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Hitman: Absolution – Deus Ex DLC Trailer Released

IO Interactive presented a brand new trailer to promote the ‘Deus Ex Suit’ and ‘Deus Ex Zenith gun’ add-ons will allow Hitman Absolution players to dress Agent 47 in Adam Jensen’s iconic combat armor and use the Zenith handgun when competing in Contracts Mode. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Deus Ex DLC Trailer Released

Hitman: Absolution – First PC Update Released

Nixxes Software and Square Enix have released the first PC patch for Hitman: Absolution. According to its release notes, this patch enables DX10 owners to use the simplest version of the Depth Of Field effect, fixes various startup issues, and addresses all problems with the Sniper Challenge Unlocks not carrying over into Hitman: Absolution. This patch will be auto-downloaded next time you start the Steam client and you can view its complete changelog below. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – First PC Update Released

Hitman: Absolution – PC Performance Analysis

Ah, Hitman: Absolution. A Square Enix game that is ported to the PC by Nixxes. Awesome, right? After all, Nixxes was behind the PC version of Deus Ex: Human Revolution, a version that featured a lot of graphical options, a FOV slider, and took advantage of quad-cores. In all seriousness (and despite the fact that there was an annoying stuttering effect that was later fixed), Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a great PC port. Therefore, we were expecting Hitman: Absolution to blow us away. However, it did not. And did you know that the PC version suffers from console optimizations? Oh, you didn’t know that, right? Well keep reading to find out why Hitman: Absolution PC is not as good as DE: HR, Max Payne 3 or Sleeping Dogs. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – PC Performance Analysis

Hitman: Absolution gets its first interesting Contract Mission; Deus Ex Contract Mission Released

As we said a couple of days ago, the Contract mode of Hitman: Absolution could very well be its most exciting thing. And although we are pretty sure that you’re already aware of the official Deus Ex DLC, we are happy to inform you about a Deus Ex Contract mission (the first interesting Contract mission) that was released a couple of hours ago. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution gets its first interesting Contract Mission; Deus Ex Contract Mission Released

Hitman: Absolution Is Now Available

Square Enix and IO Interactive today announced that Hitman: Absolution is now available for PS3, X360 and PC. The game follows Agent 47, a cold-blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he once trusted — and now hunted by the police — he suddenly finds himself at the center of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution Is Now Available

Hitman: Absolution – Contracts Mode Available To All Owners For Free

Hitman: Absolution was bashed from various PC gaming portals/magazines (RockPaperShotgun and PCGamer are two of them). Seems, however, that Square Enix is trying its best to tempt everyone into actually getting this new Hitman game, by completely removing the online pass requirement for the game’s Contracts mode. This means that Contracts will be available to all owners of Hitman: Absolution for free. Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Contracts Mode Available To All Owners For Free

Hitman: Absolution – Launch Trailer

Square Enix has released the launch trailer of Hitman: Absolution. Hitman: Absolution promises to deliver a cinematic experience in a living breathing world, where player choice is paramount. According to its press release, players will be able to experience unique disguise gameplay, improvised weapons and a myriad ways to take out a target. The game is scheduled for release across North America, Europe and PAL territories on November 20th for PC, PS3 and X360. Enjoy! Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Launch Trailer

Hitman: Absolution – Introduction Series – Ultimate Assassin Trailer

IO Interactive released today the seventh part of the ‘Introducing’ video series, allowing us to meet ‘the Ultimate Assassin’. Hitman: Absolution is currently planned for a November 20th release on PC, X360 and PS3, and will be powered by the Glacier 2 technology, a new engine that promises to deliver with a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game design. The game will also use Shroud to create real-time dynamic interactive clothing and soft-body physics effects. Enjoy! Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Introduction Series – Ultimate Assassin Trailer

New Hitman: Absolution trailer showcases its living breathing world

IO Interactive presented yesterday “INTRODUCING: LIVING BREATHING WORLD,” the sixth gameplay trailer in the original INTRODUCING series. Regardless of what play style you adopt, you will enjoy a unique playthrough experience as you enjoy the rich variation in a living breathing world. A world filled with incredibly intelligent characters all displaying richly detailed synthetic life, where everyone you meet may well have a bigger part to play in Hitman: Absolution. Continue reading New Hitman: Absolution trailer showcases its living breathing world

Hitman: Absolution – Live-Action Short Film From Freddie Wong & RocketJump

Hitman: Absolution is almost upon us and Freddie Wong (and his RocketJump team) has decided to create a live action short film, based on IO Interactive’s upcoming third person shooter/stealth game. Starring Kevin Burke as 47, Joe Fidler as the director, as well as the Action Factory team on stunts, and Christie Stevens as the main actress. It looks cool, so give it a go. Hitman: Absolution is planned for a November 20th release on PC, X360 and PS3. Enjoy! Continue reading Hitman: Absolution – Live-Action Short Film From Freddie Wong & RocketJump