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Five-year plan for Lucasfilm Story Group includes development of ‘full narrative story’ experiences based on sci-fi IP

Microsoft may no longer be reporting sales figures for its console hardware, but the firm has revealed that its monthly users number on Xbox Live has reached 48 million. The company announced this information in its Q2 financial report. This represents a 30 per cent yearly growth in its online …

Saints Row Undercover was canned back in 2009

13m copies of Star Wars Battlefront has been sold into stores, boosting EA’s revenue to 1.8bn. The company boasts it was the No.1 publisher on PS4 and Xbox One during the quarter as it exceeded its own expectations, although that 1.8bn is broadly in-line with what the market had predicted. …

GameStop is publishing a new video game from Ratchet & Clank and Sunset Overdriver creators Insomniac Games. Named Song of the Deep, the 2D metroidvania title will be released both physically and digitally for PS4, Xbox One and PC (via Steam). It is due this summer and has a US …

2K Games is running a series of PR events in Windsor to support the upcoming XCOM 2. The PC strategy title arrives on February 5th and the firm has been inviting press, streamers, YouTube personalities, fans, retail communities and staff to the 2K Gaming Bar in Windsor to try the …

Digital games retailer GOG.com is introducing an early access section to its website. The Polish firm has promised that its version of early access will feature hand-picked games that are still in development. On top of this, GOG has said that games in its early access scheme are subject to …

LoL fans were expecting big things fromVitalityafter they announced their big move into professional League of Legends back in December, taking over Gambit’s spot in the EU LCS. WithShaunzon coaching duties and a solid line-up of seasoned pros, their intention was clear: qualifying for Worlds. The Spring split is now …

Games publisher Sold Out will release the console versions of upcoming mech shooter Beyond Flesh and Blood at retail. The title is from Manchester-based studio Pixelbomb Games. It’s due in Q2 and will launch in a box and at digital retail for 29.99. It is also coming to PC. We …