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2h ago
IO Interactive detailed how its Glacier engine was modified for 007 First Light during a gamescom dev session. Executive Producer Cris Vega and Principal Core Programmer Kristofer Hammarsköld explained the engine's independent runtime, editor, and resource system, plus the Virtual Platforms feature for hardware-specific tuning. The session covered three technology pillars: Cinematic, Fluid Experience, and New Tech, including new facial animation and global illumination systems.
13h ago
IO Interactive announced at gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 that Snoop Dogg will appear as an Elusive Target in Hitman World of Assassination. The collaboration content, titled The Herbalist ft. Snoop Dogg, launches as a free-to-play limited-time mission on August 27. The trailer shows Agent 47 blending in with Snoop Dogg's filming staff at a southern island location, with the target described as a legendary rapper from the hip-hop world. The mission runs from August 27 to September 26, according to Game Spark. The content is scheduled for release on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store, as well as PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2, and iOS. Denfaminicogamer noted that Elusive Targets are a limited-time event format in the series, and the official Hitman account teased the mission by saying a new snack is about to take the world by storm and that players must serve Dr. Cyrus Cane a taste of his own medicine.
Aug 11
d Anime Store's 14th anniversary campaign, themed "14 years old. That conflict becomes heat," puts 14-year-old anime characters on outdoor ads across six areas in four cities. The lineup includes Madoka Kaname, Tsunayoshi Sawada, and others, plus a new special movie connecting iconic scenes from the featured works.
Aug 11
Nijimen published a complete list of theme songs from the Katekyo Hitman Reborn! TV anime, covering all openings and endings from the 2006 broadcast through its 203-episode run. The list includes 8 opening themes and 17 ending themes, performed by artists such as SPLAY, LM.C, CHERRYBLOSSOM, and character duets like Sakura addiction.
Jul 18
An online lottery for Katekyo Hitman Reborn! featuring newly drawn illustrations of characters in suits and jackets will launch on July 23, 2026, on the kuji-biki-dou service. The lineup includes a BIG acrylic diorama, selectable acrylic stand figures, mini acrylic plates, and pin badges, among others. Each draw costs 770 yen. The sale runs through August 20.
Jul 8
A new lottery for the TV anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn! starts July 9, 2026, featuring watercolor-style goods of characters in pilot outfits. Prizes include carry cases, acrylic stands, luggage tags, and keyholders. The lottery runs online through August 20 and at select stores, with bonus ticket-style cards and a last-prize neck pillow.
Jun 28
A collaboration event between the TV anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn! and Namjatown will run at the Tokyo venue from July 17, 2026, and in Fukuoka from September 18. The event marks the anime's 20th anniversary with new cat-ear illustrations, mini-games, themed food, and original merchandise featuring 15 characters.
Jun 27
Good Smile Company announced a Nendoroid of Rokudo Mukuro's 10 years later version from the TV anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn!. The figure includes a trident, a mist owl named Mukuro, three expression parts, and a background sheet. It releases in December 2026 for 7,200 yen.
Jun 23
A Katekyo Hitman Reborn! pop-up store will run from July 3 to July 15, 2026, at two Tokyo-area Ito Yokado locations. The event features newly drawn Cutlery ver. illustrations of the Vongola Family and Varia, plus chibi character advance sale goods. Purchase bonuses include random postcards and box-exclusive can badges.
Jun 20
The TV anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn! is collaborating with karaoke chain Manekineko from June 25 to August 11, 2026, celebrating the anime's 20th anniversary. Newly drawn pirate-themed illustrations of the Vongola Family and Varia members appear on limited merchandise and collaboration drinks, including acrylic stands, can badges, photo cards, clear posters, and sticker sets.
Jun 11
A collaboration event between Katekyo Hitman Reborn! and Namjatown will run from July 17 to August 16 at Namjatown in Tokyo and from September 18 to October 18 at Bandai Namco Cross Store Hakata. The event includes original merchandise, mini-games, food, and a newly drawn full-body illustration plus 15 mini character illustrations.
Jun 8
Good Smile Company and Orange Rouge are releasing a POP UP PARADE SP two-figure set of Sawada Tsunayoshi and Reborn from the TV anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn!. The set, scheduled for November 2026, stands approximately 240mm tall and includes Dying Will flame effects. Tsuna is sculpted in Hyper Dying Will Mode with translucent flame effects, and Reborn is included as a companion figure.
Jun 6
Saber Interactive and IO Interactive announced Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered on June 6, 2026, a remastered collection of the first three Hitman games. The bundle includes Hitman: Codename 47 (2000), Hitman 2: Silent Assassin (2002), and Hitman: Contracts (2004). It is scheduled for release in 2027 on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The remaster updates character models, textures, and lighting while preserving the original tone and gameplay systems, including stealth, disguises, and multiple assassination methods. A graphics toggle lets players switch between original and remastered visuals at any time. A photo mode is also included. The Steam store page is live and lists Japanese text support, a feature absent from the original Steam releases of these games. Saber Interactive, known for previous remasters such as Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered, is co-developing the project with IO Interactive.