Newsbrief: A band of ex-Riot Games veterans have come together to form a new studio in Vancouver, with a focus on AAA multiplayer titles. Phoenix Labs is headed up by numerous ex-producers and leads on League of Legends, including Jesse Houston, Sean Bender and Robin Mayne. The team of eight, who also have backgrounds at studios like BioWare, Ubisoft and Electronic Arts, are keen to focus on online co-operative experiences with strong narratives.