IO Interactive lays off half of team, studio shifting to Hitman-only focus
Hitman: Absolution studio IO Interactive has suffered layoffs to nearly half of its staff, as Square Enix has decided to switch the studio to focus purely on Hitman titles.
READ MORE >Hitman: Sniper Challenge now free-to-play on PC
Hitman: Sniper Challenge and Gyromancer have been added to Square Enix's free-to-play Core Online service, the company announced today.
READ MORE >"Oh, wow. I should've read the news to the end before posting. What. The. Fuck. oO"
see all 5 commentsHitman: Absolution companion app now available
Hitman: Absolution has its own companion app now, called Hitman: ICA. It lets you buy and upgrade weapons, queue up contracts, and get in-game hints from your mobile device.
READ MORE >"Cool, I bought the game for the spring sale on XBL so maybe I'll give it a shot. Does seem odd ..."
see all 5 commentsHitman getting another movie, Paul Walker to star
The Hitman series is getting a new film adaptation, starring Paul Walker in the lead role. It will be called "Agent 47."
READ MORE >"Patrick Stewart. He's bald and has a British accent. I'm going out on a limb on him wearing a ..."
see all 23 commentsHitman HD: Trilogy CE to be same price as standard edition
If you've finished Hitman: Absolution and have that itch to go back and play the games leading up to the latest assassination vehicle for the arcoded bald 47, then Square Enix has upped the ante on the already announced Hitman HD: Trilogy. The Collector's Edition will be the...
READ MORE >Hitman Trilogy HD outed by achievements, retail
A retail listing and sets of achievements/trophies have outed a possible release date and price for the Hitman Trilogy HD, which compiles Silent Assassin, Contracts, and Blood Money.
READ MORE >"I'll definitely play this as I never got around to Contracts. While the new one isn't bad, I ..."
see all 12 commentsNext Hitman will have Square Enix Montreal's own spin
Hitman creator IO Interactive is moving onto something new after Hitman: Absolution, with the series continuing at Square Enix's new Montreal studio. But how will this crazy arrangement work, and who will shape the future of Hitman? IO has answered a few questions.
READ MORE >"This wasn't a terrible game by any account, but it lacked the luster of freedom in the missions ..."
see all 25 commentsHitman: Absolution ditches single-use codes for Contracts mode
Hitman: Absolution's Contracts mode was supposed to be locked off behind a single-use code included with new copies, but no longer. All and sundry will be able to challenge their chums, no code required, to match their feats of killing men in a way of their choosing.
READ MORE >Hitman: Absolution review: beautiful contracts
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Hitman: Absolution is nearly everything I want from a video game. It's beautiful, big, and an absolute blast to play. IO Interactive has crafted a game filled with so many interesting sandboxes to play in, that it's hard not to come back over and over again.
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see all 56 commentsHitman: Absolution trailer prepares for launch
Square Enix and IO Interactive released the launch trailer for Hitman: Absolution, due out next Tuesday.
READ MORE >"I'm quite excited for this game! I've been yearning for a new Hitman game the moment I finished ..."
see all 7 commentsHitman: Absolution trailer shows what 47 was born to do
For someone who is supposed to stay unseen, Codename 47 is being spotted quite a bit lately in new trailers pushing the upcoming release of Hitman: Absolution. The latest trailer asks if you have the instincts for his job.
READ MORE >"Is anyone else over all these assassin type games? There's just so many of them. "
see all 7 commentsHitman Absolution trailer turns 'living, breathing' to 'dead, quiet'
Hitman: Absolution will be out in less than three weeks, and Square Enix has released a new trailer showing off the "living, breathing world" of the game. Well, there are parts that aren't living and breathing so much after 47 has his way with them.
READ MORE >"When I saw Hitman moving to the dance beat and playing a synth with two dancing guards at 2:12, ..."
see all 7 commentsHitman: Absolution trailer is morally ambiguous
A new Hitman: Absolution trailer touches (briefly) on the question of justified murder, interspersed with lots and lots of it.
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see all 3 commentsHitman: Absolution trailer gets all gussied up
Agent 47 has always been a budding fashionista, with his classic sharp suits and an impressive array of costumes covering every fancy dress party conceivable. His wardrobe will explain again in Hitman: Absolution, a new trailer shows, with disguises from judge and cop to luc...
READ MORE >"Hehe, gotta love the chicken suit. And I love the walking out the front door... it oozes The ..."
see all 9 commentsHitman: Absolution preview: taking a Contract
A hands-on preview of Hitman: Absolution's newly announced Contracts mode, with some insight from game director Tore Blystad.
READ MORE >"Awesome, good info, I can not wait for this game have it pre ordered already, will be the best ..."
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"That's unfortunate :( It makes me sad to see Square blaming them and the Tomb Raider teams for ..."
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