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Mega Man and Proto Man Now Available in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds
Mega Man and Proto Man, along with the Rush Roadstar Vehicle, are now playable characters in SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds. The Mega Man Pack includes a new Wily Castle Course and six emotes per character, with music tracks also featured. The pack is available for $5.99 or free for Digital Deluxe Edition owners. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
HITMAN World of Assassination Bruce Lee Mission and Free Demo Return
IO Interactive is making the Infiltrator mission starring Bruce Lee available again in HITMAN World of Assassination. A free demo of this mission is being offered, allowing players to experience the content featuring the legendary martial artist.
HITMAN World of Assassination Bruce Lee Elusive Target Mission Returns Through April 26
IO Interactive has brought back the Elusive Target Mission "The Infiltrator" featuring Bruce Lee in HITMAN World of Assassination. Players can take on the role of Agent Lee to infiltrate the Concord Union criminal syndicate in Hong Kong. The mission is available until April 26 and offers the Tracksuit Duck as a reward.
The best non-Hitman game from Hitman's devs wouldn't have happened if it didn't blow EA execs' minds and 'low expectations' with a hocus-pocus demo powered mostly by dreams
IO Interactive, known for the Hitman series, developed Freedom Fighters, a squad-based third-person shooter. The game's development was initially challenging, with a demo impressing Electronic Arts executives and securing the project's green light. Freedom Fighters is considered by some to be IO Interactive's best non-Hitman title.
HITMAN World of Assassination: The Infiltrator Featuring Kung-Fu and Hollywood Legend Bruce Lee Strikes Again
The Elusive Target mission 'The Infiltrator,' starring Bruce Lee, has returned to HITMAN World of Assassination and is available for free until April 26, 2026. Players can also purchase the Bruce Lee Pack for permanent access to the mission and exclusive cosmetic items. The mission tasks players with infiltrating a criminal syndicate in Hong Kong disguised as a martial arts tournament.
Build A Rocket Boy France is Reportedly Facing Judicial Liquidation
Build A Rocket Boy's French division is reportedly facing judicial liquidation, according to French publication Origami. This follows the end of its publishing collaboration with IO Interactive and adds to a string of bad news for the studio founded by former Rockstar Games executive Leslie Benzies. Around 50 developers may be affected by potential job losses.
Hitman World of Assassination – Lilith Devereux in The Harbinger Review | Invision Game Community
The Patient Zero Requiem Pack for Hitman World of Assassination successfully integrates Milla Jovovich as Lilith Devereux, adding unexpected emotional depth to the assassination sandbox. This DLC provides permanent access to The Harbinger mission and related content, enhancing replayability without compromising the core Hitman gameplay mechanics.
IO Interactive Officially Ends MindsEye Publishing Collaboration
IO Interactive has ended its publishing collaboration with Build a Rocket Boy for the game MindsEye, with Build a Rocket Boy now handling all publishing responsibilities. This separation means a planned Hitman crossover event within MindsEye will no longer occur. MindsEye launched on June 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, but received poor critical and player reception.
IOI Partners no longer wants anything to do with MindsEye
IOI Partners has ended its publishing agreement with Build A Rocket Boy (BARB) for the game MindsEye, transferring all publishing responsibilities back to BARB. This separation means a planned Hitman crossover event within MindsEye will no longer occur. The news follows recent widespread layoffs at BARB and allegations of mismanagement and crunch.
IO Interactive splits with MindsEye developer and ends Hitman collab
IO Interactive Partners has ended its publishing collaboration with Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) for the game MindsEye. This separation cancels a planned crossover event between MindsEye and the Hitman franchise. The decision follows criticism of MindsEye's launch and accusations of mismanagement against BARB's leadership.
Nvidia CEO says critics are "completely wrong" about DLSS 5 technology
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has dismissed criticism of the company's new DLSS 5 AI upscaling technology, stating that critics are "completely wrong" and that the feature does not diminish artistic control. Huang explained that DLSS 5 uses generative AI at the geometry level, which is directly controlled by game developers. The article also touches on IO Interactive's publishing division ending its agreement with Build a Rocket Boy for the game MindsEye.
IO Interactive ends MindsEye publishing agreement with Build a Rocket Boy
IO Interactive's publishing division, IOI Partners, has ended its publishing agreement with Build a Rocket Boy for the game MindsEye. Build a Rocket Boy will now handle all publishing responsibilities to ensure continuity for the community and partners. The planned collaboration between Hitman and MindsEye will not proceed, though IO Interactive plans to work with Build a Rocket Boy on future projects.
IOI Ends MindsEye Publishing Deal With Build A Rocket Boy, Hitman Crossover Cancelled
IO Interactive has ended its publishing deal with Build A Rocket Boy for the game MindsEye, with Build A Rocket Boy now assuming publishing duties. This separation also leads to the cancellation of a planned Hitman crossover mission. The article notes recent layoffs at Build A Rocket Boy and expresses skepticism about the studio's future, despite an ambitious ten-year plan.
IO Interactive Washes Its Hands of MindsEye After Disastrous PS5 Launch
IO Interactive has ended its publishing relationship with Build a Rocket Boy, transferring all publishing rights for the game MindsEye back to the developer as of March 16, 2026. The planned Hitman/MindsEye crossover mission has also been cancelled. Build a Rocket Boy has recently undergone layoffs, and its CEO has suggested the game's launch was targeted.
Hitman's planned crossover with MindsEye is cancelled as the publishing deal with IO Interactive is officially over
Build a Rocket Boy has announced the end of its publishing deal with IO Interactive, resulting in the cancellation of a planned Hitman crossover mission. The developer confirmed that its game, MindsEye, will still receive planned expansions and a multiplayer mode.
MindsEye developers Build a Rocket Boy and IO Interactive announce their publishing divorce, won't stay together for the Hitman crossover
Build A Rocket Boy and IO Interactive have announced the end of their publishing partnership for the game MindsEye. Build A Rocket Boy will now self-publish, and a planned crossover mission between MindsEye and Hitman has been canceled. The article also details past controversies surrounding Build A Rocket Boy, including layoffs and accusations of corporate sabotage.
IOI Partners and Build A Rocket Boy Announce Transition of MindsEye Publishing Rights
IOI Partners and Build A Rocket Boy have announced that Build A Rocket Boy will assume sole publishing responsibilities for the game MindsEye, effective March 16, 2026. This transition means a previously announced Hitman crossover event within MindsEye will no longer be released. Both companies are coordinating for a seamless handover.
IO Interactive ends MindsEye publishing collaboration
IO Interactive has announced the end of its publishing collaboration with developer Build A Rocket. The specific reasons for the collaboration's conclusion were not disclosed.
The Hitman TV series everyone had forgotten about is "dead in the water", says John Wick creator Derek Kolstad
Derek Kolstad, the creator of the John Wick film series, has confirmed that a planned live-action Hitman television series is "dead in the water." The project, which was announced in 2017 and intended for production by Fox 21 and Hulu, will not be moving forward despite Kolstad's enthusiasm for the Hitman game and its protagonist.
Hitman Crossover Mission Canceled For One Of 2025's Biggest Gaming Flops
IO Interactive has canceled the planned Hitman crossover mission in the game MindsEye, ending its publishing deal with developer Build A Rocket Boy due to numerous controversies and the game's poor reception. Build A Rocket Boy will now self-publish MindsEye, with IO Interactive focusing on its own internal projects. The decision follows reports of layoffs and controversy surrounding Build A Rocket Boy's founder, Leslie Benzies.
