Former Eidos Montreal exec describes Square Enix takeover as ‘train wreck in slow motion’

According to an insider, the relationship between Eidos and Square Enix was rocky from the start. Earlier this year, the industry was stunned to learn that Embracer Group bought AAA studios as well as the Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Thief IPs from Square Enix. Less shocking than the sale itself was the bargain basement … Read more

Project 007: Makers of Hitman developing next James Bond video game

IO Interactive is developing a new James Bond video game. Its codename is Project 007. “Project 007 (working title) is a brand new James Bond video game with a wholly original story,” the company tweeted this morning. “Earn your 00 status in the very first James Bond origin story.” IO Interactive is of course the … Read more

Hitman 3 confirmed for Xbox One, Xbox Series X

First shown during Sony’s PS5 reveal event, IO Interactive has confirmed that Hitman 3 is also coming to Xbox One and Xbox Series X. In a blog post, Travis Barbour – the Communications Manager at IO Interactive – made the announcement. He added that this game will conclude the series’ latest trilogy. IO rebooted the long-running … Read more

Hitman Absolution is free on GOG

The stealth-action game Hitman: Absolution is free for a limited time on GOG. It coincides with that site’s Summer Sale. The game was first released back in 2012 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. It’s the fifth entry in the Hitman series. Critics gave the PC version mostly positive reviews. It averages a 79 out … Read more

Hitman: The Complete First Season Review

How does one go about committing the perfect crime, especially without getting caught or even raising suspicion? This question is all I can consider as I walk calmly toward the scene of my first assassination mission in Hitman – a massive fashion show, hosted at an exquisite Parisian mansion filled with socialites and the “one … Read more