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We’ve been missing a big part of game industry’s digital revolution

NPD “restatement” shows consistent spending growth as digital sales dominate.




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StarCraft II goes free-to-play seven years after launch

Single-player campaign, ranked multiplayer available free of charge.





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Despite backlash, loot boxes could be essential to gaming’s future

Analysis sees loot box spending ballooning 62 percent, to $47 billion, by 2022.




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Tesla posts bigger-than-expected loss, bigger-than-expected revenue [Updated]

Company expects to be cash flow positive in the next two quarters.






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Easter sports highlights: Sky Sports TV schedule - what to watch this weekend

With the Easter weekend approaching and lockdown in full swing, fans of all sports are scratching their heads wondering just what there will be to do.




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FA Council confirms end of season for non-league, women's and grassroots football

The FA Council have ratified the decision to cancel the remainder of the football season for all non-league divisions below the National League.




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Scottish football suspended until June 10 at the earliest due to coronavirus pandemic

Football in Scotland has been further suspended until June 10 at the earliest across all levels, from professional to recreational.




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Liverpool youngster Neco Williams singles out Adam Lallana as key influence at Melwood

Neco Williams has revealed how Adam Lallana has played a major role in helping him adapt to the demands of training regularly with Liverpool's first team.




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Manchester City winger Leroy Sane was 'on the verge' of a comeback prior to the Premier League's suspension

Manchester City long-term absentee Leroy Sane has revealed he was "on the verge" of a comeback prior to football's shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Manchester United's Harry Maguire to supply a food packages to elderly residents in hometown of Mosborough

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has offered to supply "food packages of everyday essentials" to the elderly in his hometown of Mosborough in South Yorkshire.




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PFA chief Gordon Taylor hits back at government for targeting footballers with pay-cut demand

PFA chief Gordon Taylor has hit back at the health secretary Matt Hancock over his criticism of footballers, asking why bankers haven't faced similar government pressure to take pay-cuts during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Barcelona star Lionel Messi denies paying Ronaldinho bail money and dismisses Inter Milan transfer talk

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has taken to Instagram to dismiss a report claiming he will sign for Inter Milan in the summer... and that he paid bail money to get former teammate Ronaldinho out of prison.




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Manchester United star Juan Mata invites NHS worker and her family to Old Trafford when football resumes

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has invited a local NHS worker and her family to a match at Old Trafford once football resumes.




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Jadon Sancho labelled a 'great player' by Manchester United's Juan Mata as transfer speculation intensifies

Juan Mata believes Jadon Sancho is a "great player" as Manchester United continue to be linked with the winger.




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Transfer news LIVE: Tottenham join race for Hakimi and Coutinho, Kurzawa 'in Arsenal talks', Man Utd rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Why Arsenal will be confident in transfer race to sign Corentin Tolisso from Bayern

Arsenal and Manchester United have been linked with a move for Bayern Munich star Corentin Tolisso, but it is the Gunners who may have the transfer edge.




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How the Premier League table would look had matches not been cancelled

Predict the results of the matches that should have been played this weekend...




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How the Premier League table would look had matches not been cancelled

It's been four weeks since a ball was last kicked in the Premier League.




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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United: 'Agent' Marcus Rashford strikes again in £120m transfer battle

Marcus Rashford has been leading Manchester United's charm offensive to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford - and he will have another chance tonight.




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Norman Hunter, Leeds United legend and ex-England international, in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus

Leeds United legend and one of England's 1966 World Cup winners Norman Hunter has been admitted to hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.




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Valencia could sell Geoffrey Kondogbia for just €30m with Tottenham linked

Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia could be available for around €30 million this summer amid reported interest from Tottenham.




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Goals recreated: Dele Alli's stunning volley for Tottenham against Crystal Palace

With all elite football on pause for the foreseeable, now is the perfect time to dust off those boots and give it a go yourself.




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Jimmy Greaves latest: Tottenham legend 'receiving best possible treatment' in hospital

Tottenham legend Jimmy Greaves remains in hospital, "receiving the best possible treatment", as he battles an unspecified illness.




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Dimitar Berbatov on why 'impatient' Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho broke coronavirus guidelines

Dimitar Berbatov says Jose Mourinho broke government guidelines to meet with Tanguy Ndombele because the manager is "impatient for football to return".




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Tottenham Supporters' Trust fears club's furlough decision has 'exhausted any future goodwill' from fans

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) has warned that the board's decision to furlough staff has potentially "damaged the club's reputation" and "exhausted any future goodwill" from fans.




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Barcelona deny 'corruption' claims from former vice president and threaten legal action after 'hand in the till' accusation

Barcelona have moved to strongly deny 'corruption' claims made by Emili Rousand and have threatened legal action against the former vice president.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Kenny Dalglish tests positive for Covid-19, West Ham players defer part of wages

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish tests positive for coronavirus and remains in hospital showing no symptoms

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has tested positive for Covid-19 but does not currently have any symptoms of the virus.




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Fede Valverde can be in midfield what Sergio Ramos has been in defence for Real Madrid, says Diego Forlan

Fede Valverde can be as important as Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid, says Diego Forlan.




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Jadon Sancho edges out Marcus Rashford as duo thrill Manchester United fans in Fifa tournament

Jadon Sancho got the better of Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford as the two England internationals met in the Football's Staying Home Fifa tournament.




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Transfer news LIVE: Kane and Haaland on Man Utd shortlist, Arsenal receive Tolisso boost, Chelsea latest

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Tottenham star Heung-min Son urges fans not to turn up to his military service

Heung-min Son has urged fans to stay away from the site of his military service amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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West Ham chief Karren Brady takes aim at Tottenham and Jose Mourinho over lockdown breach

West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady has taken a swipe at Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho after he breached lockdown measures to hold a one-on-one training session with Tanguy Ndombele.




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Arsenal striker Pierre Emerick-Aubamayeng urged to join 'a more ambitious club' by Gabon FA president

Pierre Alain Mounguengui, the president of Gabon's football association, has urged Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to sign for a more 'ambitious' club.




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Jadon Sancho to Manchester United: 'Agent Rashford working overtime' in £120m transfer chase

Manchester United fans hailed the fine work of 'agent Marcus Rashford' once more after his FIFA 20 battle with England colleague Jadon Sancho.




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Chelsea keep Stamford Bridge open for individual training during government lockdown

Marco van Ginkel has revealed local Chelsea players remain able to train at Stamford Bridge, although the club insist on individual sessions only.




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Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri opens up on helping Takumi Minamino settle into life at Anfield

Xherdan Shaqiri has revealed that he is part of a group of German-speaking players helping Takumi Minamino settle into life at Liverpool.




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Bruno Fernandes is Manchester United's version of Kevin De Bruyne, says legend Paul Scholes

Paul Scholes believes Manchester United have found their own version of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne in Bruno Fernandes.




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Ronaldo: David Beckham 'one of the best of all time' - the only Englishman who could have played for Brazil

Brazil and Real Madrid legend Ronaldo has hailed former team-mate David Beckham as "one of the best of all time".




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Liverpool missing out on Mario Gotze was a blessing in disguise - Jurgen Klopp won't be tempted again

Liverpool fans would have been justified in feeling a little nervous when the summer transfer window of 2016 opened up.




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Mikel Arteta using shutdown to strengthen bond with Arsenal stars - 'I want them to trust me'

Mikel Arteta says he is trying to use the coronavirus shutdown to strengthen his bond with his Arsenal players.




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Rangers call for suspensions to SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster after 'serious' vote concerns

Rangers have called for SPFL's chief executive Neil Doncaster and its legal adviser Rod McKenzie to be suspended "while an independent investigation is conducted' following their vote on how to end the season.




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Watch: Zenit St. Petersburg use drone to deliver player of the month award during lockdown

Russian club Zenit St Petersburg have come up with a novel way around social distancing measures, using a drone to deliver their Player of the Month award.




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Sir Kenny Dalglish's family thank fans for 'humbling' support after Liverpool hero tests positive for Covid-19

The family of Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish have thanked football fans around the world for their messages of support after the 69-year-old was diagnosed with coronavirus.




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Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish released from hospital and hails NHS staff as they battle coronavirus

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish has praised the efforts of NHS staff across the UK after being released from hospital following a positive coronavirus diagnosis.




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Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid 'was almost done' before coronavirus crisis, says former PSG star Jerome Rothen

And the France World Cup winner 'won't sign a new contract' with the Ligue1 giants




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Manchester United will be 'a different team' when Paul Pogba returns, says Odion Ighalo

Odion Ighalo says Manchester United will be "a different team" when Paul Pogba is back fit and firing.