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As Hitman takes a hiatus, IO Interactive shares details of its James Bond gameMar 19, 2023 - VG247We might not be getting a new Hitman for a while, but IO Interactive does have a James Bond game on the way, and has shared a few more details. IO Interactive's Bond game was first announced almost three years ago, and we haven't really heard much about it since then. The studio also recently shared that Hitman is on a bit of a hiatus, at least in terms of a new game. But in an interview with Eurogamer though, chief creative officer and co-owner of IO Interactive Christian Elverdam and fellow co-owner Hakan Abrak have shared some new details on the upcoming Bond game, mostly to do with how they approached building an origin story, and pitching the story in the first place. "First of all, it's extremely awe-inspiring and literally just inspiring to work with the team at Eon , the people who are behind everything Bond," Elverdam said, going on to note how he's "used to defending Agent 47," in terms of how other people might want to adapt the Hitman series (the games have received more than one film adaptation, none of which being hugely well received). Read more Hitman is 'a little bit on hiatus' as IO Interactive focuses on James Bond and its new fantasy RPGMar 13, 2023 - PC GamerHitman has been around for more than 20 years now, during which time some entries have been markedly better than others. But it's arguable that the series truly hit its stride with the 2016 reboot, which culminated in a brilliantly good trilogy and eventually into an all-encompassing package called Hitman: World of Assassination. Unfortunately for fans, we now know there won't be any new adventures for Agent 47 for a good while to come... Read more.Hitman devs are making an "online fantasy RPG," yes, seriouslyFeb 28, 2023 - PCGamesNA brand new fantasy game from IO Interactive, the developer of the Hitman series, is on the way. It's currently unclear exactly what type of game IOI is making, but it will have both RPG and online elements, as confirmed alongside the game's first piece of concept art. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: How Hitman's Agent 47 became an iconic anti-hero Catch Hitman 3 dev's "new project reveal" right here Hitman and The Shadowrun Collection are free now on Epic A new Hitman 3 mission briefing video explains how Freelancer mode worksJan 12, 2023 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunThe long-awaited Freelancer mode for Hitman 3 goes live later this month, tasking the world’s blandest professional killer with taking down nefarious organisations one target at a time. To prepare for Freelancer’s launch on January 26th, devs IO Interactive have shared a new trailer that’s essentially just the mission briefing your Agent 47 will see when he begins his bloodthirsty roguelike quest. You can watch the mission briefing below, if you’re feeling suitably assassinatey. Read more Hitman 3 to become Hitman World of Assassination on January 26Jan 3, 2023 - VG247IO Interactive has announced a change is coming to Hitman 3. According to the developer, the Hitman series will be streamlined and henceforth be known as Hitman World of Assassination. The change will affect how both existing and new Hitman players access, experience, and purchase the Hitman trilogy. As of January 26, Hitman 3 will change to Hitman World of Assassination and include Hitman and Hitman 2 through the existing Access Pass system. Read more Hitman 3 goes fairy tale with November's Three Little Pigs escalation contractNov 3, 2022 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunGood ol’ Ian Hitman is still assassinating away in Hitman 3’s second year of extra stuff to do, and he’s getting ready to huff, puff, and blow some targets away on November 10th. IO Interactive shared their roadmap for what’s ahead this month in Hitman 3, with a new escalation contract that takes its inspiration from one of my kids’ favourite stories, the Three Little Pigs. You can catch up on what’s in store for Ian this month by watching the video below. Read more Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn is really glad Hollywood shot down his idea for a Hitman movieSep 7, 2022 - PC GamerJames Gunn has had a very solid run over the past decade, highlighted by the hit Guardians of the Galaxy movies, which he co-wrote and directed. Recently on Twitter he revealed that the first GotG was this close to not happening as it did, because Gunn wanted to do a Hitman movie instead... Read more.Great moments in PC gaming: Ghosting Sapienza in HitmanMay 8, 2022 - PC GamerGreat moments in PC gaming are bite-sized celebrations of some of our favorite gaming memories... Read more.Hitman 3 hits Steam and Game Pass today, also adds new mode and PC VRJan 20, 2022 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunIt's a big day for splendid sandbox stealth stabber Hitman 3, now entering its second year of content and support. The developers, Io Interactive are going hard out the gate by adding the new Elusive Target Arcade mode and bringing VR support to PC. It's also ending Epic exclusivity today, hitting not only Steam but Game Pass too, with the full trilogy coming to Microsoft's subscription service. Busy busy. Read more How Hitman's Agent 47 became an iconic anti-heroNov 12, 2021 - PCGamesNWhen we think of a stereotypical 'hitman', we imagine a taciturn thug with a cold heart. And indeed, this is how Hitman's Agent 47 was initially depicted: a clinical killer so precise in approach that he can't even afford to have a hair on his head. Yet, by the end of the rebooted trilogy, Agent 47 has become far more sympathetic. He exudes charm and coolness, and his targets are uncaring billionaires and diabolical scientists; he kills to bring down a nefarious shadow government. How did 47 become an iconic anti-hero? Since its release in 2000 with Hitman: Codename 47, the series established and strengthened a reputation for pioneering level design and increasingly convoluted assassinations for players to carry out. Likewise, 47 and the plots in which he is embroiled have matured, revealing a little more about his personality with each new entry and driving away from the unfeeling killer we meet in the first game. From the start, 47's targets have tended to be bad people - his debut sees him dispatching mobsters, drug traffickers, and gun runners - but he doesn't express any moral opinions one way or the other about their removal from the world. The presence of 47's creator, or 'father', Ort-Meyer is also much more keenly felt here than later in the series. Spoiler warning: this piece contains plot spoilers for pretty much every game in the series. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Catch Hitman 3 dev's "new project reveal" right here Hitman and The Shadowrun Collection are free now on Epic Hitman headlines November Humble Monthly Bundle - and it brings free levels for Hitman 2 GOG removes HITMAN after customer backlash over online featuresOct 10, 2021 - GamingOnLinuxRecently we wrote about the stealth assassination game HITMAN landing on GOG. Not specifically Linux news but interesting industry news to keep an eye on, due to the massive backlash it had and now GOG has removed it for sale. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2021/10/gog-removes-hitman-after-customer-backlash-over-online-features GOG says they 'shouldn't have released' Hitman on their store, removes itOct 9, 2021 - PC GamerGOG is the most reliably DRM-free store in PC Gaming, and has built its reputation on that concept for years now. Understandably, GOG diehards were pretty upset when Hitman released on the store a few weeks ago with its extensive always-online DRM features intact. ""This game is not DRM free in any meaningful sense," said one very on-the-nose review... Read more.Hitman pulled from sale on GOGOct 9, 2021 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunGOG have pulled Hitman from sale. The bald assassin joined the DRM-free digital shop in September, but was met with damning reviews. That's because, while theoretically DRM-free, Hitman relies on online connectivity for a lot of its features to work. In pulling the game offline, GOG apologised, saying that they "shouldn't have released it in its current form." Read more GOG pulls Hitman from its own store, admits it shouldn't have released it in its current formOct 9, 2021 - EurogamerGOG has pulled Hitman from its own store and admitted it shouldn't have released the game in its current form. In a post on its forum, GOG apologised to its customers, saying: "We've let you down." Hitman - Game of The Year Edition launched on GOG.com last month and immediately sparked a row about DRM. Read more GOG users aren't happy about Hitman's online requirementsSep 25, 2021 - PC GamerWhile the earlier Hitman games have been available on GOG for a while, IO Interactive's recent entries making up the World of Assassination trilogy were not. The first of them, Hitman – Game of the Year Edition, arrived on GOG this week and currently has a 70% discount, but was not received quite as well as Agent 47's other outings... Read more.Hitman is now on GOG, but getting slammed for its lack of offline featuresSep 25, 2021 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunGood news! Hitman: Game Of The Year Edition is now on GOG and 70% off. Bad news! The game requires an internet connection for so many singleplayer features that customers on the DRM-free digital store are real mad about it. Read more GOG says "we will not tolerate review bombing" after Hitman release sparks online DRM backlashSep 25, 2021 - EurogamerHitman - Game of The Year Edition launched on GOG.com this week - and immediately sparked a row about DRM. GOG is a storefront whose brand is built upon selling games "DRM free" - that is, they can be played offline. Hitman's GOG page, like that of so many games on the platform, highlights that it is DRM free. "No activation or online connection required to play," reads the prominent message. Read more You can play one of Hitman's best levels, Sapienza, free until July 4thJun 25, 2021 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunAssassination sandbox Hitman 3 has gone and made another of its levels available free for a limited time. As it did with the Dubai level back in March, the free Starter Pack version of Hitman 3 is currently giving players access to one of the best levels from the first game in the trilogy. You can murder your way through multiple Sapienza missions from today through July 4th if you own the starter pack or the full Hitman 3 game. Read more Agent 47 could be getting some luscious locks in the Hitman TV showMar 24, 2021 - PC Gamergent 47 is bald. It's just one of those facts that everybody knows and accepts. But what if everybody's favourite hairless assassin had beautiful tresses? Well, that could be a reality if the Hitman TV show ever sees the light of day, according to John Wick creator Derek Kolstad... Read more.Hitman 3 has already recouped its development costsJan 29, 2021 - Rock, Paper, ShotgunAssassination experts Io Interactive booted their latest murder man game out the door and are now proudly announcing that Hitman 3, despite some server issues in its first few days, has already recouped its development costs. Folks seem to have having a grand old time in Ian Hitman's latest adventure, which hopefully only spells good news for that James Bond game the studio is set to work on next. Read more
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