Bad Company added to EA Access
The original Battlefield: Bad Company has been added to the list of “vault games” available with an EA Access subscription, according to its official Twitter account. The Xbox One-exclusive service, which costs $4.99 a month or $29.99 for an annual subscription gives access to more than 50 games, early trials of EA games five days before they’re out, and discounts on further EA purchases ...read more
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Unsurprisingly, Apple is being sued for slowing down older iPhones
After Apple issued a statement yesterday admitting that certain iOS updates deteriorated performance on older iPhones in order to 'smooth out' battery usage and as a result of other related power management features, the company is now being sued as part of a class action lawsuit. Filed by Los Angeles residents Stefan Bogdanovich and Dakota Speas, the lawsuit claims Apple's decision to slow ...read more
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Nvidia releases new game-ready drivers for PUBG 1.0
If you’re getting back into PUBG with the 1.0 release, it’s probably best to download the latest GeForce drivers for your Nvidia GPU. The latest Nvidia drivers release of the year is specifically designed for PUBG’s version 1.0. Though Nvidia doesn’t mention specific improvements this time around, the company recommended downloading the new drivers if you’re going to be playing ...read more
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Sid Meier’s Civilization VI Now Available on iPad
Last year, Sid Meier’s Civilization VI, the newest entry in the lauded strategy game series, released on PC to critical acclaim. The game is set to get its first huge expansion next year in Rise and Fall, but before then, Aspyr Media announced today that they have partnered with Firaxis and 2K to release Sid Meier’s Civilization VI on iPad. This makes Sid Meier’s Civilization VI the ...read more
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Oculus Rift Gets a Temporary Price Drop
To celebrate the holiday season, Oculus has announced that its virtual reality headset, the Oculus Rift will receive a temporary price cut for the next few days. According to the manufacturer, the virtual reality headset along with its two touchpad controllers is now available for $379; the offer is valid until Wednesday, December 20, 11:59 p.m. PST/December 21 2:59 a.m. EST. Those looking to ...read more
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Cuphead IP Hijacked by Thieves, Fake Game Removed on iOS App Store
Bad rip-offs of established IPs are not strangers to the iOS App Store — in fact, it is regularly cited as a regular problem, with Apple frequently culling bad Mario games and other ripoffs. But rarely are developers so brazen that they declare they are the IP holder. Yet this is the issue that indie developer Studio MDHR finds themselves today — earlier this morning, someone stole their ...read more
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Report: E3 2018 Will Be Open To The Public, New Hours Dictated
E3 2017 was an interesting time, a time where the industry-heavy expo was open to the general public. The reaction was mixed, immediately. Many fans found it an amazing experience to be included in the exclusive event, where many industry professionals found it difficult to manage the sudden influx of less structure in favor of a more convention-esque experience. Regardless, it was a first and ...read more
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Infinity Ward Announces Studio Expansion, Brings New Studio to Poland
Infinity Ward has announced today that they plan on bringing a brand new studio expansion to Poland. Infinity Ward Poland, as it will come to be known, will be centered in Kraków, Poland, and become the home to a team of developers that Infinity Ward says will focus on research and development while also working closely with the Infinity Ward studio in Los Angeles. “We’re thrilled to ...read more
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