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enThu, 12 Jan 2023 16:24:49 +0000A new Hitman 3 mission briefing video explains how Freelancer mode workshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/a-new-hitman-3-mission-briefing-video-explains-how-freelancer-mode-worksCJ WheelerThu, 12 Jan 2023 16:24:49 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/a-new-hitman-3-mission-briefing-video-explains-how-freelancer-mode-worksRoguelikeSandboxStealthHitman 2Hitman 3IO InteractiveBlockbusterHitmanStory RichSimulation

The long-awaited Freelancer mode for Hitman 3 goes live later this month, tasking the world’s blandest professional killer with taking down nefarious organisations one target at a time. To prepare for Freelancer’s launch on January 26th, devs IO Interactive have shared a new trailer that’s essentially just the mission briefing your Agent 47 will see when he begins his bloodthirsty roguelike quest. You can watch the mission briefing below, if you’re feeling suitably assassinatey.

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Hitman 3 to become World Of Assassination, will include entire trilogy of missionshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-to-become-world-of-assassination-will-include-entire-trilogy-of-missionsGraham SmithTue, 03 Jan 2023 21:18:23 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-to-become-world-of-assassination-will-include-entire-trilogy-of-missionsSandboxStealthHitman 2Hitman 3Action AdventureIO InteractiveBlockbusterShooterHitman

Hitman 3 will be renamed Hitman World Of Assassination, and Hitman 1 and 2 will be delisted from sale. These changes are Io Interactive's solution to the currently messy process of buying Hitman games or working out what you already own. From January 26th, when these changes take effect, there will be just two Hitman packages for sale. This might mean that you're getting some existing content for free, and it will mean that future DLC purchases should cost less.

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Hitman 3 goes fairy tale with November's Three Little Pigs escalation contracthttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-goes-fairy-tale-with-novembers-three-little-pigs-escalation-contractCJ WheelerThu, 03 Nov 2022 11:25:48 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-goes-fairy-tale-with-novembers-three-little-pigs-escalation-contractSandboxStealthHitman 3Hitman 2IO InteractiveHitmanStory Rich

Good ol’ Ian Hitman is still assassinating away in Hitman 3’s second year of extra stuff to do, and he’s getting ready to huff, puff, and blow some targets away on November 10th. IO Interactive shared their roadmap for what’s ahead this month in Hitman 3, with a new escalation contract that takes its inspiration from one of my kids’ favourite stories, the Three Little Pigs. You can catch up on what’s in store for Ian this month by watching the video below.

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Hitman 3’s roguelike Freelancer mode delayed into 2023https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3s-roguelike-freelancer-mode-delayed-into-2023CJ WheelerWed, 05 Oct 2022 10:15:38 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3s-roguelike-freelancer-mode-delayed-into-2023RoguelikeStealthHitman 3Hitman 2IO InteractiveHitmanSimulation

Agent 47 is still going freelance, but not this year. IO Interactive have pushed Hitman 3’s planned free Freelancer mode back again, this time to January 26th. The delay was announced along with the reveal of a closed technical test for Freelancer starting early next month. And here I was, thinking that Ian Hitman never missed a target.

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We almost got a Hitman movie directed by James Gunnhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-almost-got-a-hitman-movie-directed-by-james-gunnCJ WheelerWed, 07 Sep 2022 15:48:48 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-almost-got-a-hitman-movie-directed-by-james-gunnFilm & TelevisionHitman 3Hitman 2IO InteractiveHitman

The Hitman games are often good and usually fun, it’s fair to say, particularly the recent World Of Assassination trilogy. Ian Hitman’s turn in the two films released about his adventures has been rougher to recommend, though. That’s why it’s simultaneously disappointing and awesome to learn that Guardians Of The Galaxy, The Suicide Squad and – shudder – Slither director James Gunn narrowly missed his target when he pitched a Hitman movie.

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Hitman 3 hits Steam and Game Pass today, also adds new mode and PC VRhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-hits-steam-and-game-pass-today-also-adds-new-mode-and-pc-vrAlice O'ConnorThu, 20 Jan 2022 13:13:48 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-hits-steam-and-game-pass-today-also-adds-new-mode-and-pc-vrStealthGame PassHitman 3Hitman 2IO InteractiveHitman

It's a big day for splendid sandbox stealth stabber Hitman 3, now entering its second year of content and support. The developers, Io Interactive are going hard out the gate by adding the new Elusive Target Arcade mode and bringing VR support to PC. It's also ending Epic exclusivity today, hitting not only Steam but Game Pass too, with the full trilogy coming to Microsoft's subscription service. Busy busy.

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The 9 best bugs in PC gameshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-9-best-bugs-in-pc-gamesBrendan CaldwellFri, 23 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-9-best-bugs-in-pc-gamesRed Dead Redemption 2Hitman 2Microsoft Flight SimulatorQuakeAssassin's Creed UnityFeatureHalf-Life 2Halo: The Master Chief CollectionThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimOne Off The List

The Oxford English dictionary describes a bug as: "a sort of computer oops". It is the result of errant coding, mismatched texture, wonky physics or (sometimes) a briefcase. Developers must fight bugs day and night to safeguard the digital realms we call our playgrounds. Sometimes they lose that battle and a bug comes stomping ravenously into our game, ready to upset us. But sometimes that bug is not an annoyance or a game-breaker, but instead the funniest thing to ever happen. Here are 9 of the best bugs in PC gaming.

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Every level from Hitman 1, 2 and 3 rankedhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/every-map-from-hitman-1-2-and-3-rankedMatthew CastleFri, 29 Jan 2021 16:59:34 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/every-map-from-hitman-1-2-and-3-rankedHitman 3Hitman 2IO InteractiveFeatureHitman

At last! A ranking of all 21 Hitman levels from the World of Assassination trilogy. Did you ask for it? No. Did the editors ask for it? Also, no. But what’s more Hitman than waiting for a loud distraction - the recent redesign of RPS - and using the confusion to slip you something unexpected. Of course, I hope this list doesn’t prove to be an emetic. That’s what Graham likes to call a website ‘no no’.

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Hitman 3 has already recouped its development costshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-recoups-development-costs-in-under-one-weekLauren MortonFri, 29 Jan 2021 16:57:43 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-recoups-development-costs-in-under-one-weekHitman 3HitmanIO InteractiveHitman 2

Assassination experts Io Interactive booted their latest murder man game out the door and are now proudly announcing that Hitman 3, despite some server issues in its first few days, has already recouped its development costs. Folks seem to have having a grand old time in Ian Hitman's latest adventure, which hopefully only spells good news for that James Bond game the studio is set to work on next.

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Hitman 3's progress migration site is down but Io Interactive are working on ithttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3s-progress-migration-site-is-down-but-io-interactive-are-working-on-itLauren MortonWed, 20 Jan 2021 16:51:34 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3s-progress-migration-site-is-down-but-io-interactive-are-working-on-itStealthHitman 3Hitman 2IO InteractiveHitman

Launch day log in issues aren't a thing I'd expect to hear about surrounding a single player stealth romp but hey, it's 2021. There are no rules. Hitman 3 is out today and it seems that the website meant to import your prior hitmaning progress into the newest murder fest is having a bit of a struggle. That wouldn't be so bad, except waiting to make that import is effectively keeping players from starting in on Hitman 3. Io Interactive say they're on the case.

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Hitman 3 is out nowhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-is-out-nowAlice O'ConnorWed, 20 Jan 2021 13:22:31 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-is-out-nowStealthHitman 3Hitman 2IO InteractiveHitman

Ian Hitman's current trilogy of sandbox stealth-o-murder games wraps up today with Hitman 3, which launched just a few minutes ago. As he fights a vast conspiracy, he'll do murders in new levels everywhere from England to Dubai, and get into a few of his trademark daft situations. One mission is just a murder mystery potentially starring Ian, an actual murderer, as the detective. Unfortunately, the promised ability for owners of the previous two games to connect and play them inside 3 is delayed.

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IO Interactive says PC players won't need to rebuy Hitman 2 to play its levels in Hitman 3 after allhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/io-interactive-says-pc-players-wont-need-to-rebuy-hitman-2-to-play-its-levels-in-hitman-3-after-allImogen BeckhellingMon, 18 Jan 2021 13:06:10 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/io-interactive-says-pc-players-wont-need-to-rebuy-hitman-2-to-play-its-levels-in-hitman-3-after-allHitman 2Hitman 3IO InteractiveEpic Games StoreBlockbusterHitman

Last week, IO Interactive said players would need to own Hitman 2 on the Epic Games Store if they wanted to import its levels to Hitman 3. That was pretty rubbish - for owners of the game on Steam, it meant you either couldn't have those levels, or you'd need to buy it again. Thankfully, IO are looking for a solution, and guarantee players won't need to rebuy the game after all.

"We are continuing to work with our partners to allow PC players who own Hitman 1 or Hitman 2 to import locations from those games at no additional cost," they said on Sunday.

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Despite advertising otherwise, players need to re-buy Hitman 2 to import its levels to Hitman 3https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/despite-advertising-otherwise-players-need-to-re-buy-hitman-2-to-import-its-levels-to-hitman-3Graham SmithSat, 16 Jan 2021 14:43:56 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/despite-advertising-otherwise-players-need-to-re-buy-hitman-2-to-import-its-levels-to-hitman-3StealthHitman 2Hitman 3Action AdventureIO InteractiveEpic GamesEpic Games StoreHitman

Hitman 3 will no longer offer the ability to import levels from Hitman 2 when it launches later this month, unless players re-purchase Hitman 2 on the Epic Games Store first. Near the bottom of a long and complicated pre-launch guide, developers IO Interactive said the change in plans was "due to various circumstances out of our control." Hitman 1 and 2 were both released on Steam, while Hitman 3 is launching as an Epic Games Store exclusive.

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Have You Played... Hitman 2?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/have-you-played-hitman-2Colm AhernTue, 05 Jan 2021 07:30:35 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/have-you-played-hitman-2StealthHitman 2IO InteractiveHave You PlayedFeatureWarner Bros. Games

Obviously, it's wonderful when you plan out airtight approaches and execute them without breaking a sweat, but that isn't true joy. Hitman happiness is found in plan B, when you have to react to the mistakes you've made and the situations you've put Agent 47 in.

Sure, being spotted by someone and discovering that your only defence is a squeaky toy you've stuffed into your seemingly very large pockets isn't ideal, but the story of how you pulled back that nailed-on failure of a mission is going to be worth it in the end.

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It's Hitman's 20th anniversary, so here are 20 facts about the silly stealth simhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/its-hitmans-20th-anniversary-so-here-are-20-facts-about-the-silly-stealth-simCraig PearsonThu, 19 Nov 2020 17:33:19 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/its-hitmans-20th-anniversary-so-here-are-20-facts-about-the-silly-stealth-simHitman: Blood MoneyHitman: Codename 47Hitman: Sniper ChallengeHitman 3Hitman 2Hitman: ContractsIO InteractiveHitman GO: Definitive EditionHitman: AbsolutionFeatureHitman 5Hitman 2: Silent AssassinHitman

Hitman: Codename 47 was released 20 years ago today. In all that time, IO Interactive have crafted an entertaining seven-game series (not including spin-offs), with the eighth aiming for the heart in January 2021. The subject matter might be grim, but from the very first game, IO Interactive were always happy to fold information and easter eggs into their immersive sim (don't @ me) to a ridiculous degree. The games all have murderdeathkills, but they also have hauntings, mythical creatures, and real-world actors as targets.

I've had a blast digging up some forgotten facts and 47's more bizarre moments (this does mean this list contains some spoilers, so beware). There are so many that this could have been 200 facts for 20 years, but I stuck with 20. It seemed right. Enjoy!

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Hitman 3 won't have Ghost Mode, and Hitman 2 is shutting down multiplayer servershttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-wont-have-ghost-mode-and-hitman-2-is-shutting-down-multiplayer-serversAlice O'ConnorTue, 18 Aug 2020 10:18:08 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-wont-have-ghost-mode-and-hitman-2-is-shutting-down-multiplayer-serversStealthIO InteractiveHitman 3Hitman 2

The 1v1 PvP murder competition, Ghost Mode will not return in Hitman 3. Developers Io Interactive say they're focusing on other parts of the game instead. Not only will Ghost Mode be absent from the next game, Io will shut down the Ghost Mode servers in Hitman 2 at the end of this month. Sniper Assassin's co-op mode is also getting shut down. Goodbye, ghosts. Walk towards the light.

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Hitman 3 suits up for a final contract next Januaryhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-suits-up-for-a-final-contract-next-januaryNatalie ClaytonThu, 11 Jun 2020 21:29:31 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-suits-up-for-a-final-contract-next-januaryStealthHitman 2Hitman 3Action AdventureIO InteractiveE3E3 2020Hitman

Polish that chrome-dome, 47. It's time for your final mission. Announced during Sony's big ol' PlayStation 5 reveal stream, Hitman 3 is gearing up for one last trilogy-ending job next January on Sony's next-gen tellybox as well as PC and Xbox. True to form, our first look at Hitman 3 was an elusive one. A dark forest, sharp suits, high-society, and portrait of the high-collared hairless killer himself.

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The 12 most useful inventions in PC gameshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-12-most-useful-inventions-in-pc-gamesBrendan CaldwellFri, 15 May 2020 08:00:19 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-12-most-useful-inventions-in-pc-gamesAction AdventureHitman 2PuzzleMinecraftHalf-Life: AlyxStory RichOpus MagnumOne Off The ListPortalBlockbusterShooterReturn of the Obra DinnDivinity: Original Sin 2Detroit: Become HumanFeatureMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainIndieElse Heart BreakControl

If you plumb the depths of human ingenuity you will resurface with a wet box of penicillin and 100 million bits of different-coloured plastic. We people are very good at making useful things, and then killing ourselves with them. But videogames, my friends. Videogames hold the solution to our self-destructive ways. That tech utopia your pal Start-up Stan is always talking about is in reach, we just need to find a way to make these 12 practical devices from videogames appear in real life.

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13 moral lessons from PC gameshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/13-moral-lessons-from-pc-gamesBrendan CaldwellSat, 25 Apr 2020 11:30:30 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/13-moral-lessons-from-pc-gamesSubnauticaAction AdventureKing of Dragon PassRPGPathologic 2Rome: Total WarThe YawhgSimulationHitman 2PuzzleHeat SignatureStrategyBrothers: A Tale Of Two SonsStory RichOne Off The ListShooterReturn of the Obra DinnHitmanSpace EngineersMMODayZFeatureEVE OnlineIndieDicey Dungeons

When the historians of the future cast their cyber-eyes over the deluge of stupidity we encrusted upon the primitive internet, they will see that our fables, our moral storytelling, was mostly conducted with flashing colours and double-jumps. Yes, videogames have adopted the moralistic finger-wagging of fairytales and Victorian novels, for better or for worse. They have taught us a lot about ourselves and our place in the world. Here are 13 of the "best" moral lessons from PC games. Yes, you may take notes.

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9 game characters who refuse to diehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/9-game-characters-who-refuse-to-dieBrendan CaldwellFri, 10 Apr 2020 12:00:22 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/9-game-characters-who-refuse-to-dieResident Evil 7: BiohazardStealthAction AdventureHorrorPlatformerMiddle-earth: Shadow of MordorHitman 2PuzzleMetal Gear SolidSekiro: Shadows Die TwiceStory RichOne Off The ListSonic the HedgehogShooterThe SwapperMMOFeatureResident Evil 2EVE Online

Let us wish a blessed Good Friday to all the Catholics in the house. Now, get out. Your fish-sharing magician cannot compete with these 9 videogame characters who see death as nothing but a passing nuisance. These 9 heroes of reanimated flesh. These 9 unkillable beings of limitless power and mystery. Where is your precious Holy Spirit now, loser? Look at these 9 luminous freaks who have monstered sinew and reality to their will. Read my list feature, disgusting mortal, and repent.

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The 9 unluckiest characters in gameshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-9-unluckiest-characters-in-gamesBrendan CaldwellFri, 13 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-9-unluckiest-characters-in-gamesHitman 2XCOM 2Action AdventureSpelunkyRPGStory RichPuzzleThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimThe Stanley ParableFeaturePortal 2IndieReturn of the Obra DinnStrategyDicey DungeonsLife Is Strange 2PlatformerOne Off The List

It’s Friday the 13th, the day of Saint Badluck, patron saint of ladders and casinos. And it is a fabulous holiday. Out there, parades are getting ready to be rained on, and children are looking forward to tonight’s shenanigans, when they will dress up as mirrors and knock on doors, declaring: “sweets or I’ll smash myself”. I love Friday the 13th. So many cherished memories. So many splinters of reflective glass.

So, Happy Bad Luck Day. Here’s a list of the 9 unluckiest characters in videogames. Spoilers for pretty much every game mentioned. So, watch out.

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The greatest PC games of the 2010shttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-best-games-of-the-decade-on-pcRPSFri, 06 Dec 2019 16:16:13 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-best-games-of-the-decade-on-pcNidhoggYakuza 0QLOCHouse HouseNintendo GBAMobius DigitalXbox OneBandai Namco EntertainmentRimWorldKojima ProductionsBethesda SoftworksHitman 2Dennaton GamesThird personWith Those We Love AliveDevolver DigitalApex LegendsSports Interactiveid SoftwarePapers PleasePS4Bethesda Game StudiosFeral InteractiveMastertronicCosmo D StudiosSecret HabitatSquare EnixAccess GamesiOSMicrosoftBestest BestsLarian StudiosHumble BundleSlay the SpireFeatureArcade80 DaysBlizzard EntertainmentThe Norwood SuiteCounter-Strike: Global OffensiveMultiplayer CompetitiveFootball Manager Touch 2019MMORPGEA PartnersValve SoftwarePCinkleMacHarmonixMultiplayer CooperativeWube SoftwareCD ProjektElizaTextNamco BandaiAtariFromSoftwareToby FoxOuter WildsPuzzleWarner Bros.Lucas PopeArkane StudiosNamco Bandai PartnersStar Traders: FrontiersHumble GamesMass Effect 2Obsidian EntertainmentGiant SparrowDoomSid Meier's Civilization VNintendo SwitchParadox Development StudioShooterXbox Series X/SMarvelous Entertainment Inc.Xbox 360NEO ScavengerStrategy: Turn-Based StrategyInto the BreachAspyrDishonored 22K GamesElectronic ArtsSide viewFrogwaresAction AdventureSorathCrusader Kings IIMesshofThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntCard GamesMossmouthPS5Ape OutKonamiPlatformerFirst personPlanetSide 2SportsValveRising Star GamesValve CorporationActivision BlizzardPortal 2Annapurna InteractiveFightingHack & SlashStrategyPS3Story RichBernbandDevil DaggersXCOM: Enemy UnknownRockstar GamesPoint and ClickInvisible Inc.SegaKlei EntertainmentReturn of the Obra DinnSpelunkyDota 2Abstraction GamesDivinity: Original Sin 2FTL: Faster Than LightHidden Path EntertainmentSony Online EntertainmentAppleVisual Novel & DatingMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainIndieOverwatchColossal OrderUndertaleVirtuosFactorioPlayStation VitaRockstar NorthRPGTri SynergyUntitled Goose GameSingle PlayerBlitWorksFallout: New VegasSimulationRespawn EntertainmentFiraxis GamesDark SoulsAndroidCataclysm: Dark Days AheadGrand Theft Auto VParadox InteractiveBird view / IsometricBiowareCD Projekt REDTake-Two InteractiveWhat Remains of Edith FinchActivisionHotline MiamiDeadly Premonition2:22AMMOBABlockbusterDaybreak Game CompanyCities: SkylinesDark Souls: RemasteredPanic ButtonIO InteractiveWarner Bros. GamesThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimStrategy: Real-Time Strategy

It's been an eventful decade for PC games, and it would be hard for you to summarise everything that's happened in the medium across the past ten years. Hard for you, but a day's work for us. Below you'll find our picks for the 50 greatest games released on PC across the past decade.

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Hitman 2 celebrates its first year with month of swashbuckling murderhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-celebrates-its-first-year-with-month-of-swashbuckling-murderNatalie ClaytonThu, 07 Nov 2019 12:55:40 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-celebrates-its-first-year-with-month-of-swashbuckling-murderAction AdventureIO InteractiveHitman 2

Has it been a year already, Hitman 2? With 12 months of murder in the bag, IO Interactive have eyes on the next step in Hitman 47's next adventure. Whatever form Hitman 3 takes, though, there's still a good deal of death left to dish out. November will be Hitman 2's biggest month yet, with no less than 2 new special events landing each week - starting with a new challenge pack and two legacy escalations landing today.

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What graphics card do I need for HDR and what PC games support it?https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/what-graphics-card-hdr-pc-games-3Katharine CastleWed, 30 Oct 2019 10:20:20 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/what-graphics-card-hdr-pc-games-3Battlefield VResident Evil 7: BiohazardNvidiaBattlefield 1Gears 5Halo Wars 2PES 2020Far Cry: New DawnTom Clancy's Ghost Recon: BreakpointForza Motorsport 7AMDF1 2018Dark and LightSea of ThievesFinal Fantasy XVCall of Duty: Modern WarfareArk: Survival EvolvedTom Clancy's The Division 2Sword Art Online: Fatal BulletStrange BrigadeAssassin's Creed IIIHitman 2Injustice 2Assassin's Creed OriginsThe Elder Scrolls OnlineHDRMadden NFL 19Senua's Saga: Hellblade IIThe Dark Pictures Anthology - Man Of MedanAgents of MayhemGraphics CardsNi No Kuni II: Revenant KingdomParagonSekiro: Shadows Die TwiceDestiny 2Nvidia G-Sync HDRF1 2019TerraTechRed Dead Redemption 2Mutant Year Zero: Road To EdenCrackdown 3Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For NeighborvilleF1 2017Forza Horizon 4Blair WitchShadow of the Tomb RaiderForza Horizon 3Mass Effect AndromedaMiddle-earth: Shadow of WarPES 2019GridFar Cry 5Devil May Cry 5Star Wars: Battlefront IIHitmanJump ForceDivinity: Original Sin 2HardwareTetris EffectAnthemShadow Warrior 2Call of Duty: WWIIAMD FreeSync 2Madden NFL 20FeatureMortal Kombat 11Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIIMonster Hunter: WorldObductionMetro ExodusResident Evil 2Heroes of HammerwatchBorderlands 3Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition

HDR on PC hasn't improved much in 2019. Despite there being more HDR gaming monitors than ever before, the very best gaming monitors for HDR continue to be quite expensive compared to non-HDR monitors, and the situation around Windows 10 support for it is still a bit of a mess. However, provided you're willing to fight through all that, then the next step on your path to high dynamic range glory is to get an HDR compatible graphics card.

Below, you'll find a complete list of all the Nvidia and AMD graphics cards that have built-in support for HDR, as well as everything you need to know about getting one that also supports Nvidia and AMD's own HDR standards, G-Sync Ultimate and FreeSync 2. I've also put together a list of all the PC games that support HDR as well, so you know exactly which PC games you can start playing in high dynamic range.

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Hitman 2? More like Hitman TwooOoOOoOOOoOhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-more-like-hitman-twooooooooooooAlice O'ConnorTue, 22 Oct 2019 10:10:36 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-more-like-hitman-twooooooooooooIO InteractiveStealthHalloweenHitman 2

Lurking in the shadows, learning your life and routine, striking from the shadows with swift and often ironic murders (or cursed luggage), then vanishing as someone new, Ian Hitman is basically a horror movie slasher in Italian tailoring. It's fitting that Hitman 2 is going hard on Halloween this year. The tutorial level in New Zealand today gets a spooky makeover with all the skeletons, pumpkins, and scarecrows of a Halloween episode of an American sitcom, ready for Ian to come along and do a special murder. This spookening will also be available in the 'Starter Pack' demo, which is nice.

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Hitman 2's trip to the Maldives packs some lethal luggagehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2s-trip-to-the-maldives-packs-some-lethal-luggageNatalie ClaytonMon, 30 Sep 2019 13:52:37 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2s-trip-to-the-maldives-packs-some-lethal-luggageIO InteractiveStealthHitman 2

Agent 47's no stranger to the mile-high club. Jetting off from Paris to Mumbai, New Zealand to Italy, I don't want to think about how large our chrome-dome killer's carbon footprint must be. Snuffing out billionaires is absolutely one way to offset your emissions, but surely there are greener ways to murder your way across the planet. Did you even know there was a climate strike going on while you booked tickets to the Maldives, Agent? For shame.

But we didn't just come to Hitman 2's new Haven Island DLC to up our kill count, did we? There's mischief to be done - you there, tour guide, what's the best thing to throw my luggage at around these parts?

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We fed game characters into a 'neural net' and it told us who they were with an astonishing 15% accuracyhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-fed-game-characters-into-a-neural-net-and-it-told-us-who-they-were-with-an-amazing-15-accuracyRPSMon, 16 Sep 2019 14:08:12 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/we-fed-game-characters-into-a-neural-net-and-it-told-us-who-they-were-with-an-amazing-15-accuracyThe Walking DeadYakuza 0Gears 5Hitman 2Action AdventureFeatureAlien: IsolationHalf-Life 2neural netKerbal Space ProgramStreet Fighter V: Arcade EditionPapers PleaseHorrorFinal Fantasy XVFinal Fantasy VIII

Those of you chained to the churning wheel of the internet might have seen this facial recognition algorithm thingo doing the rounds. It's called ImageNet Roulette, and it's basically a website where you feed in a photo of your human face and see what the cybergods of our terrible future make of you. But it's probably not safe to show the neurohive your real face. So we showed it 13 pictures of videogame characters instead, to see if the machine lords of the net realm can tell who they are and what they are all about. The short answer: not really, but sometimes. The neural net, it turns out, is a dangerous idiot.

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Hitman 2's new homing briefcase turns every game into It Followshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2s-new-homing-briefcase-turns-every-game-into-it-followsEmily GeraFri, 09 Aug 2019 23:39:15 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2s-new-homing-briefcase-turns-every-game-into-it-followsStealthSquare EnixHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveBugsHitman

Thanks to a peppering of weird bugs over the years, Hitman has seen a few iterations of the killer briefcase come and go. Hitman 2's briefcase bug, often heralded in the form of long GIFs, turns your standard hitman briefcase into a homing missile that spins like a throwing star and bends gently around corners as it follows its prey.

Now, developer IO Interactive have brought back the bug as an unlockable weapon, leading to what is - I think - my favourite ever version of Killer Briefcase weaponry: Absurdly slow and tediously steady. Take a look after the jump.

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Hitman 2's heat-seeking briefcase was a bug. Now, it's a feature.https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2s-heat-seeking-briefcase-was-a-bug-now-its-a-featureNatalie ClaytonFri, 02 Aug 2019 12:44:14 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2s-heat-seeking-briefcase-was-a-bug-now-its-a-featureAction AdventureIO InteractiveBugsHitman 2

The most terrifying monsters are those you can't escape. Time, for one, will make dirt of us all. In the right hands, luggage can be just as deadly. With a lumbering momentum and clockwork rotation, the briefcase will find us all. Turning corners? Useless. Hiding behind a wall? A joke. Even burying it in the "resolved bugs" folder didn't keep it down for long - the homing briefcase is coming back, and there's no getting away this time.

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Hitman 2 gets cold toes in new Siberian sniper DLC missionhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-gets-cold-toes-in-new-siberian-sniper-dlc-missionNatalie ClaytonTue, 30 Jul 2019 18:27:09 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-gets-cold-toes-in-new-siberian-sniper-dlc-missionIO InteractiveDLCShooterHitman 2

A wise Australian once said: "Sniping's a good job, mate." When playing a lethal game of dress-up gets stale, sometimes a good assassin just wants to put a bullet in someone's skull. When your job is murder, it must feel like the easy shift: Sit back, relax, point, click. Job's done, get that invoice sent and wait for the blood money to roll in.

Agent 47's latest paid point-and-click adventure DLC for Hitman 2 takes the bald murderer close to negative 47 degrees Celsius. Gosh, I hope he packed a scarf.

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Hitman 3 is coming, and IO have a new game in the works toohttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-is-coming-and-io-have-a-new-game-in-the-works-tooNatalie ClaytonTue, 30 Jul 2019 12:41:10 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-3-is-coming-and-io-have-a-new-game-in-the-works-tooStealthHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveSequelsHitman

He's murdered in Miami. Punched lights out in Paris. Slashed throats in Sapienza. It's hard to imagine what chrome-dome killer Agent 47 does on holiday, what with all the globe-trotting he does as part of his nine-to-five. Does he have a nice wee sit in front of the telly, sipping a cuppa, watching Columbo? I like to think so.

His handlers might be planning another season of work for the killer, but 47 could do with a little relief. With word of a secret new game at IO Interactive, Hitman might soon find a partner to share the load of holding up the studio.

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I queued for 45 minutes in the new Hitman 2 bank levelhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/i-queued-for-45-minutes-in-the-new-hitman-2-bank-levelNic ReubenThu, 27 Jun 2019 08:00:49 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/i-queued-for-45-minutes-in-the-new-hitman-2-bank-levelStealthHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveFeatureWarner Bros. GamesSimulation

I've been playing the new Hitman 2 level for about ten minutes when I decide that Ian Hitman needs some change. Not change in the Smashmouth sense where the bloke earnestly asks him for some money and he responds by uselessly philosophising at him in F# major for a bit, but actual hard currency. Maybe an artisan market has popped up in the high street and they're cash only, but he wants to buy himself some baklava. Maybe he needs a quid to play Time Crisis. Maybe I'm of a mind to test the sequence of events and player-agnostic world. There's no way to ever know for sure. But whatever the reason is, Ian Hitman is still queuing in the bank.

11:00 am: The queues are pretty short. Things are looking good.

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Hitman 2 sends Agent 47 to do his banking in tomorrow's DLChttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-queues-are-absolute-murder-in-hitman-2s-bank-dlc-mapDominic TarasonMon, 24 Jun 2019 21:08:37 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-queues-are-absolute-murder-in-hitman-2s-bank-dlc-mapStealthHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractivePuzzleWarner Bros. Games

When Ian Hitman isn't hitting men, he's apparently knitting his own cold-weather ensemble. At least, that's what he says in the trailer for the New York bank mission DLC coming to Hitman 2 tomorrow. I see no reason not to believe him, as he's very candid for a man of mystery and murder. The first full, regular mission coming to the stab-puzzle sandbox since launch, The Bank looks like a gloriously dense machine full of bustling NPCs playing out their deliciously fragile routines. While you're there, you might as well off the bank's director and raid the vault, I suppose. Below, a trailer.

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Hitman 2 DLC will visit a bank, prison, and resort later this yearhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-bank-and-resort-dlc-levelsAlice O'ConnorThu, 11 Apr 2019 17:04:57 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-bank-and-resort-dlc-levelsDLCStealthHitman 2IO InteractiveWarner Bros. Games

Ian Hitman will be get a summer job robbing a bank, in autumn stop by a prison for a spot of sniping, then put his feet up with a visit to a holiday resort, developers IO Interactive revealed today. They've laid out their rough plans for the next few seasons of Hitman 2, see, both those paid expansions and the freebies coming for everyone. A holiday resort sounds such a rich opportunity for manhitting, a classic murder mystery location where everyone can pretend to be someone else but only the elite have the guts to choke out a stranger then squeeze into their Speedo.

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Hitman 2 goes sniping at Hantu Port in its first paid DLC levelhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ian-heads-to-singapore-in-the-first-paid-hitman-2-dlcDominic TarasonTue, 26 Mar 2019 20:39:22 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/ian-heads-to-singapore-in-the-first-paid-hitman-2-dlcStealthHitman 2IO InteractivePuzzleShooterWarner Bros. Games

Ian Hitman is at it again, this time doing a scenic bit of sunset sniping in Singapore. While not a full map, today's Hitman 2 Hantu Port Sniper Assassin mission (part of the Expansion Pass) feels like a nice warmup for the new maps to come, presenting a fresh challenge. Unlike the previous Himmelstein sniper mission, your targets won't immediately scurry for safety when threatened, but instead are liable to try to execute the hostages you're meant to be liberating. Perhaps an easy way to lure your targets out, but an interesting new failure state. Below, the mission briefing.

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Hitman 2 has us seeing double with its latest elusive targethttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-begins-a-busy-march-with-a-new-elusive-targetDominic TarasonFri, 08 Mar 2019 22:44:39 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-begins-a-busy-march-with-a-new-elusive-targetHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractivePlatformerSimulation

The good news is that you won't have to travel far to find The Politician, the latest elusive target in Hitman 2, as she's holed up in the compact little tutorial (and demo) map of Hawke's Bay. Those shooting for a Silent Assassin rank will have to do a little sleuthing to figure out which is the real target, however, as she's there with a body double, and killing both wouldn't be classy. This new one-off challenge mission (being an elusive target, you've only got one shot) is just the start of a busy month of updates for Ian Hitman in Io's excellent murder sim. Take a peek at the briefing and upcoming goodies below.

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Hitman 2 demo hits the beach for moonlit murderhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-demo-releasedAlice O'ConnorTue, 26 Feb 2019 18:14:27 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-demo-releasedStealthHitman 2Free gamesIO InteractiveDemos

A wee free demo for Hitman 2 is out now, inviting all would-be slapheads to sneak around the game's first campaign mission and try murder. This 'Starter Pack' demo contains Hawke's Bay, a beach house level serving as the game's prologue and tutorial, with all its challenges and unlocks and such.

Today also brings an update which, most importantly, reduces the amazing psychic ability of guards to instantly know where a gunshot was fired from. The update spruces up the levels carried over the previous game with tweaked lighting too.

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7 more games that could use a Geralt of Rivia guest appearancehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/7-more-games-that-could-use-a-geralt-of-rivia-guest-appearanceGiada ZavariseTue, 12 Feb 2019 13:00:14 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/7-more-games-that-could-use-a-geralt-of-rivia-guest-appearanceJurassic World EvolutionHitman 2SubnauticaDream DaddyRPGLimboThe Witcher 3: Wild HuntStardew ValleyFeatureCD Projekt REDStory Rich

I worry about Geralt. The Witcher series may be over for now, but this hasn't stopped Geralt from taking odd jobs here and there, slaying beasts in Monster Hunter: World, or stabbing folks in Soul Calibur VI. Is Geralt getting adequate retirement benefits? Have witchers unionized yet? I hope he can get some rest, or at least find more contract work that doesn't involve exterminating monsters all the time. Freelancing is tiring.

Here are seven games that need to be blessed by Geralt’s presence.

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The Steam Awards show was short and to the pointhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-2018-steam-awards-show-starts-live-soonDominic TarasonFri, 08 Feb 2019 17:53:28 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/the-2018-steam-awards-show-starts-live-soonSteamHitman 2Action AdventureValveKingdom Come: DeliveranceBlockbusterMonster Hunter: WorldThe Steam AwardsPUBG: BattlegroundsAssassin's Creed Odyssey

While last year's Steam Awards were just a poll on the store, Valve are stepping up their game this year. Starting in a few minutes (at the time of writing) is the Steam Awards 2018 show, broadcasting live on the company's own Steam TV site. While I doubt there'll be anything as surprising as Epic's coup at the Game Awards before the holidays, there's still a chance for unexpected announcements in there, plus I'm curious just how fancy the show will be. Tune in here on Steam TV - the show starts soon. Below, a reminder of the categories and the nominees in the running.

Update: Show's over, and honestly I'm a bit underwhelmed, even starting with low expectations. No surprises, no human faces, no pageantry. Barely any time to breathe, even. The show began immediately with the awards and hammered through them in under twenty minutes. At least each of the winning studios recorded a little award acceptance clip - that was nice. You can see a recording of the show on the Steam Awards page here.

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Hitman 2 takes a festive detour to back to Hokkaido todayhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-adds-hokkaido-seasonal-mission-and-winter-gearDominic TarasonMon, 21 Jan 2019 18:51:43 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-adds-hokkaido-seasonal-mission-and-winter-gearStealthHitman 2IO InteractivePuzzleWarner Bros. GamesHitman

Christmas may be over, but assassination is a dish best served cold, so it's back to Hokkaido we go for a fun seasonal bonus mission for Hitman 2. Today, Io Interactive rolled out a big update for their murder-sandbox, including some new gear for expansion pass holders. The big reason to be excited is the time-limited Snow Festival mission, set in Hitman 1's Hokkaido map. Legacy Pass owners (folks who own the previous Hitman game) get access to it today, and a standalone free trial featuring all of Hokkaido goes live for everyone tomorrow, January 22nd.

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Hitman devs IÖ open new studiö in Malmöhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-developers-io-interactive-open-new-studio-in-malmoAlice O'ConnorWed, 16 Jan 2019 14:36:24 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-developers-io-interactive-open-new-studio-in-malmoHitman 2IO InteractiveBusinessBlockbusterHitman

IO Interactive, the Danish mob behind Hitman and Kane & Lynch (look, I still swear K&L2 is interesting), today announced they've opened a new studio in Malmö, Sweden. Given that there were ditched by former owners Square Enix and faced an uncertain future only 20 months ago, before going independent, this is a pleasing turnaround. I am glad they're apparently doing well enough to expand, especially as 2018's Hitman 2 is a cracker. Surely now it's time for Kane & Lynch 3, eh? Eh? Anyone? Eh?

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Our PC Games of the Year 2018https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/best-pc-games-of-2018RPSWed, 02 Jan 2019 17:00:56 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/best-pc-games-of-2018CelesteYakuza 0SubnauticaAction AdventureRPGJazztronautsHorrorPlatformerFreelancer's favourite games of 2018Hitman 2SportsUnavowedParatopicPuzzleRacingZonesWarhammer: Vermintide 2StrategyAssassin's Creed OdysseyStory RichThe RPS Advent Calendar 2018Q.U.B.E. 2Dragon Ball FighterZThe Red Strings ClubForza Horizon 4Yoku's Island ExpressChuchelBlockbusterShooterReturn of the Obra DinnBestest BestsBattleTechSpyPartyMMOInto the BreachSlay the SpireFeatureMonster Hunter: WorldIndieFar: Lone SailsThe Hex

The doors have been opened, the games inside have been devoured, and now it's time to recycle the cardboard. Below you'll find all of our favourite games from 2018, gathered together in a single post for easy reading.

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Nic Rueben's 5 best games of 2018https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/nic-ruebens-5-best-games-of-2018Nic ReubenSat, 22 Dec 2018 09:00:18 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/nic-ruebens-5-best-games-of-2018StealthAction AdventureRPGFreelancer's favourite games of 2018Hitman 2ParatopicStrategySquare EnixForgotton AnneCapcomArbitrary MetricBlockbusterIO InteractiveInto the BreachFeatureMonster Hunter: WorldIndieSubset GamesWarner Bros. Games

It’s well known that games are an awful mistake that should have never been unleashed on an unsuspecting humanity. That said, here’s five that hushed the howling primates that reside in my skull just long enough for me to consider them a worthwhile investment.

Honorable mentions go to Cultist Simulator (For it’s alchemical harmony of theme and mechanics), Vermintide 2 (for being the second best Lord of the Rings game ever made) and Prey: Mooncrash (For being more Prey). Not in order of goodness:

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Hitman 2's holiday update lets us murder Home Alone's Wet Bandits againhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-is-home-alone-for-christmasDominic TarasonTue, 18 Dec 2018 19:54:51 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-is-home-alone-for-christmasStealthHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractivePuzzleWarner Bros. Games

Home Alone's idiot burglars - or at least a pair of very similar bumbling thieves with legally distinct surnames - are on Santa's naughty list, and they're Agent 47's target in Hitman 2's first Christmas update. While largely a repeat of the previous game's Holiday Hoarders mission, set in a remixed Paris map, it's been polished up and remastered to Hitman 2 spec along with a bundle of challenges to permanently unlock a Santa costume. Also included is a bundle of new profession-themed Featured Contracts, and a slew of bugfixes.  There's a trailer under the tree below.

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Podcast: Every game released in November reviewed very quickly*https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/podcast-65-the-november-floodRPSThu, 06 Dec 2018 18:00:14 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/podcast-65-the-november-floodThe Quiet ManMutant Year Zero: Road To EdenBattleTech FlashpointHitman 2Darksiders IIIJust Cause 4PodcastArtifactFeatureThe RPS Electronic Wireless showStory Rich

There are too many games. November is over, but it was a big month, and our giant collective digi-trough runneth over with shooters, stabbers and clickers. It’s repulsive and very wasteful, quite frankly. Thankfully, the RPS podcast (aka the Electronic Wireless Show) is here to snort up the good ‘uns and stamp all over the bad ‘uns. This week the pod squad are running through as many newly released games as they can, from Hitman 2 to Darksiders III to Just Cause 4 to… well, lots more.

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Hitman 2 Miami walkthrough: how to assassinate Robert Knox and Sierra Knoxhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-miami-walkthrough-how-to-assassinate-robert-knox-and-sierra-knox-where-to-find-disguises-vip-tickets-and-points-of-interest-4RPSWed, 05 Dec 2018 16:02:31 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-miami-walkthrough-how-to-assassinate-robert-knox-and-sierra-knox-where-to-find-disguises-vip-tickets-and-points-of-interest-4GuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveFeatureWarner Bros. Games

Miami is home to high-octane racing, as well as the setting for the second mission in Hitman 2. This will be your first step into some of the more complex sandboxes. Miami is vast, essentially split into two sections: The loud and crowded racetrack and the quiet and empty marina. You're on the clock as well this time around, as this level introduces some time limits on certain assassination methods, so you’ll get to see how a level develops over time. It is indeed possible to miss certain opportunities though it’s not a big deal if you do; it just gives you fresh ideas for the next run. This guide will go over the two assassination targets, as well as some other points of interest you may want a heads up on.

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Hitman 2 guide: location guides, tips and tricks, challenge lists, silent assassin walkthroughshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-guide-location-guides-tips-and-tricks-challenge-lists-silent-assassin-walkthroughs-4RPSWed, 05 Dec 2018 16:02:29 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-guide-location-guides-tips-and-tricks-challenge-lists-silent-assassin-walkthroughs-4GuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveFeatureWarner Bros. Games

Little else is quite so frighteningly intimidating, yet wonderfully rewarding, as stepping into a new Hitman game for the first time. While the first level is a fraction of the size of the others, these vast assassination playgrounds allow you to explore, poke around, and get up to all sorts of murderous mischief. It's the kind of game where discovery is half the fun. For the times when it can be overwhelming, or where you just need that extra bit of information to master the level, we suggest you direct your eyes to this robust Hitman 2 guide hub. It offers you a surreptitious nod in the right direction for finding the disguises, how to assassinate every target in Hitman 2 and how to beat Hitman 2’s challenges. Think of this guide hub as your Agent Diana Burnwood in text form, delivering all the intel you need for a successful mission. Good luck, Agent 47.

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Hitman's humour evolved because of 47's penchant for disguiseshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitmans-humour-evolved-because-of-47s-penchant-for-disguisesSteven Nguyen ScaifeFri, 23 Nov 2018 16:00:52 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitmans-humour-evolved-because-of-47s-penchant-for-disguisesHitman: Blood MoneyHitman: Codename 47StealthSquare EnixHitman 2IO InteractiveHitman: AbsolutionFeatureWarner Bros. GamesHitmanEidos-Montreal

In the best possible way, the Hitman series is ridiculous. Its protagonist, Agent 47, is the single most conspicuous person in any crowd. He’s big and bald and white with a bar code prominently tattooed to the back of his head, and not once does this fact deter him from his preferred method of infiltration: wearing a disguise.

These aren’t disguises in the elaborate, Mission: Impossible, we’ll give you an entire fake head sense. No, 47 simply throws on the clothes of whatever guard or unfortunate bystander he’s subdued. And this actually works. In the franchise’s fiction, he’s considered one of the most dangerous people in the entire world, the best of the best. This imposing figure who scarcely bothers to alter his body language, let alone his voice, is a master of disguise. Like its 2016 predecessor, Hitman 2 is quite aware that this concept is absolute nonsense.

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Hitman 2 Santa Fortuna Silent Assassin walkthrough: best way to kill all the targetshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-santa-fortuna-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-way-to-kill-all-the-targetsJames PickardThu, 22 Nov 2018 10:35:47 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-santa-fortuna-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-way-to-kill-all-the-targetsGuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveWarner Bros. Games

Agent 47 gets given all sorts to assassinate on his murderous travels. Important figures in the public eye, elusive targets that hide from the world and now, three key members of the world’s largest drug smuggling operation. The Delgado cartel is one serious outfit, so bringing them down will require the deaths of their leader, Rico Delgado, their lead businesswoman, Andrea Martinez, and the cook, Jorge Franco. To off the trio without anyone knowing you were there, though, you best take a look at this Santa Fortuna Silent Assassin walkthrough.

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Video: Hitman 2 let me join the illustrious ranks of Sean Bean’s murderershttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/video-hitman-2-let-me-join-the-illustrious-ranks-of-sean-beans-murderersMatthew CastleWed, 21 Nov 2018 19:00:35 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/video-hitman-2-let-me-join-the-illustrious-ranks-of-sean-beans-murderersStealthHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractivePuzzleVideoFeatureWarner Bros. Games

“For England, James?” “No, for XP.” 2000 XP, to be precise. That’s how much Sean Bean’s life is worth in the first of Hitman 2’s Elusive Targets. These are timed contracts that give you one shot at killing a special guest character - in this case, everyone’s favourite Yorkshire thespian (okay, it’s a toss up between Bean and fellow GoldenEye alumni Judi Dench).

Bean, of course, is famous for dying horribly in every film and show he’s in (who could forget when Black Beauty kicked his face clean off?) and so it’s a great opportunity to join the ever-growing club of Bean’s executioners. The ‘one and done’ approach makes it nerve wracking to document these runs in video form, but here’s how I got on…

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Death of a Yorkshireman: Sean Bean vs Hitman is live nowhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/sean-bean-elusive-target-hitman-2Alec MeerTue, 20 Nov 2018 17:23:30 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/sean-bean-elusive-target-hitman-2Warner Bros. GamesIO InteractiveStealthHitman 2

Nu-Hitman's time-limited Elusive Targets are nothing new, but this latest is worth a spot of ballyhoo because a) it's the first one for the simply sublime Hitman 2 2 b) it's only bloody Boromir himself.

Sean Bean's famed for meeting a great many sticky Hollywood ends, which the Elusive Target nicknamed 'The Undying' makes a huge theatrical wink towards. We already knew the other Mr Bean's head was due to appear on Agent 47's chopping block (too soon?), but today's the day. Go forth and stick something sharp into Sharpe.

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Hitman 2 Isle of Sgàil Silent Assassin walkthrough: best ways to kill the targetshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-isle-of-sgail-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-ways-to-kill-the-targetsJames PickardTue, 20 Nov 2018 15:42:20 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-isle-of-sgail-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-ways-to-kill-the-targetsGuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveWarner Bros. Games

For the grand finale of Agent 47’s latest global assassination stint, the hairless hitman for hire takes his well-pressed suit to a secret patch of land in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. There, members of the world’s richest elite are holding an event in an elaborate ruined castle. They're gathering to discuss how they’re planning to influence society in their favour while also surviving the inevitable downfall of civilisation they’re undoubtedly contributing to as well. Eliminating two of their key leaders could probably do the planet some good, so I’m here to help you with the Isle of Sgàil Silent Assasin walkthrough.

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Hitman 2 Mumbai Silent Assassin walkthrough: best ways to kill the targetshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-mumbai-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-ways-to-kill-the-targetsJames PickardTue, 20 Nov 2018 15:42:18 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-mumbai-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-ways-to-kill-the-targetsGuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveWarner Bros. Games

The busy streets of Mumbai are the perfect place for an assassin like Agent 47 to slip through unnoticed and eliminate his targets unseen. There’s three of them in this stage too – sleazy gangster Dawood Rangan, self-appointed Queen of the Slums Vanya Shah and mysterious gang lead The Maelstrom – so he’ll seriously have his work cut out for him.

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Hitman 2 Whittleton Creek Silent Assassin walkthrough: best ways to kill the targetshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-whittleton-creek-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-ways-to-kill-the-targetsJames PickardTue, 20 Nov 2018 15:42:16 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-whittleton-creek-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-ways-to-kill-the-targetsGuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveWarner Bros. Games

The quiet suburbs of Whittleton Creek don’t seem like the sort of place an assassin would be required to visit. When an elderly member of a world-manipulating organisation for the elite and his over-zealous security detail live there, though, it’s just another classic job for Agent 47. This change of scenery means different tactics are required to pull off the perfect hit on Janus and Nolan Cassidy, while gathering the intel required to complete your mission. Exactly how, you ask? You best read on for our Whittleton Creek Silent Assassin walkthrough to find out.

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Hitman 2 Miami Silent Assassin walkthrough: best way to kill the targetshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-miami-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-way-to-kill-the-targetsJames PickardTue, 20 Nov 2018 15:42:14 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-miami-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-way-to-kill-the-targetsGuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveFeatureWarner Bros. Games

Strolling into a heavily crowded racing event and assassinating two targets without being seen sounds like an impossible task – but it’s just another day in the death-dealing office for Agent 47. Pulling off the perfect hit, though, requires some serious planning. This guide will go over each step that you should take in order to get the Silent Assassin rank on the Miami mission.

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Steam Charts: The Other Alice Editionhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/steam-charts-the-other-alice-editionAlice BellMon, 19 Nov 2018 11:50:22 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/steam-charts-the-other-alice-editionThe Creative AssemblySteamGIANTS SoftwareHitman 2PUBG CorpFarming Simulator 19IO InteractiveValveFootball Manager 2019Crusader Kings IIArtifactParadox Development StudioFeatureStudio WildcardBlockbusterSports InteractivePUBG: BattlegroundsArk: Survival Evolved

Hello! This week John is doing a super secret special mission (playing a video game) so I, one of the other Alices, have taken over the Steam Charts. I am afraid that I do not put as much time as John into constructing elegant jokes that are several layers deep, though, which means you might even be able to tell which games are charting. I understand if this is a huge disappointment.

There are, however, some interesting shake-ups this week, if you've been following the Steam charts for a while. There are a couple of games that had their DLC charting last week without the main game, whilst the reverse is true this week. What does it all mean? I do not know. Consumer data is a mystery to me. Stop pre-ordering things.

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Hitman 2 Hawke’s Bay walkthrough: how to assassinate Alma Reynard, where to find disguises, items and points of interesthttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-hawkes-bay-walkthrough-how-to-assassinate-alma-reynard-where-to-find-disguises-items-and-points-of-interest-3James PickardThu, 15 Nov 2018 10:40:56 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-hawkes-bay-walkthrough-how-to-assassinate-alma-reynard-where-to-find-disguises-items-and-points-of-interest-3GuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveFeatureWarner Bros. Games

Serving as the prologue and tutorial to Hitman 2, Hawke's Bay is a small and condensed level with minimal roadblocks. Your single target is relatively open to assassination attempt, with lots of room for error so you can get to grips with the role of a master assassin. In fact, the game is kind enough to let you explore the whole place without any distractions at the start so you can map it out in your mind before the mission begins proper.

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Hitman 2 Hawke's Bay Silent Assassin walkthrough: best way to kill the targethttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-hawkes-bay-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-way-to-kill-the-targetJames PickardThu, 15 Nov 2018 10:40:16 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-hawkes-bay-silent-assassin-walkthrough-best-way-to-kill-the-targetGuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveFeatureWarner Bros. Games

Hawke’s Bay, the short tutorial mission that opens Hitman 2, is one of the game’s least complicated stages. As such it shouldn’t cause too much stress if you’re looking to get a Silent Assassin rating. Nevertheless, I’ve put together this quick Silent Assassin walkthrough for Hawke’s Bay if you’re looking for an optimal path to infiltrate the home of Alma Reynard and eliminate her.

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Hitman 2 Isle of Sgàil walkthrough: how to assassinate Zoe and Sophia Washington, how to extract the Constant and best disguise locationshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-isle-of-sgail-walkthrough-how-to-assassinate-zoe-and-sophia-washington-how-to-extract-the-constant-and-best-disguise-locationsJames PickardWed, 14 Nov 2018 09:57:34 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-isle-of-sgail-walkthrough-how-to-assassinate-zoe-and-sophia-washington-how-to-extract-the-constant-and-best-disguise-locationsGuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveWarner Bros. Games

The Isle of Sgàil is the sixth and final mission in Hitman 2, sending Agent 47 to a remote island in the North Atlantic where a gathering of the global elite is being hosted by The Ark Society. This is the stage where IO Interactive goes full Illuminati confirmed; followers in ridiculous attire performing cultist rituals to bring about a new age of existence, and secret meetings between the world’s biggest players to decide the fate of all of us. It is frankly ludicrous, but it also makes for one heightened finale. You may start as a lowly guest at the event, but our Hitman 2 Isle of Sgàil guide will help you rise to the top.

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Bam! Bif! Pow! Hitman 2 out nowhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-releasedAlice O'ConnorTue, 13 Nov 2018 18:17:23 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-releasedIO InteractiveStealthWarner Bros.Hitman 2

Ian Hitman is back once again with the kill behaviour in Hitman 2, which just launched. The sandbox stealth-o-murder simulator visits new lands, does new murders in new ways, and generally does that Hitman stuff well. Adam Cook said in our Hitman 2 review that "although IO's latest take on their murder-sim doesn't veer too far from the previous game's reinvention, it spends time re-enforcing what made it so good to begin with," which sounds like a grand old time to me.

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Hitman 2 Santa Fortuna walkthrough: how to assassinate all three targets, where to find disguises, useful items and points of interesthttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-santa-fortuna-walkthrough-how-to-assassinate-all-three-targets-where-to-find-disguises-useful-items-and-points-of-interest-2James PickardTue, 13 Nov 2018 11:03:32 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-santa-fortuna-walkthrough-how-to-assassinate-all-three-targets-where-to-find-disguises-useful-items-and-points-of-interest-2GuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveFeatureWarner Bros. Games

Santa Fortuna is the third mission in Hitman 2 and sees the globetrotting Agent 47 travel to Columbia to eliminate three important members of one of the world’s largest drug cartels. Again, the challenge slowly ramps up once more compared to the previously locations as you’re given more targets to track and some significantly more dangerous locations to infiltrate. Our Hitman 2 Santa Fortuna guide will make things a little easier for you, by describing how to assassinate all three targets, as well as point out useful items and locations of interest.

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Hitman 2 Mumbai walkthrough: where to find The Maelstrom, how to assassinate all targets, where to find disguiseshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-mumbai-walkthrough-where-to-find-the-maelstrom-how-to-assassinate-all-targets-where-to-find-disguises-2James PickardTue, 13 Nov 2018 11:03:30 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-mumbai-walkthrough-where-to-find-the-maelstrom-how-to-assassinate-all-targets-where-to-find-disguises-2GuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveFeatureWarner Bros. Games

Mumbai is the fourth mission in Hitman and mixes up the formula by asking you to identify a target before you can assassinate them. The streets of Mumbai are full of hustle and bustle, so trying to find your quarry while also devising a way to eliminate them in such a crowded place makes for a very unique challenge. Read on for where to find The Maelstrom, how to find disguises and more in our Hitman 2 Mumbai guide.

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Hitman 2 Whittleton Creek walkthrough: where to find the clues, how to assassinate all targets and where to find disguiseshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-whittleton-creek-walkthrough-where-to-find-the-clues-how-to-assassinate-all-targets-and-where-to-find-disguisesJames PickardTue, 13 Nov 2018 11:03:28 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-whittleton-creek-walkthrough-where-to-find-the-clues-how-to-assassinate-all-targets-and-where-to-find-disguisesGuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveWarner Bros. Games

Whittleton Creek is the fifth mission in Hitman 2 and reintroduces Agent 47 to the suburban setting that worked so well in the brilliant "A New Life" mission from Hitman: Blood Money. Those of you familiar with that stage will find a lot of similarities here, especially the heavy security presence guarding a valuable target living nearby. As a new resident, Agent 47 is looking for a way to ingratiate himself as a worthwhile member of the community while eliminating two key targets. Our Hitman 2 Whittleton Creek guide will help with just that goal.

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Steam Charts: Sexy AF Editionhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/steam-charts-2018-novemberJohn WalkerMon, 12 Nov 2018 14:00:02 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/steam-charts-2018-novemberSteamOverkill's The Walking DeadHitman 2Football Manager 2019The Witcher 3: Wild HuntFeatureGrand Theft Auto VBlockbusterTotal War: WarhammerArk: ExtinctionPUBG: BattlegroundsArk: Survival Evolved

QUICKLY! FOR CRYING OUT LOUD, QUICKLY! I've written the charts and there are some jokes and you have to read it!

One of the jokes is quite good!

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Hitman 2 Mumbai walkthrough: where to find The Maelstrom, how to assassinate all targets, where to find disguiseshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-mumbai-walkthrough-where-to-find-the-maelstrom-how-to-assassinate-all-targets-where-to-find-disguisesJames PickardSat, 10 Nov 2018 07:00:00 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-mumbai-walkthrough-where-to-find-the-maelstrom-how-to-assassinate-all-targets-where-to-find-disguisesGuidesHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveFeatureWarner Bros. Games

Mumbai is the third mission in Hitman and mixes up the formula by asking you to identify a target before you can assassinate them. The streets of Mumbai are full of hustle and bustle, so trying to find your quarry while also devising a way to eliminate them in such a crowded place makes for a very unique challenge. Read on for where to find The Maelstrom, how to find disguises and more in our Hitman 2 Mumbai guide.

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Wot I Think: Hitman 2https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-reviewAdam CookThu, 08 Nov 2018 11:00:16 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-reviewStealthHitman 2Warner Bros. GamesIO InteractiveReviewsFeatureWot I ThinkRPS RecommendedBestest BestsSimulation

As you sneak through an underground tunnel that you’ve just discovered, taking out cameras and hiding dead bodies that should just be unconscious (but you’re bad at this), it’s easy to forget how clever Hitman 2 is. Discovery begets invention, paving the way for the kill, and although IO’s latest take on their murder-sim doesn’t veer too far from the previous game's reinvention, it spends time re-enforcing what made it so good to begin with. The new locations to explore, and little tweaks to the overall experience, allow for even more murder customisation than before.

What truly makes Hitman 2, mind you, is the sheer amount of ways to take out your target. While this new game ratchets up the number of assassination targets to the point that most missions have two or three people to take out, it’s also ridiculous how different each playthrough of a level can be. You might spend an hour on your first visit to Miami, and to then be greeted by a list of alternate ways in which you could have killed the target is tantalising. The game is egging you on to be better, to do more.

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Add Hitman 2 to the list of Sean Bean's many deathshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-kill-sean-beanAlice O'ConnorWed, 17 Oct 2018 14:10:17 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-kill-sean-beanIO InteractiveStealthHitman 2

Sean Bean, perhaps the entertainment industry's most prestigious dier, is to lend the warm Yorkshire tones of his death gurgle to Hitman 2 too. Beanie baby is to play the murder simulator's first 'Elusive Targets', those hits who appear for a few days in limited-time murder event before vanishing into the ether. His fella is an assassin famed for faking his own death many times, so we might face a challenge as Ian Hitman tries to be the first person to really properly kill Sean Bean. Here, come watch Mr. Bean monologue in a new live-action vid.

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Hitman 2 introducing 1v1 multiplayer Ghost Modehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-multiplayer-ghost-modeAlice O'ConnorFri, 12 Oct 2018 16:00:45 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-multiplayer-ghost-modeIO InteractiveStealthHitman 2

The prospect of Hitman 2 has seemed to be 'more of the same good stuff, in new places' but with the game's launch now only one month and a day away, developers IO Interactive today announced that--surprise!--it'll introduce a 1v1 competitive multiplayer mode. Ghost Mode, as it's named, isn't about two hitmen trying to whack each other. Instead, they'll compete to off the same random targets fastest in different instances of the same level, existing in each other's world only as a faded 'ghost'. Ah you'll understand if you watch this new trailer below.

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Hitman 2's Santa Fortuna is impressive to look at, but Alice's gameplay isn'thttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2s-santa-fortuna-is-impressive-to-look-at-but-alices-gameplay-isntAsh LiguoriThu, 11 Oct 2018 18:00:22 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2s-santa-fortuna-is-impressive-to-look-at-but-alices-gameplay-isntStealthHitman 2IO InteractiveVideoWarner Bros. Games

It almost feels wrong to put a precision killing machine like Agent 47 into the hands of a total newcomer, but sometimes needs must. As the video team's resident Hitman fan was off assassinating some brain cells on a stag do, I was left to attend a hands-on with the newest stage in Hitman 2. It's called Santa Fortuna, and whisks you off to sunny Colombia. Hitman has always been a game that interests me - I like sandboxes, I like stealth and I always join the Dark Brotherhood in Skyrim, so I guess I like assassinating people too (in games). I’ve edited many videos on Hitman, so I really thought some of those skills would have transferred by osmosis. Boy was I wrong.

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Hollow Knight and Hitman headline the Humble Monthlyhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/humble-monthly-hitman-and-hollow-knightDominic TarasonFri, 05 Oct 2018 20:34:57 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/humble-monthly-hitman-and-hollow-knightno-adsTeam CherryHitman 2PC Gaming DealsAction AdventureIO InteractiveHumble MonthlyThe Fun Pimps7 Days To DieHollow KnightHitmanPlatformer

The Humble Monthly continues to impress - today's $12 subscription bundle deal is massive souls-inspired Metroidvania Hollow Knight, murder-sim Hitman and zombie survival sandbox 7 Days To Die. While the third of those doesn't quite fit, the first two are among the best in their genres, though Hitman is arguably a genre unto itself.

That's not even mentioning the other handful of games to be unveiled at the end of the month. Plus, the upcoming Hitman 2 (due November 13th) will integrate with the original game, letting you take on old missions with new gear. Below, some trailers for the current trio of games, and some thoughts on each.

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10 PC games we're still looking forward to in 2018https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/goty-of-the-year-to-come-wipRPSMon, 17 Sep 2018 18:00:17 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/goty-of-the-year-to-come-wipHouse HouseAction AdventureUbisoft QuebecRPGUntitled Goose GameMicrosoft StudiosPlayground GamesAshenHitman 2RacingPuzzleAurora44BelowAnnapurna InteractiveAssassin's Creed OdysseyStory RichSCS SoftwareVigil GamesForza Horizon 4Disco ElysiumUbisoft MontrealTurn 10 StudiosVoidpointAmerican Truck Simulator - OregonBlockbusterCapybara GamesDarksiders IIIIO InteractiveIon MaidenFeatureIndieZA/UMGunfire Games

As we stare into the weary, craggy face of the final quarter of 2018, there is still a glimmer of hope. The games are not yet done. They will never be done. And the impending release of them, some close, some a little further away, stirs something within us. The delicate, easily crushed butterfly of excitement. We may catch it yet, to keep in our collection of emotions - the sharp pin of time pushed through and through it into the cork of eventual disappointement.

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Welcome to the jungle in Hitman 2 trailerhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-colombia-trailerAlice O'ConnorMon, 03 Sep 2018 12:40:19 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-colombia-trailerIO InteractiveStealthHitman 2

A new trailer for Hitman 2 shows Ian Hitman off on his hols in sweltering Colombia, creeping through the rainforest to murder fellas out S.T.A.L.K.E.R. in the gas masks and ponchos and all. What exactly these tropical cosplayers have done to deserve murder is a mystery we cannot begin to guess at, but the video shows that goodness me the forest really is lush and not just a wee base with trees in the skybox. I look forward to creeping through there, maybe even grabbing a swim. Have a look below.

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Hitman Season One missions remastered for Hitman 2https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-missions-remastered-in-hitman-2Alice O'ConnorMon, 20 Aug 2018 14:09:15 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-missions-remastered-in-hitman-2StealthHitman 2IO InteractiveWarner Bros.Gamescom 2018Hitman

All the missions of Hitman's first season will be updated and playable within Hitman 2, IO Interactive announced today. Which is great. This will give the missions news ways to do murders, as well as a little extra visual fanciness and new modes. Which sounds pretty chuffing great. IO do specify that season one owners will get the revamped counterparts in Hitman 2 for free, so it sounds like newcomers will need to pay for 'em. They call this principle of unified murder "World Of Assassination", which is probably meant to sound grand but does mostly remind me of Truck Simulator's World Of Trucks.

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Video: The most exciting PC games still to come in 2018https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/video-the-most-exciting-pc-games-still-to-come-in-2018Matthew CastleTue, 26 Jun 2018 17:00:43 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/video-the-most-exciting-pc-games-still-to-come-in-2018Battlefield VEA DICECrystal DynamicsStealthYakuza 0Ubisoft QuebecAction AdventureRPGBandai Namco EntertainmentFallout 76Code VeinHorrorPlatformerMicrosoft StudiosWargroovePlayground GamesBethesda SoftworksGearbox PublishingJust Cause 4Hitman 2DONTNOD EntertainmentChucklefish GamesStrategyUbisoftBethesda Game StudiosAssassin's Creed OdysseyStory RichYakuza KiwamiSquare EnixTransferenceForza Horizon 4Shadow of the Tomb RaiderUbisoft Montreal2018 previewCapcomSegaVideoBlockbusterShooterAvalanche StudiosEidos-MontrealThe Awesome Adventures of Captain SpiritIO InteractiveFeatureMonster Hunter: WorldCompulsion GamesBANDAI NAMCO StudiosWarner Bros. GamesWe Happy Few

Has it really been six months? 2018 is passing in a blur of frozen architects, drug-pushing prophets and accordion duets. Hell, six months ago the RPS Video Department was but a glint in Graham’s eye. You may also recall a gathering of the most exciting games of 2018, a rundown of the year as it looked back in January. With E3 done there’s a clearer picture of what the rest of 2018 looks like. Many games have slipped to February 2019 - the stampeding bandits of Red Dead Redemption 2 have them running for the hills - but we’ve rustled up 15 of the remaining games that fellow video person Noa and I are looking forward to.

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Welcome to Miami in Hitman 2's "gameplay" trailerhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-e3-gameplay-trailerAlice O'ConnorWed, 13 Jun 2018 13:27:28 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-e3-gameplay-trailerStealthHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveWarner Bros.E3 2018

Bienvenidos a Miami in a new trailer for Hitman 2 which crept out of E3 earlier this week, following its cinematic-heavy announcement. It shows Ian Hitman goin' to Miami--the city where the heat is on--to off people during a supercar race day, which will offer some exciting opportunities for creative murder in the stealth sandbox. This is a "gameplay" trailer in the "lots of clips of in-game things with no UI and often from angles you'll never see while playing" sense of the word, but that's E3 for you. Fear not! Actual gameplay footage of the E3 demo is starting to ooze out from the press.

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Hitman 2 is out this November, bigger, bolder, murderierhttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-confirmed-launching-novemberDominic TarasonThu, 07 Jun 2018 18:05:24 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-confirmed-launching-novemberHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveE3Warner Bros. GamesHitmanPlatformerSimulation

Much like Agent 47, Hitman 2's approach wasn't nearly as stealthy as it hoped to be, but the end results aren't to be sniffed at. Eagle-eyed internet people spotted its logo a few days back, but today Io Interactive officially announced the sequel to 2016's episodic murder-sandbox. Unlike the previous game, this one will be released all in one go (with plans for later expansions) and is available for pre-order, with the deal sweetened by immediate access to the Sniper Assassin co-op mode.

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Podcast: The games to look forward to at E3 2018https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/podcast-games-to-look-forward-to-at-e3-2018RPSThu, 07 Jun 2018 17:00:04 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/podcast-games-to-look-forward-to-at-e3-2018VampyrCyberpunk 2077PreyHitman 2PodcastFeatureE3 2018Fallout 76The RPS Electronic Wireless showSpelunky 2Assassin's Creed Odyssey

You better not shout, you better not cry, you better not expect the Elder Scrolls VI to be announced in front of an LA audience I’m tellin’ you why. E3 2018 is coming to town!

Yes, and with it, so come the takes. The RPS podcast, the Electronic Wireless Show, wants in on this. So here are some of our predictions, hopes and fears for this year’s dreaded multimedia assault on the nervous system.

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Hitman 2 revealed by logo on Warner Bros websitehttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-revealed-by-logo-on-warner-bros-websiteBrendan CaldwellTue, 05 Jun 2018 09:17:31 +0000https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/hitman-2-revealed-by-logo-on-warner-bros-websiteHitman 2Action AdventureIO InteractiveWarner Bros.HitmanSimulation

Welcome to leak week, those pre-E3 days more leaky than a colander of leek soup. This time, it’s Warner Brothers. They've only accidentally left a logo for Hitman 2 sitting around in the innards of their website, the big sillies. It’s gone now but was there long enough to be spotted by Twitter persons RobotBrush and Wario64. Hitman developers IO Interactive had been teasing an announcement on June 7 and it looks like this is it. We already knew the bald murderer was going on another set of homicidal holidays when IO confirmed they were working on a new entry last year. But now we know Warner Bros is officially involved too.

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