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GI Live: IO's independence, with Hakan Abrak

GI Live: IO's independence, with Hakan Abrak

FromThe GamesIndustry.biz Podcast


GI Live: IO's independence, with Hakan Abrak

FromThe GamesIndustry.biz Podcast

ratings:
Length:
49 minutes
Released:
May 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For the next few weeks, we'll be delivering audio versions of some of the best sessions from our recent GI Live: Online event. This week, our head of games B2B Chris Dring speaks to IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak about the rollercoaster journey the Hitman studio has been on for the past few years. The conversation covers everything from IO's split with former publisher and parent Square Enix, through the risky period of supporting Hitman 2016 alone, charting the rise of the World of Assassination trilogy with Hitman 2, and culminating in full independence and self-publishing for this year's Hitman 3.  You can also watch the full session on our YouTube channel. For more news, insight and analysis into the world behind video games, visit www.gamesindustry.biz.
Released:
May 7, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Regular news discussion show offering insight into the global video games market for industry professionals. The GI.Biz's world-leading team of experienced trade journalists, who spend each episode breaking down the biggest stories, lending their thoughts on the latest trends in the market, and discussing the implications for video games as a business