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Review Hitman: Episode 2 - Sapienza (Xbox One)
Time to kill...
The second episode of the Hitman (Xbox One) content sees the titular assassin leaving the bright lights of Paris and heading to the idyllic Amalfi coast in Italy. The peaceful town of Sapienza hides a dark secret, as a troubled genius has set up home in a mansion in the town, and is busily creating a devastating bio weapon in the en...
Enter an (episodic) world of assassination
Back in the day, the Hitman series brought a complex mix of costumes, stealth and planning to the murky world of the gun-for-hire assassin. As the the titular Hitman - Agent 47 - you were given a target, a selection of weaponry and left to your own devices to make the hit a reality. We still fondly remember...
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News Hitman Dev Hopes New James Bond Game Will Become A 'Big Trilogy'
Project 007 stars a "young Bond for gamers"
Hitman developer IO Interactive has been working on 'Project 007' for a long time now and in a new interview, company boss Hakan Abrak has already teased the potential future of this new assignment. The hopes are that it can become a "big trilogy" in the long run
News One Major Title Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late January 2024
Just one game is leaving at the end of the month
Our latest Xbox Game Pass roundup is here, which means we now know what's leaving the library at the end of the month too. Unusually, we have just one title departing the service in late January, although it's quite a big game all-told. Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 31st: Xbox Game...
News IO's Upcoming James Bond Game Reportedly 'A More Scripted Experience' Than Hitman
The studio describes it as "the ultimate spycraft fantasy"
Things have been a little quiet on the upcoming 007 game from Hitman team IO Interactive, but more details have surfaced after a new developer interview with EDGE Magazine (thanks, GamesRadar). The project is still s
News Hitman Dev Opens New UK Studio To Work On James Bond & Possible Xbox Exclusive
The team is working on a fantasy RPG
Veteran Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced the opening of a brand-new studio in Brighton, UK. The team says that it's now "bringing development of Project 007" to the region, along with work on its other titles such as the possible Xbox exclusive 'Project Fantasy'. The company is expecting all
News Hitman Developer Announces Fantasy RPG Once Reportedly Pitched To Xbox
Project Fantasy or Project Dragon?
Long time Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced a new fantasy RPG — aptly named 'Project Fantasy' for now — as the team ramps up its hiring process to get the game made. While this is being treated as a brand-new game announcement (albeit in a very early form), some are beginning to speculate that this...
News Hitman 1 & 2 Turning Free-To-Play For All Hitman 3 Owners Later This Month
Welcome to the world of assassination
Hitman 3 players are in for a real treat this January, especially if that happens to be the only recent Hitman title they own! Developer IO Interactive has announced that the team is streamlining the digital distribution of its popular stealth-assassination series, including making Hitman 1 and Hitman 2...
News Xbox Game Pass Leads To 'Higher Than Expected' Revenue For Hitman 3 Dev
The game hit the service back in January
Developer IO Interactive brought its latest Hitman title to Xbox Game Pass back in January, a full year after it initially launched on all major platforms. It's arguably been one of the biggest Game Pass launches of the year so far, and the importance of its addition also seems to be true for the developer...
News Hitman 3 March Roadmap Details Stacked Monthly Update
And it's all on Xbox Game Pass!
Developer IO Interactive continues to build on Hitman 3, after a content-packed year one. The game's second year of updates is getting off to a solid start, with new contracts, Elusive Target modes and more. Oh, and it's now all on Xbox Game Pass! The Hitman Trilogy arrived on Xbox Game Pass earlier this year,...
News Hitman 3 Crashing Issues On Xbox Are Being Investigated
"We're working hard on testing the resolution"
Hitman 3 was added to Xbox Game Pass last week, along with the first two games in the trilogy. The Game Pass launch coincided with Hitman 3's first Year 2 content drop, but that update seems to have caused issues for some players. Don't worry though, developer IO Interactive is on the case. The issue...
News Hitman 3's PCVR Support Is Leading To Some Hilarious Gameplay Footage
Accessible with PC Game Pass
As we reported yesterday, IO Interactive's sublime Hitman "World of Assassination" Trilogy has stealthed its way onto Game Pass, both on Xbox consoles and Microsoft's PC variant of the service. One of the most exciting aspects of this trilogy release is the new Hitman 3 Year 2 content, which has seen a bra
News Hitman Trilogy Lands On Xbox Game Pass With All-New Game Mode
Elusive Target Arcade heads up Year 2 content drop
Update: IO Interactive has confirmed that PC Game Pass subscribers will have access to the VR versions of all three Hitman games as of today. As noted on the Hitman 3's official support page; After the 3.100 patch on 20 January 2022, HITMAN 3 will support VR on all PC platforms that the game is...
News Hitman 3 Players Can Gain Access To An Extra Free Map For A Limited Time
Even Hitman 3 Free Starter Pack players can check it out
Can you believe Hitman 3 launched this year? It seems like an eternity ago, but yep, it definitely did. You may have completed everything the game has to offer, but don't worry, IO Interactive is dropping the Sapienza map free for all players between June 25 and July 4. Sapienza originally...
Rumour Hitman 3 Dev Working With Xbox On 'Fantastical' Dragon RPG
The mother of dragons
The rumour mill just keeps turning, as more potential partnerships and games from Xbox are said to be underway. The most recent one points to a collaboration between IO Interactive and Xbox on a dragon related game. Back in February, Jez Corden of Windows Central Gaming shared a GIF related to dragons, beginning the...
News IO Interactive's 007 Game Will Usher In An 'Original James Bond For The Gaming Industry'
"This felt really, really important for us"
When IO Interactive announced it was working on a James Bond game (simply titled Project 007, for now), we couldn't think of a better developer to be at the helm. After three incredible Hitman entries, it seems like it's in capable hands. What's even more reassuring is how the developers have promised this...
News IO Interactive Believes Its James Bond Game Could Mark The Start Of A New Trilogy
“You could easily imagine that a trilogy could come out of it”
After knocking it out of the park with the fantastic Hitman trilogy, it seems IO Interactive could have plans to replicate another iconic trilogy as it begins work on the upcoming James Bond title. In a translated interview with Danish outlet DR.dk, the studio director Hakan Abrak...
News Hitman 3 Hit With Server Issues As Players Unable to Transfer Hitman 2 Progress
Agent 47's latest outing may have to wait
Update: Some players are now reporting success with their Hitman 2 transfer, although work continues to "get everything running smooth". You can follow progress updates at the IO Interactive Twitter account. Original story: IO Interactive has confirmed it is actively looking into getting the progression...
Video Hitman 3 Launch Trailer Showcases Agent 47's Globetrotting Killstreak
Step into his shoes this Wednesday
Hitman 3 launches on January 20th, and this slick new launch trailer gives us a glimpse at the many locations Agent 47 will be visiting, as well as the numerous assassinations on key targets. From the neon soaked streets of China to the moody setting of Dartmoor, its an impressive set of locales. The...
News IO Interactive Reveals All The New Locations For Hitman 3
From Dartmoor to Dubai
Excited for the release of Hitman 3 next week? IO Interactive has now revealed the full list of locations coming to the final instalment of the trilogy when it arrives on Wednesday, January 20th. Don't worry, there are no spoilers, as there's only a small description for each area. Much like Hitman 1 & 2, the game will...
Video Hitman 3 Is Looking To Wrap Up The Reboot Trilogy In Style
Agent 47's conclusion looks to be a fantastic culmination
IO Interactive is gearing up to release the final entry in the Hitman trilogy with Hitman 3. All new locations, AI behavioural changes and updated visuals for the Xbox Series X|S await those looking to take the plunge. A bunch of previews have dropped today from various media outlets,...
News Hitman 3 Trailer Showcases New Rainy Chongqing Location
Along with a closer look at the Glacier engine
A new location for Hitman 3 has been revealed, as well as a detailed look at the game's Glacier engine. IO Interactive has dropped the first details for the new area, which is known as Chongqing. The neon soaked streets of Chongqing are beautifully orchestrated through the Glacier engine, which the...
News Hitman 3 Brings Its Globetrotting Adventure To Xbox Series X Next Year
The dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy
IO Interactive has announced that Hitman 3 is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in January 2021. The game serves as the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, and will "take players around the world on a globetrotting adventure to sprawling sandbox locations." In a new blog...
News Hitman Dev Hopes New James Bond Game Will Become A 'Big Trilogy'
Project 007 stars a "young Bond for gamers"
Hitman developer IO Interactive has been working on 'Project 007' for a long time now and in a new interview, company boss Hakan Abrak has already teased the potential future of this new assignment. The hopes are that it can become a "big trilogy" in the long run
News One Major Title Is Leaving Xbox Game Pass In Late January 2024
Just one game is leaving at the end of the month
Our latest Xbox Game Pass roundup is here, which means we now know what's leaving the library at the end of the month too. Unusually, we have just one title departing the service in late January, although it's quite a big game all-told. Here's what's leaving Xbox Game Pass on January 31st: Xbox Game...
News IO's Upcoming James Bond Game Reportedly 'A More Scripted Experience' Than Hitman
The studio describes it as "the ultimate spycraft fantasy"
Things have been a little quiet on the upcoming 007 game from Hitman team IO Interactive, but more details have surfaced after a new developer interview with EDGE Magazine (thanks, GamesRadar). The project is still s
News Hitman Dev Opens New UK Studio To Work On James Bond & Possible Xbox Exclusive
The team is working on a fantasy RPG
Veteran Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced the opening of a brand-new studio in Brighton, UK. The team says that it's now "bringing development of Project 007" to the region, along with work on its other titles such as the possible Xbox exclusive 'Project Fantasy'. The company is expecting all
News Hitman Developer Announces Fantasy RPG Once Reportedly Pitched To Xbox
Project Fantasy or Project Dragon?
Long time Hitman developer IO Interactive has announced a new fantasy RPG — aptly named 'Project Fantasy' for now — as the team ramps up its hiring process to get the game made. While this is being treated as a brand-new game announcement (albeit in a very early form), some are beginning to speculate that this...
News Hitman 1 & 2 Turning Free-To-Play For All Hitman 3 Owners Later This Month
Welcome to the world of assassination
Hitman 3 players are in for a real treat this January, especially if that happens to be the only recent Hitman title they own! Developer IO Interactive has announced that the team is streamlining the digital distribution of its popular stealth-assassination series, including making Hitman 1 and Hitman 2...
News Xbox Game Pass Leads To 'Higher Than Expected' Revenue For Hitman 3 Dev
The game hit the service back in January
Developer IO Interactive brought its latest Hitman title to Xbox Game Pass back in January, a full year after it initially launched on all major platforms. It's arguably been one of the biggest Game Pass launches of the year so far, and the importance of its addition also seems to be true for the developer...
News Hitman 3 March Roadmap Details Stacked Monthly Update
And it's all on Xbox Game Pass!
Developer IO Interactive continues to build on Hitman 3, after a content-packed year one. The game's second year of updates is getting off to a solid start, with new contracts, Elusive Target modes and more. Oh, and it's now all on Xbox Game Pass! The Hitman Trilogy arrived on Xbox Game Pass earlier this year,...
News Hitman 3 Crashing Issues On Xbox Are Being Investigated
"We're working hard on testing the resolution"
Hitman 3 was added to Xbox Game Pass last week, along with the first two games in the trilogy. The Game Pass launch coincided with Hitman 3's first Year 2 content drop, but that update seems to have caused issues for some players. Don't worry though, developer IO Interactive is on the case. The issue...
News Hitman 3's PCVR Support Is Leading To Some Hilarious Gameplay Footage
Accessible with PC Game Pass
As we reported yesterday, IO Interactive's sublime Hitman "World of Assassination" Trilogy has stealthed its way onto Game Pass, both on Xbox consoles and Microsoft's PC variant of the service. One of the most exciting aspects of this trilogy release is the new Hitman 3 Year 2 content, which has seen a bra
News Hitman Trilogy Lands On Xbox Game Pass With All-New Game Mode
Elusive Target Arcade heads up Year 2 content drop
Update: IO Interactive has confirmed that PC Game Pass subscribers will have access to the VR versions of all three Hitman games as of today. As noted on the Hitman 3's official support page; After the 3.100 patch on 20 January 2022, HITMAN 3 will support VR on all PC platforms that the game is...
News Hitman 3 Players Can Gain Access To An Extra Free Map For A Limited Time
Even Hitman 3 Free Starter Pack players can check it out
Can you believe Hitman 3 launched this year? It seems like an eternity ago, but yep, it definitely did. You may have completed everything the game has to offer, but don't worry, IO Interactive is dropping the Sapienza map free for all players between June 25 and July 4. Sapienza originally...
Rumour Hitman 3 Dev Working With Xbox On 'Fantastical' Dragon RPG
The mother of dragons
The rumour mill just keeps turning, as more potential partnerships and games from Xbox are said to be underway. The most recent one points to a collaboration between IO Interactive and Xbox on a dragon related game. Back in February, Jez Corden of Windows Central Gaming shared a GIF related to dragons, beginning the...
News IO Interactive's 007 Game Will Usher In An 'Original James Bond For The Gaming Industry'
"This felt really, really important for us"
When IO Interactive announced it was working on a James Bond game (simply titled Project 007, for now), we couldn't think of a better developer to be at the helm. After three incredible Hitman entries, it seems like it's in capable hands. What's even more reassuring is how the developers have promised this...
News IO Interactive Believes Its James Bond Game Could Mark The Start Of A New Trilogy
“You could easily imagine that a trilogy could come out of it”
After knocking it out of the park with the fantastic Hitman trilogy, it seems IO Interactive could have plans to replicate another iconic trilogy as it begins work on the upcoming James Bond title. In a translated interview with Danish outlet DR.dk, the studio director Hakan Abrak...
News Hitman 3 Hit With Server Issues As Players Unable to Transfer Hitman 2 Progress
Agent 47's latest outing may have to wait
Update: Some players are now reporting success with their Hitman 2 transfer, although work continues to "get everything running smooth". You can follow progress updates at the IO Interactive Twitter account. Original story: IO Interactive has confirmed it is actively looking into getting the progression...
Video Hitman 3 Launch Trailer Showcases Agent 47's Globetrotting Killstreak
Step into his shoes this Wednesday
Hitman 3 launches on January 20th, and this slick new launch trailer gives us a glimpse at the many locations Agent 47 will be visiting, as well as the numerous assassinations on key targets. From the neon soaked streets of China to the moody setting of Dartmoor, its an impressive set of locales. The...
News IO Interactive Reveals All The New Locations For Hitman 3
From Dartmoor to Dubai
Excited for the release of Hitman 3 next week? IO Interactive has now revealed the full list of locations coming to the final instalment of the trilogy when it arrives on Wednesday, January 20th. Don't worry, there are no spoilers, as there's only a small description for each area. Much like Hitman 1 & 2, the game will...
Video Hitman 3 Is Looking To Wrap Up The Reboot Trilogy In Style
Agent 47's conclusion looks to be a fantastic culmination
IO Interactive is gearing up to release the final entry in the Hitman trilogy with Hitman 3. All new locations, AI behavioural changes and updated visuals for the Xbox Series X|S await those looking to take the plunge. A bunch of previews have dropped today from various media outlets,...
News Hitman 3 Trailer Showcases New Rainy Chongqing Location
Along with a closer look at the Glacier engine
A new location for Hitman 3 has been revealed, as well as a detailed look at the game's Glacier engine. IO Interactive has dropped the first details for the new area, which is known as Chongqing. The neon soaked streets of Chongqing are beautifully orchestrated through the Glacier engine, which the...
News Hitman 3 Brings Its Globetrotting Adventure To Xbox Series X Next Year
The dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy
IO Interactive has announced that Hitman 3 is coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X in January 2021. The game serves as the conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, and will "take players around the world on a globetrotting adventure to sprawling sandbox locations." In a new blog...