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FIFA 22 Resolution is Reportedly Blurry on Xbox

FIFAImage courtesy of EA Sports/FIFAThe resolution for FIFA 22 on Xbox Series S appears to be blurry, but it's being looked into.Ahead of the full FIFA 22 launch on Oct. 1, players have been reporting poor resolution for the Xbox Series S version of the game. Multiple instanced have been raised across various forums, including EA's own technical forum. One post, logged by user 'JoeH-87', said that they had experienced "jagged edges" and "blurry" movement."The scaling on Series S is horrendous, jaggered edges, looks like <720p scaled up to 1080p/1440p.

Netflix makes first game studio acquisition with Oxenfree developer Night School Studio

With its plans to expand further into game streaming, Netflix has officially acquired its first development studio in Night School Studio.  Night School is best known for developing 2016’s supernatural mystery indie darling Oxenfree, along with Mr. Robot:1.51exfiltrati0n and Afterparty. The team is working on Oxenfree II: Lost Signals and it’s excited about what working in-house with Netflix can open up in terms of future projects.  Specifically, studio co-founder Sean Krankel thinks this deal will allow Night School to continue focusing on telling the stories and creating the games that

Is Gamivo a safe and legit site for game codes? Answered

Gamivo is a gray market where people can sell and buy game credit, and generally speaking, users have positive experiences. The entire process is relatively straightforward, and a great deal of users come back to the site, according to nearly 20,000 reviews on Trustpilot. However, there are some factors about using Gamivo that would be prudent to consider before making a purchase on the site.  Accidental subscriptions The majority of complaints made about Gamivo are regarding their Gamivo SMART subscription. On Gamivo’s purchasing page, a subscription to Gamivo SMART is

343 Industries Explores Cosmetics and In-Game Purchases for Halo Infinite

Top GamesPhoto courtesy of 343 Industries 343 Industries posted another "Inside Infinite," their monthly developer update. As with each update, this one has a specific focus. 343 Industries showcased the new challenges system and the subsequent rewards found afterward. And they also shared the different ways players can earn cosmetics and rewards. You can read more about their Big Team Battle philosophy here. In our latest edition of Inside Infinite we're preparing for takeoff. This time around we spend a bit more time with the Multiplayer Team talking about the

Niantic to cease development on Catan: World Explorers app later this year

Niantic has scrapped one of its ongoing projects, opting to cancel further development and fully cease operations for Catan: World Explorers.  The location-baed take on the popular Catan boardgame will be officially “sunset” on Nov. 18, with Niantic planning to remove the game from all active app stores as of today. Overall, this means the game will no longer be downloadable in the limited regions it has rolled out to since launching its first beta in July 2020. In-app purchases will also be removed from the shop, although players can

Activision Blizzard Studio Expresses Ambivalence About Diablo II Purchases in Wake of Lawsuit

Top GamesDiablo II: Resurrected will be the first Activision Blizzard release since it was sued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. / Photo courtesy of Activision BlizzardDiablo II: Resurrected's design director has said people should "do what they feel is right," when considering whether or not to buy the highly anticipated remake, referring to the lawsuit filed against Activision Blizzard in July.Diablo II: Resurrected launches Sept. 23, and will be the first game released by Activision Blizzard since the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing sued

The International 10 will welcome in-person fans, to require masks and proof of vaccination for all attendees

Dota 2 fans will be able to attend The International 10 in a limited capacity less than a month out from the event kicking off with its group stage competition on Oct. 7, Valve announced today.  Additionally, an update for the Dota 2 client is going live and will give players access to the new International 2021 Compendium, including 10 free packs of Player Cards and additional content for each team’s Supporters Clubs members.  For players interested in attending the event in Bucharest, Romania, tickets will go on sale starting

Court rules in Epic Fortnite lawsuit that Apple must allow devs to offer their own in-app purchase methods

A California court ruled today that Apple must permanently allow developers to include third-party in-app purchase methods, such as links to their own websites, on iOS apps as a part of its final decision in the hallmark Epic Games v. Apple court case that was argued in May. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers issued a 185-page permanent injunction today, explaining her ruling and thoughts on the case. She said the court could not rule that Apple is a “monopolist” under state or federal

Apple Forced to Allow Other Forms of In-App Purchases in Epic Games Lawsuit

FortniteThe judge's ruling in the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple has dealt the latter a significant blow. / SOPA Images/Getty ImagesEpic Games' lawsuit against Apple has resulted in a major change to the latter's App Store, as Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers issued a permanent injunction in the case Friday.The order says Apple must allow developers to link out from their apps to alternative payment systems, thereby making it possible for developers to circumvent Apple's App Store commission. The decision is a blow against Apple, which analysts say brings in $20