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Business Wire
a day ago
- Business
- Business Wire
IO Interactive Announces Olivier Perbet as Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer
COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IO Interactive, the award-winning developer and publisher behind the globally-acclaimed HITMAN franchise, is proud to announce the promotion of Olivier Perbet to Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer (CMRO). In this expanded role, Olivier will now oversee both marketing and revenue operations across the studio's portfolio, including Digital and Physical Sales, Business Development, and go-to-market strategy, as IOI enters an exciting new chapter of growth. Under Olivier's leadership, IOI recently celebrated major milestones with HITMAN World of Assassination surpassing 80 million players globally, and the successful announcement of 007 First Light. Share Olivier joined IO Interactive as Chief Marketing Officer in 2023, bringing with him over 20 years of experience across gaming, consumer electronics, and entertainment. Since then, he has played a key role in scaling IOI's global publishing capabilities, supporting the set-up of IOI Partners and delivering standout campaigns. Under Olivier's leadership, IOI recently celebrated major milestones with HITMAN World of Assassination surpassing 80 million players globally, and the successful announcement of 007 First Light, which drew worldwide attention as a reimagined James Bond origin story. In his new position as CMRO, Olivier will align all revenue-driving functions across marketing, sales, brand partnerships, and commercial strategy, strengthening IOI's position as an independent game studio and publisher. ' Rather than increasing the leadership ranks, we have found that the combination of both CMO and CRO is essential for success, ' said Hakan Abrak, CEO of IO Interactive. ' Olivier's brand creativity combined with commercial skills are the perfect alchemy for this new function. His strategic thinking and leadership have already been instrumental in shaping the vision for IOI, and I'm excited to see what we achieve next with him in this expanded role. ' Olivier shared his enthusiasm for what lies ahead: ' IOI is at an incredibly exciting moment in its journey. I'm thrilled to take on this new role and continue building on the momentum we've created, with HITMAN, 007 First Light, Project Fantasy and IOI Partners. As an independent studio, we have a unique ability to think long-term, build meaningful partnerships, and connect with millions of players in authentic ways. I look forward to helping IOI reach new heights in the years ahead. ' ABOUT IO INTERACTIVE IO Interactive is an independent videogame developer and publisher with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul, and Brighton. As the creative force behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last two decades, IOI is dedicated to creating unforgettable characters and experiences using their award-winning proprietary Glacier technology. IO Interactive will develop and publish a reimagined James Bond origin story with 007 First Light and is currently developing a new IP under the codename Project Fantasy. For more information, visit: © 2025 IO Interactive A/S. IO Interactive, IOI, HITMAN are registered trademarks of IO Interactive A/S. JAMES BOND, , and related James Bond Indicia © 1962-2025 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. JAMES BOND, and related James Bond trademarks authorized for use by IOI under license from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All rights reserved.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
007 First Light Preview: 'We've Built a James Bond For Games'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Bond is back, but you're not going to recognize him. In the first Bond game since 2012's dire 007: Legends, a game so bad it lost publisher Activision the Bond rights, the iconic spy is reborn as a 26-year-old rookie agent yet to earn his stars. According to Christian Elverdam, CCO of 007 First Light developer IO Interactive, the pitch to Bond custodian's Amazon MGM was simple: what if the people behind the Hitman series turned their hands to an even more iconic assassin? The newly unveiled Bond for 007 First Light The newly unveiled Bond for 007 First Light IO Interactive "We're very comfortable building a lot of different locations with social gameplay," Elverdam tells Newsweek. "And completing your missions without shooting. And so a big part of that [pitch] was actually just showing how Hitman plays as everything but a shooter - a very creative, stealth-action/spycraft game." There are plenty of crossovers between James Bond and Agent 47. They both travel the globe undertaking vital missions against shadowy villains, are well-trained in stealth and subterfuge, and equally comfortable shooting off firearms as well as their silver tongues. They're also fond of the odd disguise. Elverdam says 007 First Light will deploy every facet of Bond in delivering a similar plurality of gameplay styles, with multiple routes towards completing your objective. Is 007 First Light a Shooter? "This version is a Bond 360-degree experience," says Elverdam. "We also wanted to up our game when it comes to melee combat, shooting, also the fluent shift between melee and shooting, and then up the spectacle moments." For examples of 007 First Light's open-ended approach, Elverdam lets slip a secret: "Dissect the trailer because we left a few clues in there." 007 First Light Trailer At one point in the game's one and only gameplay trailer, you'll see Bond pick someone's pocket, suggesting his nimble fingers will let you steal keys and potentially plant evidence. There's also a look at the amateur agent's messy shooting technique, which sees him improvise by throwing his pistol when it runs out of ammo. This is a more desperate firefight than a polished enemy dispatch. 007 First Light Cars The frantic car chase is another staple of any Bond film. In the trailer, we see him speeding his gleaming motor through a sleepy European village. Add to copious use of gadgets (a laser watch, drone, and earpiece letting you communicate with handlers), and you have a game that finally seems to be getting Bond right. Elverdam calls them "gameplay verbs" - different actions you can take aimed at making you feel like Bond. For IO Interactive, the key consideration was propelling players through a faster story. That, however, comes at the cost of map size. A shot of the driving sequences in 007 First Light A shot of the driving sequences in 007 First Light IO Interactive 007 First Light Map Size 007 First Light's maps aren't on the scale of Hitman's sprawling but sedate social sandboxes, which invite replay after replay. IO Interactive discovered that leaning too far in this direction risked diluting Bond. "James Bond is a character-driven game, and it's a character-driven story. So you need obviously some forward momentum that is centred around James and his motivations." Is 007 First Light Like Hitman? That forward momentum comes in the form of funnelling - in other words, when the levels get narrower and the only way is straight ahead. Elverdam says 007 First Light is structurally similar to 2012's Hitman Absolution, albeit executed a whole lot better. "I think we've integrated the story very smoothly into the different missions. So it doesn't feel staccato," says Elverdam. "But the idea is obviously that you don't feel like this big distinction between when you're playing and when you're in cutscenes. It's much more fluent this time around." Action isn't Hitman's strong suit. Shooting has always felt stilted, and melee is more of a button-matching mini-game. That all changes for 007 First Light. 007 First Light Shooting Gameplay Shooting-wise, you'll be getting some extra help in the form of gentle auto-aim. "You just tend to hit some shots that you might, let's just say, behind the scenes, you might have missed them a little bit," says Elverdam. It's more about having fun than mastering the mechanics. Melee, meanwhile, has plenty more depth. "There is what I would call a real game in there," says Elverdam. "In Hitman it's much less of a game and much more of just pushing a button." 007 First Light Engine A dramatically updated Glacier engine powers the spectacle, with vastly more detailed NPCS, better animation, and overall higher world fidelity. We see Bond strut around glitzy hotel resorts, explore mountain chateaus, and parkour across nighttime cityscapes. IO Interactive even had to learn fresh filming techniques to make the game feel more cinematic, from nailing the camera motion to applying the right lens. It's all part of the new 360-degree Bond. "It's important to get that mixture right. It's almost like mixing the perfect cocktail. You need the right amount of everything." Hopefully shaken, not stirred. 007 First Light Release Date - When Does 007 First Light Release? 007 First Light is set to release for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S in 2026. There is no specific release date at this time.
Indian Express
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Blood Message trailer: A reflection of Black Myth Wukong and Ghost of Tsushima, NetEase announces first single-player game
After the exciting PlayStation State of Play event, which announced upcoming games like Astro Bot, First Steps, Ghost of Yotei, 007 First Light, and Nioh 3, among others, another enticing development is taking place in the world of gaming. Developers NetEase Games and 24 Entertainment have just announced a single-player action game titled Blood Message and dropped a 5-minute trailer. This will be NetEase's first ever single-player game. The game is set in the final years of the legendary Tang dynasty of China and follows the story of a nameless protagonist during the 'Dunhuang uprising'. The trailer opens with a shot of our protagonist wading through the desert while a voice in the background talks about the demise of the Tang dynasty. The game most likely is making a reference to the time when the dynasty weakened and lost control of the region of Dunhuang, which was a focal point of communication between China and the rest of the world. The region was fought over many times, and the story of the game seems to be set during one of those rebellions. We see our protagonist trying to rescue his son from the city before the war destroys it. He soon discovers that his son has decided to travel to the Tang capital as part of another uprising. ALSO READ: Call of Duty Black Ops 7 teaser: David Mason will battle fear itself to save a world on the brink of chaos. Watch From here the main narrative of the game begins, as we see a glimpse of the fight sequences and the overall world the story is set in. Some movements of the main character seem a bit like Assassin's Creed and Ghost of Tsushima, while the underlying presence of spirituality and belief in a higher someone reminds the viewer of the game Black Myth: Wukong, another game with Buddhist and Taoist folklore rooted deep within its story. The developers have already revealed that even though the game will feature an expansive world, the story in itself is linear in nature. Linear essentially means that while the players will have certain choices which can affect certain outcomes, the overall structure of the game shall remain fixed. No announcements about the release date have been made yet, and NetEase has not informed the audience about the consoles the game will be available on.
Geek Tyrant
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Mads Mikkelsen Returns as Bond Villain Le Chiffre in HITMAN x 007: FIRST LIGHT Video Game Crossover Event — GeekTyrant
Mads Mikkelsen is stepping back into villain mode—and not just any villain. Seventeen years after facing off with James Bond in Casino Royale , Mikkelsen is reprising his role as the cold-blooded Le Chiffre for a crossover event that brings IO Interactive's Hitman series face-to-face with its highly anticipated Bond game, 007 :First Light . This past weekend, Le Chiffre officially became the newest Elusive Target in Hitman , available across all major platforms including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and even the newly released Nintendo Switch 2. Players have until July 6th to hunt him down in a new mission titled The Banker. Mikkelsen himself provides the voice. According to the official event description: 'Mads Mikkelsen returns as Le Chiffre, the iconic private banker to the criminal underworld, known for his mastery of games of chance and probability. 'A recent failed venture left him in dire straits, losing vast sums of both legitimate and illicit capital, and in a desperate bid to recover, he has arranged a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Monarchique in Paris. 'Agent 47 has been tasked with infiltrating the perilous event and will have to find his way to his target to prevent havoc being wreaked across the world.' IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios announced the crossover during Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles, where Mikkelsen took the stage with IO CEO Hakan Abrak to reveal the collaboration. The event doubles as a promo for IO's upcoming Bond title 007: First Light , set for release in 2026. There's also a little bonus for players: anyone who takes out Le Chiffre during the limited-time Hitman mission and has an IOI account will unlock an exclusive casino suit for 007: First Light . It's pretty cool that Mikkelsen is playing Le Chiffre again after all these years. He's easily one of the most memorable Bond villains of the modern era.
The Independent
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Mads Mikkelsen to reprise iconic James Bond character for Hitman collaboration
Mads Mikkelsen is reprising his role as Le Chiffre from the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale in a collaboration with the Hitman video game series. Mikkelsen will voice Le Chiffre in Hitman: World of Assassination, where the character will be an "Elusive Target" for Agent 47. IO Interactive, the developers behind Hitman and the upcoming James Bond origins game 007 First Light, announced the collaboration at Summer Game Fest 2025. In the game, Le Chiffre is trying to recover from a failed venture by arranging a high-stakes poker game at the Casino Monarchique in Paris, where Agent 47 must stop him from causing havoc. Mikkelsen expressed his excitement about returning to the role, noting that this time, Le Chiffre is "more confident, he's unpredictable and ruthless."
