Hitman: Absolution News

More Hitman on the way as Deus Ex developer plans to add hundreds of new jobs, second Quebec-based studio; third "AAA" title confirmed.

Keith Carradine, Marsha Thomason among dozen actors enlisted for Square Enix's stealth actioner; Avatar performance capture studio on-board; new game and movie due next year.

Square Enix launches teaser trailer for next installment in stealth action series; Io Interactive developing.

Japanese publisher's UK arm files European application to lock down rights for title--is it the name of Hitman 5?

[UPDATE] Industry veteran George Broussard claims Io Interactive has suffered staff reductions; Square Enix confirms.

Actor's online resume indicates Rocksteady Studios may have taken over development of new installment in IO's hired assassin franchise.

Japanese pub consolidates operations in Europe and NA, confirming some headcount reduction; British company's name will live on through dev studios.

20th Century Fox hires writer of Kane and Lynch adaptation to handle Agent 47's second silver screen assignment, next game hinted at.

RPG-heavy Japanese company completes its acquisition of UK publisher; sales breakdowns also reveal Dragon Quest sells 47M, Tomb Raider 30M.

Publisher lays out timeline for completion of Square Enix acquisition, expects to be wholly owned by Japanese RPG maker as of April 22.

Warner Bros. increases stake in ailing publisher to 20 percent, enters NA distribution agreement following substantial placing and open offer.

Denmark-based studio that begat IO Interactive reforms to focus on "innovative online entertainment software."

CEO says "SCi is in need of immediate change" as company sheds 25 percent of headcount, drops more than a dozen in-development projects.

Sunday Times says investors want the Eidos parent company's founder/CEO and other upper management to step down.

Eidos-inspired action film sees decent US debut after coming under heavy fire from critics.

Twitch reports that Live Free or Die Hard editor has been brought on board to tone down game-based movie; Fox says he's just consulting.

Eidos parent SCi touts sequels during downbeat earnings report, says PS3 price cut needed.