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IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios Reveal Year One Content Roadmap for 007 First Light; Surpasses 2.7 million copies sold in its first week
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have revealed the Year One content roadmap for 007 First Light, including new story missions, exotic locations, and regular Tactical Simulation updates. The game has sold over 2.7 million copies in its first week and is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PC, and will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in Summer 2026.
HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered announced
Saber Interactive has announced HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered, a new collection of the original three HITMAN games. The remastered trilogy is set for a 2027 release on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, featuring updated visuals while preserving the core gameplay mechanics and player freedom that defined the franchise.
HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
Saber Interactive and IO Interactive have announced HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered, a collection featuring remastered versions of HITMAN: Codename 47, HITMAN 2: Silent Assassin, and HITMAN: Contracts. The collection is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, and will include updated visuals, a photo mode, and an instant graphics toggle.
Welcome Back, 47: HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered Revealed – Coming 2027
Saber Interactive and IO Interactive have announced HITMAN Classic Trilogy Remastered, a collection of Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts, set to release on Xbox Series X|S in 2027. The remaster will feature updated high-resolution graphics and performance improvements, with the ability to switch to the original presentation at any time. A new Photo Mode will also be included.
Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered Announced, Includes All 3 Original Games With Improved Graphics
IO Interactive and Saber Interactive have announced the Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered, set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. This collection will feature remasters of Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts, with improved graphics, character models, and textures while retaining the original art direction. Players will also have the option to switch back to the original visuals and utilize a new Photo Mode.
007 First Light is getting new story content later this year
IO Interactive announced during Summer Game Fest that 007 First Light will receive new story content later this year. A new mission featuring the character Bawma was teased, though details remain scarce. The game was recently reviewed positively for its engrossing story and layered gameplay.
Naughty Dog legends announce Crossfire, a tactical third-person shooter that "combines cinematic storytelling with…
Naughty Dog veterans Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff have unveiled Crossfire, the debut project from their new studio That's No Moon Entertainment, developed with Smilegate. This single-player, third-person tactical shooter built on Unreal Engine 5 aims to reinvent the genre with an "Adaptive Cover" system, grounded stealth combat, and cinematic storytelling. Crossfire is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.
Crossfire was the most surprising game reveal I've attended in years
That's No Moon, a studio with talent from Naughty Dog, is developing a single-player, third-person tactical shooter titled Crossfire, backed by South Korean publisher Smilegate. Despite sharing a name with Smilegate's existing FPS, this new Crossfire focuses on a cinematic, story-driven experience with milsim elements like high lethality and manual reloading, featuring adaptive cover and a unique first-person reticle projection.
Crossfire is a new tactical, single-player action game from former Modern Warfare 2019 and Naughty Dog leads
Crossfire is a new single-player, third-person tactical action-adventure game from independent studio That's No Moon, founded by former Infinity Ward and Naughty Dog leads Taylor Kurosaki and Jacob Minkoff. The game features a narrative-driven experience with stealth and grounded action, utilizing an Adaptive Cover mechanic. It is set for release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with publishing handled by Smilegate on consoles and Team K1 on PC.
Blood Message gets new gameplay trailer at Summer Game Fest
NetEase Games revealed a new gameplay trailer for Blood Message, a cinematic single-player action-adventure set in 848 AD China. The game features a linear experience with melee combat, stealth, and survival elements, built on Unreal Engine 5. It is currently in development for PC and consoles.
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest 2026 — from Final Fantasy 7 Revelation to Resident Evil Code Veronica…
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a multitude of game announcements and trailers, including the reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, a remake of Resident Evil Code Veronica, and new titles like Stellar Blade Bloodrain and Alien Isolation 2. Several existing games also received updates or new content, such as Palworld 1.0 and a new season for Fortnite. The event also featured announcements for upcoming titles across various genres, with many slated for release in 2026 and 2027 on platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
What Lurks Below Deck? Steamboat Incident Sets Sail
Steamboat Incident, a new survival horror game from Mascot Bro Studio and Ratalaika Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £9.99. The game casts players as a victim on a steamboat hunted by a creature known as Will, focusing on exploration, stealth, and puzzle-solving.
Poll: Is 007 First Light a Game of the Year Contender?
007 First Light, developed by the creators of the modern Hitman games, has been released on PlayStation 5 and is being considered a Game of the Year contender for 2026. The game blends gunplay, close-quarters combat, stealth, and subterfuge with a linear action-adventure structure and an expansive storyline, drawing comparisons to Uncharted. The review highlights its quality, seamless integration of sandbox and linear moments, and cinematic presentation.
I'm glad PS5's Wolverine is a comic accurate deadly predator, and not just a mindless hack and slasher
Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine for PlayStation 5 will feature a blend of hyper-violence and stealth, allowing players to strategically execute enemies. The game aims to capture Wolverine's predatory nature with light stealth elements and brutal combat, differentiating it from a mindless hack-and-slash experience. The developers are focusing on a linear single-player structure, promising a tightly designed campaign.
Spyder: Agent 8, a retro-futuristic game with puzzles, stealth, and adventure, announced for Nintendo Switch
PQube and Sumo Digital have announced Spyder: Agent 8, a retro-futuristic spy adventure game for the Nintendo Switch, slated for release by the end of 2026. Players control Agent 8, a tiny robot spider superspy, tasked with thwarting the evil organization S.I.N. The game blends puzzle-solving, stealth mechanics, and adventure elements within a 1970s spy film aesthetic.
Retro-futuristic stealth adventure game Spyder: Agent 8 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Publisher PQube and developer Sumo Digital have announced Spyder: Agent 8, a retro-futuristic stealth adventure game. The title is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
007 First Light Review
IO Interactive's "007 First Light" offers a cinematic, guided experience that evolves their "Hitman" formula with a focus on action and stealth. The game introduces a new James Bond, portrayed by Patrick Gibson, and features strong performances from the supporting cast. Despite some serviceable driving sections and less engaging long-range gunfights, the game provides a roughly 15-hour single-player campaign with engaging melee combat and a robust post-launch "Tactical Simulations" mode.
007 First Light vs GoldenEye 007 – The Search For Bond’s Next Classic May Finally Be Over
This article compares the new James Bond game, 007 First Light, to the classic GoldenEye 007. While GoldenEye 007 set a standard for console shooters and multiplayer, 007 First Light is presented as a more complete Bond adventure, focusing on narrative, stealth, and character development. The author argues that First Light offers a more modern and immersive Bond experience, potentially setting a new benchmark for future games in the franchise.
007 First Light Review
007 First Light is a triumphant return for James Bond in gaming, offering a reimagined origin story by IO Interactive. The game features a compelling narrative, engaging third-person shooter and stealth gameplay with impressive improvisation combat, and strong character performances, though driving mechanics are a minor drawback. Despite the absence of multiplayer, it stands as one of 2026's best titles.
Splinter Cell designer Clint Hocking says "I don't think I could ever do better" than Chaos Theory, so he'll never return to the stealth series
Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory designer Clint Hocking stated he believes he made the best Splinter Cell game he could with Chaos Theory and has no desire to return to the series. He considers the 2005 title to be the definitive Splinter Cell experience and has moved on to other projects, including Far Cry 2 and Assassin's Creed Hexe, before leaving Ubisoft to found Build Machine Games.
