TheDuckinator: I'm not sure if this is related to the speedy dots, but I also noticed that if you are in a multi-player game that the "loading" indicator circle is also spinning at light speed if you are waiting for another player to load. No affect on game play, but might be related to the dots in some weird way....
Both the green grid dots and the "loading" circle seem to be on steroids.While the spinning circle used to make me dizzy and put me to sleep the new super speed rotation is far more hypnotic.
I think the dots on steroids are merely a distraction. Misdirection if you will to draw attention away from the subconscious mind control effects of the new loading circle. Think it might be time to call Yancy ....