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Apple proposes update to allow App Store developers to share information about alternative payment options

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Apple announced that it will be updating its policy allowing App Store Developers to communicate with customers about alternative payment options as part of a proposed settlement to resolve a class-action lawsuit from developers in the U.S. In a statement from Apple, the company detailed the changes they have proposed to the App Store, which they believe will “help make the App Store an even better business opportunity for developers”. The main point within the agreement is regarding the communication of payment options, which was formerly against the App Store’s

Blizzard is Renaming McCree in Wake of Lawsuit

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OverwatchPhoto courtesy of Blizzard EntertainmentBlizzard will be renaming the hero McCree before the release of Overwatch's next release of content.A message from the Overwatch team. pic.twitter.com/2W3AV7Pv6X— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) August 26, 2021The legendary cowboy that players have come to know and love was named after a real person, Jesse McCree. In Blizzard's explanation, they stated that "Going forward, in-game characters will no longer be named after real employees and we will be more thoughtful and discerning about adding real-world references in future Overwatch content."In their dismissing of the real-life McCree from

Activision Blizzard Accused of Destroying Evidence in Lawsuit

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Top GamesActivision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick. / Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesCalifornia's Department of Fair Employment and Housing has alleged that Activision Blizzard destroyed evidence related to the lawsuit filed against it for fostering a working environment of sexual harassment and gender discrimination.The DFEH's lawsuit created waves when it went public in late July, accusing the company of violating workplace fairness regulations regarding unequal pay, unequal opportunities and harassment against female employees. The amended complaint, filed Monday and reported on by Axios Gaming, expanded the suit to include "contingent or temporary workers,"

Electronic Arts launches accessibility patent pledge, makes 5 technology patents available to all developers

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Electronic Arts has officially made five of its registered gaming patents available for use by all developers and studios in hopes of meeting the “needs of diverse populations in gaming and beyond.” This new patent pledge the company is making is centered on giving developers access to previously restricted technology patents for free as a way to promote more game design, specifically for those with disabilities.  “Anyone can freely use these patents and implement our accessibility-centered IP in their own games to make them more inclusive,” EA said. “This pledge

Epic Games Lawsuit Reveals How Far Google Allegedly Went to Maintain Android App Market

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Google worked harder than initially suspected to keep Fortnite on its Play Store. / Photo courtesy of Epic GamesAfter Epic Games last year added a way for Fortnite players on Android devices to pay it directly, circumventing the Google Play Store and cutting Google out of the transactions, Google promptly removed Fortnite from its store, and Epic Games slapped the tech giant with a suit alleging monopolistic practices.The judge in the case, Judge James Donato, unsealed a fully unredacted version of Epic's original complaint against Google (H/T Leah Nylen), and

Sexual Harassment Investigation Launched at Ubisoft Singapore

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The Skull & Bones studio is still in choppy waters. / Photo courtesy of UbisoftA national watchdog for fair employment practices has launched an investigation into Ubisoft Singapore over alleged unfairness and sexual harassment.According to The Straits Times, an English-language newspaper based in Singapore, the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (Tafep) has opened the investigation, and encourages anyone with knowledge of criminal misconduct, such as sexual harassment and assault, to report those incidents to the police.If Ubisoft Singapore is found to have discriminated against employees, it could

Is Naruto Coming to Fortnite?

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FortnitePlayers are trying to figure out what's going on regarding previous leaks that Naruto was coming to Fortnite. / Epic GamesPlayers are trying to figure out what's going on regarding previous leaks that Naruto was coming to Fortnite.Speculation about a possible cameo from popular Shonen ninja, Naruto, was sparked by the same batch of leaks originally gleaned via documents published during the Epic Games vs. Apple Inc. lawsuit. Naruto was mentioned alongside Ariana Grande and Lebron James—both of which had enjoyed their own time on Fortnite Island.So, when will players