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GamesIndustry.biz reports that IO Interactive has pushed 007 First Light on Switch 2 to March 2027, marking a third delay for the port. Technical producer Cristina Vega said the team …
GamesIndustry.biz reports that IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak will speak at Game Republic New Horizons 2026 about 007 First Light’s development. The Bond game has already sold over 4 million …
Amazon says no sequel plans are locked for 007: First Light, despite earlier comments suggesting MGM or Amazon Game Studios would handle it. Jeff Gattis now says the next Bond …
IO Interactive is closing its Istanbul studio after Xbox ended funding for Project Fantasy. The move follows staffing cuts tied to the deal collapse, while IOI keeps full ownership of …
IO Interactive is closing its Istanbul studio as it regains full control of Project Fantasy after Xbox pulled funding from the RPG. The move is part of a broader restructuring …
Xbox has ended its funding and publishing deal for IO Interactive’s online fantasy RPG Project Fantasy, putting the game’s production model under pressure and likely triggering layoffs. IO says it …
007 First Light has already moved 2.7 million copies in under two weeks, and IOI thinks it may be past 3 million already. For developers, the bigger signal is that …
Amazon’s comments suggest IO Interactive may not be the long-term steward of 007 after First Light, with the Bond rights holder signaling it could handle publishing and even development itself. …
IO Interactive is giving up self-publishing on future James Bond games, with MGM and Amazon Game Studios taking over publishing duties. For devs, that usually means a different funding, marketing, …
IO Interactive has ended its publishing agreement with Build a Rocket Boy for the game MindsEye, transferring publishing responsibilities to BARB. This shift comes after a troubled launch for MindsEye, …
IO Interactive has announced that the James Bond franchise is the only external intellectual property they are considering for future projects. This decision highlights their focus on a single, iconic …
IO Interactive's CEO, Hakan Abrak, discusses the upcoming 007 game and the impact of the GTA 6 delay on the industry. The interview highlights IO's growth as an independent studio …