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Read More »Next-gen Hitman already in development?
A new Hitman title is currently in development for Xbox 360 and PS3, but it is now being rumoured that work on a brand new entry in the series for next-gen platforms is already underway. Publisher Square Enix yesterday announced the opening next year of a brand new development studio …
Read More »Io Interactive drops 35 staff
Danish developer Io Interactive has laid off 35 members of staff. The company behind Hitman, currently working on Kane & Lynch 2 Dog Days, employed around 200 people, according to local reports. Io, formerly owned by Eidos, was transfered to Square Enix ownership last year. The company released a statement, …
Read More »Mini Ninjas set for marketing assault
Eidos has unveiled plans for the promotional blitz backing upcoming kids title Mini Ninjas. The IO Interactive action adventure is due for release on September 11th, and has already been backed by a summer pre-awareness campaign, including 60-second cinema ads in front of family movies and dedicated TV sponsorship. This …
Read More »Hitman developer unveils Mini Ninjas
In a stark sign of the times Eidos-owned Danish developer Io Interactive, the studio behind ultra-violent assassination series Hitman, has unveiled it’s latest title – super-cute adventure outing Mini Ninjas. For the complete story, click here to head over to MCV’s sister site CasualGaming.biz.
Read More »More IO Interactive employees join Reto-Moto
Danish studio hires six new employees in pursuit of strategic growth
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