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News: Disney Closes LucasArts

Added: 03.04.2013 20:54 | 1 views | 0 comments

Long-standing studio sees layoffs as Disney shifts to a licensing-only model.

A statement issued to Game Informer also confirmed that many LucasArts' employees would, unfortunately, lose their jobs.

"After evaluating our position in the games market, we've decided to shift LucasArts from an internal development to a licensing model, minimizing the company's risk while achieving a broader portfolio of quality Star Wars games," read the announcement.

While the news does mean Star Wars titles can be developed by other companies, it's a heartbreaking end for a studio that has provided a number of memorable games over the years from the likes of...