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Mini Review Hitman: Absolution (Switch) - A Decent Port Of The Series' Black Sheep
Sins absolved?
Hitman: Absolution is widely regarded as the ‘black sheep’ of the series thanks to its focus on cinematic storytelling over player freedom. This is very much still the case with this fresh release on Switch from Feral Interactive, but now that original developer IO Interactive has righted the ship with the excellent World of...
Names are for friends, so I don't need one
Since this review was originally published, a patch has been released addressing various issues and adding a 'Frame Rate' option, which caps gameplay at 30fps. While we unfortunately cannot revisit games on an individual basis, it should still be noted that the updated game may offer an improved experience...
Review Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal (Switch) - Small But Potent QoL Additions Keep 47 Spry
Fibre-wired
Before IO Interactive blew everyone’s socks off with the sublime World of Assassination Trilogy, Hitman: Blood Money was widely considered to be the crown jewel of the stealth franchise. In fact, many consider Blood Money to be the progenitor of World of Assassination; a game that thrives on freedom of choice, offering up a total of 14...
Review Hitman 3 - Cloud Version (Switch) - Not Perfect, But Perfectly Playable
Portable Predator
Well, it's finally time. IO Interactive's superlative World of Assassinations trilogy draws to a triumphant close with Hitman 3, one final blast of slick and sophisticated missions for the unstoppable Agent 47 to shoot, strangle and poison his way through as he continues to close the net on the elusive Partners of Providence...
With a boss named 'Windy Pants', you know this game was made for the kiddies
The developers at IO Interactive - previously known for such mature titles as Hitman, Kane & Lynch, and Freedom Fighters - decided to switch things up this time around and try to create a game that they could play with their children; thus, the story and gameplay in...
Latest IO Interactive News
YesterdayThu, 4th Dec 2025
News IO Interactive Shares Lots Of Gameplay Details In '007: First Light' Dev Diary
Sweet, sweet gameplay deets
IO Interactive is in our good books big time off the back of all the premium-grade assassinating they've let us do across the globe as Agent 47. Now the team has taken up the mantle (the obvious next step for those paying attention) of James Bond himself, with 007: First Light. And ahead of the game's 27th March 2026...
Thursday6th Nov 2025
News Hitman: Absolution Shoots Onto Switch 1 Next Week
Switch 2 version remains undercover
We last caught wind of Hitman: Absolution back in July, when developer Feral Interactive announced that it was bringing its latest remake to Switch at some point in 2025, with a Switch 2 edition to follow. Things have remained quiet on the Switch 2 front, but today, we've had news of the Switch 1 version, and it's...
Saturday27th Sep 2025
News Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Including fixes specific to Switch 2
Hitman World of Assassination - Signature Edition didn't get off to the best start when it arrived on the Switch 2 in June, but IO Interactive has made an effort since then to improve the overall experience. With this in mind, the developer has now released another game update, which makes some updates across...
Thursday25th Sep 2025
News 007 First Light Adds Another Big Name To Its Cast List
Marvel-ous
It feels like we're learning more about IO Interactive's 007 First Light by the day, and today, the team has added another big name to the game's ever-growing cast list. As revealed in the above trailer, Gemma Chan is joining the cast as Dr. Selina Tan, MI6's Head of Tactical Simulation. According to the official IO blurb, Tan is "a...
Thursday4th Sep 2025
News IO Interactive Stuck Daniel Craig's Head On Agent 47 To Pitch 007 First Light
007-47?
Judging from the recent gameplay reveal, IO Interactive's 007 First Light is looking pretty marvellous, and it's heading to the Switch 2 on 27th March 2026. Now, in speaking with IGN, game director Hakan Abrak has revealed that IO managed to secure the video game rights
Wednesday3rd Sep 2025
News 007 First Light Is More Than Just Spies And Style, Launches March 2026 On Switch 2
The name's Light, First Light
IO Interactive's 007 First Light was one of the most surprising Switch 2 reveals during the April 2025 Nintendo Direct. The Hitman developers were already giving us its World of Assassination trilogy, but a brand new game — let alone a James Bond game? — yes please. Now, courtesy of today's 007 First Light State of
Monday1st Sep 2025
News '007 First Light' Deep Dive Gameplay Is Coming Later This Week
Thanks, Sony
IO Interactive's latest flagship title, 007 First Light, is heading to the Switch 2 in 2026. Now, thanks to an upcoming State of Play from PlayStation (thanks, Push Square), we're getting our first proper deep dive into the title's gameplay later this week on Wednesday, 3rd September.
Tuesday26th Aug 2025
News Hitman: World Of Assassination Updated On Switch 2, Here Are The Patch Notes
"47, your target is Frame Rate"
IO Interactive has launched a new update for Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition on the Switch 2. The key improvement here is the game's frame rate, which at launch failed to maintain its 60fps target at frequent intervals. The patch adds in a 'Frame Rate' option to stabilise the performance, and this...
Thursday31st Jul 2025
News Hitman: Absolution Sneaks Onto Switch 1 Later This Year, Switch 2 In 2026
"Names are for friends, so I don't need one"
Aww, mate. That sub-header quote from Hitman: Absolution has made us sad now. Poor Agent 47. It must be lonely being an insane psychopath who spends his time flying around the world, looking cool, getting free clobber, and offing folk in trendy nightclubs. However, chin up, baldy, as we've got some good...
Monday21st Jul 2025
News Hitman: World Of Assassination Has A Hidden 'Performance Mode' On Switch 2
Performance increases of up to 62.5%!
When we reviewed the excellent Hitman: World of Assassination for Switch 2 just a little while back, we came away as impressed as ever with IO Interactive's incredible world-building and gameplay. However, we were also a little bit disappointed with the game's performance at launch. For a title we really love...
Friday11th Jul 2025
News Hitman Developer Is Working On Switch 2 Performance Issues "Right Now"
Thank goodness
Hitman: World of Assassination launched on day one with the Switch 2, and despite being an incredible game in its own right, there are undoubtedly some rather hideous performance issues on Nintendo's new console. Primarily, the unlocked frame rate rarely manages to hit that 60fps sweet spot, resulting in some horrible stuttering...
Saturday7th Jun 2025
News Hitman World Of Assassination Receives A New James Bond Mission Update
Mads Mikkelsen from Casino Royale returns
Hitman's developer IO Interactive has been busy this week with not only the reveal of 007 First Light but also the launch of Hitman World of Assassination on the Switch 2. In the leadup to its new James Bond game, the developer has now lifted the lid on its 'Casino Royale' crossover. This will bring the 007...
Thursday5th Jun 2025
News 007 First Light Official Game Reveal, Launching On Switch 2 In 2026
Starring a younger James Bond
James Bond will be returning in IO Interactive's new game 007 First Light and it's arriving on the Switch 2 and multiple other platforms at some point in 2026. The Hitman team has today shared the official announcement trailer, lifting the lid on a younger version of Bond who must "earn the number". Here's a brief...
Monday2nd Jun 2025
News IO Interactive's James Bond Game '007 First Light' Will Be Revealed This Week
A new hitman approaches
As if there isn't enough to be excited about this week, IO Interactive, the talented team behind the incredible (and coming soon to Nintendo Switch 2) Hitman: World of Assassination series, has just revealed that its brand new James Bond game, which we've known is on its way to the new console since April's Direct, is to be...
Friday25th Apr 2025
News Hitman's Switch 2 Pre-Order Trailer Shows Off Mario-Inspired Outfits And Goodies
Luigi, too
In case you missed it, the talented team at IO Interactive is bringing Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition to the Switch 2. The team has today released a new look at this particular version of the game while also promoting some extra-themed goodies Switch owners can expect. Admittedly, this isn't the first time Mario has...
Thursday11th Jan 2024
News Fibre Wire At The Ready, Hitman: Blood Money Launches On Switch This Month
Welcome back, 47
Following its initial announcment in 2023, Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal has been confirmed to launch on Nintendo Switch later this month on January 25th, 2024. The revamped re-release came to mobile platforms in November 2023 and boasted new features such as a mini-map and tailored touchscreen controls. The biggest addition came...
Wednesday4th Oct 2023
News An Enhanced Version Of Hitman: Blood Money Is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Prepare for your reprisal
Feral Interactive has announced Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal, an enhanced version of the 2006 stealth classic for the Nintendo Switch. There's no firm release date just yet beyond a rather vague 'Winter' window, but the game will contain all twelve sandbox missions from the original with a number of key enhancements from...
Thursday28th Jan 2021
News Hitman 3 Recovers Its Development Costs Within A Week
Excellent work, 47
Hitman 3's been out for just over a week and, no pun intended, it's been quite the hit. Whilst Switch owners received a Cloud Version of the game, we still thought highly of Agent 47's latest adventure, and it successfully topped the UK Charts last week. As a result, it isn't too surprising that IO Interac
Thursday21st Jan 2021
Poll Will You Be Buying The Cloud Version Of Hitman 3 On Nintendo Switch?
Agent 47 has returned
Another cloud game has today launched on the Nintendo Switch. This time around it's IO Interactive's Hitman 3. The Switch eShop application is a free download - allowing you to test out the connection before you actually buy the game. Cloud gaming obviously isn't at the point yet where it's the best way to play, but without...
Thursday9th Apr 2009
News Mini Ninjas Set To Invade DS and Wii
Hitman developer trains assassins of diminutive stature
IO Interactive – the studio behind the best-selling Hitman series of video games – has allowed its latest venture to spring from the shadows. Mini Ninjas is a cute-looking action title that features – yes, you’ve guessed it – vertically-challenged ninjas. It marks something of a...

































