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Gamers will get to play the new Hitman: Absolution as soon as next week thanks to a digital spin-off available to those who pre-order the game. Called Hitman: Sniper Challenge, the digital bonus has been built from scratch by developer IO Interactive. The download gives sets players the challenge of …
Read More »Hitman: Absolution release date confirmed for November 20th
Retail is in for a busy November, with Square Enix confirming its Hitman: Absolution will arrive in the midst of the Q4 boom time for games. The latest game in the acclaimed series is due on November 20th. It is yet another game due on a Tuesday. Already this year …
Read More »Hitman targets Top 5 with surprise pre-order attack
Square Enix thinks its new Hitman: Absolution pre-order deal can help the game become one of 2012’s top five game releases Today the publisher unveiled Sniper Challenge, a download available from Tuesday to those who pre order the game, which launches on November 20th. The clever digital game trick is …
Read More »Retail points to September release for Hitman
Online retailers have listed a September release window for upcoming Square Enix game Hitman: Absolution. Zavvi says the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC game will arrive in the UK on September 17th, while ShopTo states a September 24th release date. A post on HotUKDeals also lists a September 17th street …
Read More »Bigpoint brings user-gen gaming to social space
Browser-based title Gameglobe to feature 'console level HD quality' and allow users to share their own worlds
Read More »Square Enix targets India with game development focus
Japanese publisher Square Enix has announced long term plans for India with a primary focus on game development on mobile and social platforms. The Final Fantasy, Hitman and Tomb Raider publisher will soon set up an office in India that will serve as a link between Indian game developers and …
Read More »Square Enix launches India game dev contest
Amateurs and industry professionals eligible to enter competition
Read More »Euro release date for Sleeping Dogs
Square Enix has announced a European release date of August 17th for gritty crime shooter Sleeping Dogs. Pre-order goodies for the game have also been announced. Those who commit to buying it will get two packs – the George St. Pierre Pack and the Police Protection Pack. These offers special …
Read More »Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition detailed
Square Enix has revealed the Hitman: Absolution Professional Edition SKU. Extra goodies include a hardcover art book featuring a foreword by the game’s director Tore Blystad, a behind-the-scenes making-of video and a limited edition clamshell box. It also includes some in-game extras – The Agency Jagd P22G pistol, the HX …
Read More »Square Enix teams with Bigpoint for new social title
Unannounced game 'to encourage user-generated content' and is set to be revealed 'within the next few weeks'
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