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Prior to being acquired by Microsoft, Bethesda announced that Machine Games was working on its own Indiana Jones game. At the time, the game was planned to release on multiple platforms, but after the acquisition, the agreement between Bethesda and Disney was amended.  This week, the US District Court of …

Disney's new combat racing game developed by Gameloft is coming to select platforms in early access on April 18th. Pre-orders are now available via three Founder's packs, each offering different tiers of in-game content, currency and cosmetics. Developed by the team behind the Asphalt series, Disney Speedstorm is a hero-based …

TT Games have long been the go-to studio for the many LEGO video game adaptations released over the years, and this seems to not be changing anytime soon. That said, while the studio was reportedly working on a big Disney-focused title, the project has since been shelved, with TT Games …

Disney+ has quickly grown to become one of the biggest streaming services available. Despite this, those with a PlayStation have until now been limited to watching films and TV shows at 1080p – even though many of them were filmed in 4K. Nearly two years on from the system’s launch, …

Over the weekend at D23, Disney and Marvel held their very first games showcase, announcing a number of new titles. The biggest announcement of the bunch was a first look at the upcoming title from former Naughty Dog director, Amy Hennig.  While EA is rumoured to have its own Black …

Avalanche Studios has worked on plenty of projects over the years, from Mad Max, to Rage 2, to its biggest IP, Just Cause. At one point, Avalanche was working on a major license, having come to an agreement with Disney and Marvel to create an Iron Man game.  Back in …

For years now, Marvel and Disney have been looking to ramp up their video game efforts. There is now a good number of games in development based on licensed IP, giving Disney enough content to put on its own games showcase.  The first Disney & Marvel games showcase will be …

While we weren't expecting Disney's upcoming life sim, Dreamlight Valley, until 2023, it seems that Gameloft has instead opted for an early access launch. The game will now be available starting in September, although you'll need to buy the founder's pack or have an Xbox Game Pass subscription in order …

The games industry is going through a massive shake up at the moment, with studios changing hands left and right. One name we haven't heard much during acquisition talks is EA, but as it turns out, EA has been seeking a buyer for some time and has already held active …

Quantic Dream has been relatively silent ever since it released Detroit: Become Human in 2018. Since then, little is known about what the studio is working on, although according to a new rumour, the choice-based story-focused studio is allegedly working on a Star Wars game, and has been for the …

Recently we reported that Netflix appeared to be gearing up to bring game streaming to its more than 200 million subscribers. The service has now not only confirmed that this is the case, but also revealed that this new service will be included free of charge. During its most recent …

As the exclusivity agreement between EA and Star Wars begins to come to an end, the publisher has reflected on its relationship with Disney and the Star Wars IP. Despite a number of controversies, as well as some cancelled titles, the partnership appears to have paid off overall, with more …

So far, Disney+ has been a huge success and it would seem that Disney is looking to further expand into the streaming space in 2021 with another service. Unlike Disney+, however, this new service will focus on content from Disney-owned networks like ABC and FX, as well as studios like …

When EA released its first Star Wars game back in 2015, many fans expressed concern at the publisher’s ability to do justice to the legacy of the games that came before it. Since then however, EA has seemingly managed to impress fans with its latest outings such as Star Wars …

Kingdom Hearts III might be wrapped up now but there is still more story to tell. According to reports this week, Square Enix and Disney are now teaming up for a TV show based on the series, with a pilot currently being created. According to Emre Kaya of The Cinema …

The Walt Disney Company was founded almost 100 years ago and has brought many memorable movies to the public. In spite of being around for a long time, the entertainment company is determined to follow the progress of technology. The American based company has therefore introduced Disney+, a streaming service …

There’s no denying that when it comes to video games, Mario is the biggest franchise in the industry. That being said, the Italian plumber still pales in comparison to Mickey Mouse, Disney’s mascot and one of the most recognised brands in the world. Speaking on the matter, Mario’s creator Shigeru …

Disney+ is Disney’s new streaming service, created to compete with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime, and the recently released Apple TV Plus. If early numbers are any indication, Disney+ is set to be a huge success, with the streaming service amassing over 10 million subscribers in its first day …

While EA seems to be opposed to the idea of letting BioWare return to Knights of the Old Republic, Lucasfilm might have other plans of its own. According to reports this week, BioWare's treasured Star Wars title is being turned into a movie. Lucasfilm has been drawing inspiration from the …

Disney has finally acquired Fox’s film and television assets for approximately $71 billion, reshaping the Hollywood landscape forever. Fox will continue to exist in a limited capacity, as it shifts its focus onto news, business and sports while a number of properties enter Disney’s monopolistic folds. The historic deal was …

Netflix has cancelled The Punisher following its second season and Jessica Jones before its third and final season has aired. This brings Netflix’s Marvel Cinematic Universe efforts to an end, Disney TV boss Jeph Loeb hints that characters from all five of its shows could live on under Disney. The …

Over the last few years, Star Wars fans have grown increasingly frustrated with EA and its handling of the Star Wars license. Over the last six years, we've received two Battlefront games, while two other projects have been cancelled. Despite all of that though, it looks like Disney is in …

It is not especially uncommon for a some stores to occasionally break street date for big game releases, giving a select few a chance to buy some physical games a few days ahead launch. In the case of Kingdom Hearts 3 though, the situation appears to be much worse. Someone …

The EU’s approval of Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox means the corporate giant is one step closer to bolstering its already monumental library. Much of the company’s efforts will be housed within its upcoming streaming service, which has now been dubbed Disney+ and will launch in the latter half …

Disney’s bid to buy out the majority of Fox’s entertainment assets was the talk of the town last year, until the two companies hit a roadblock – an anti-competitive complaint by the Department of Justice. After a lengthy review, Disney looks to have satisfied officials with its agreement to sell …

Last year, Disney made headlines with its reported buyout of Fox’s film and television studios for a whopping $52 billion, a potentially historic Hollywood merger. While investigations were underway due to antitrust concerns, it looks like competition might be gearing up from Comcast Corp, which is reportedly ready to pay …

Since EA acquired the exclusive rights to make Star Wars video games back in 2013, the publisher hasn't done a lot of good with it. So far, we've had two questionable Battlefront games and one cancelled single-player project. Now it seems that the backlash to Battlefront II may have been …

For years, Redbox has been talking about launching a digital movie service to stay competitive with the dozens of streaming services already on the market. Finally, they’ve seen the writing on the wall, and the movie rental company has officially launched the service they’ve been talking about for years, but …

The original Star Wars Battlefront 2 from Pandemic Studios might be 12 years old, but the game is still getting patches to keep it alive. Over the last four months, the game has received two patches, showing that while LucasArts and Disney Interactive might not be making video games anymore, …

EA has encountered plenty of backlash in the build-up to Star Wars Battlefront II's launch and even after turning microtransactions off, it seems that tensions are high. Aside from the game selling far fewer copies compared to 2015's Battlefront, some Star Wars fans are now petitioning to get EA's rights …