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News - Eidos acquires Hitman developer as profits rise /// Eurogamer The purchase of IO is expected to be completed by the end of the month, and sees Eidos handing out an up front payment of £23 million (€36 million) in cash and stock, along with a payment of up to £5 million (€7.5m) linked to four year performance of the studio. IO, whose last game in the Hitman series sold over three million units, joins a line-up of internal Eidos studios which includes Crystal Dynamics and Ion Storm Austin in the USA along with Core Design and the recently founded Beautiful Game Studios here in the UK. Along with the Hitman series, IO Interactive was also responsible for the surprisingly enjoyable Freedom Fighters, published by Electronic Arts last year. www.eurogamer.net /article.php?article_id=54774   (270 words)

Programming:Io - Wikibooks, collection of open-content textbooks This is disjointly licenced under the GNU FDL, the CC BY SA, and Io's license. Io has many ways to write things to the console, so at times it can be confusing about which one to use. In Io, there is a difference between creating and changing the value of variables. en.wikibooks.org /wiki/Programming:Io   (2257 words)

Sharky Games - '+$ArtG+' - '+$ArtC+' - '+$ArtN+' IO Interactive was established in September 1998 as a joint venture between Nordisk Film & TV A/S and game developer Reto-Moto. Recently I had the opportunity to speak with IO Interactive’s Jens Peter Kurup, who is one of the Animators currently working on Hitman: Codename 47. IO Interactive actively seeks the most talented College students to work at the studio. www.sharkygames.com /games/articles/hitman_codename47   (315 words)

CVG - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) IO: The game is set in an alternate version of today, where the Soviet Union has won World War II; the game takes place in a New York City that's been invaded by Soviet troops. IO: Levels are grouped into chapters, each chapter has between two and five levels, and they're all inter-connected, so I can pass one level, move on, or go back to an earlier level. IO: We have a few different seasons in the game, it starts in Summer and goes through Autumn and then to Winter, and the Autumn levels are night levels, and actually there is some stealth involved in those levels. www.computerandvideogames.com /news/news_story.php?id=94326   (1243 words)

PlayStation Pro 2.0 - News - Eidos acquires IO Interactive IO’s technology platform will be implemented in other projects of the “Group,” propelling the potential of next generation titles forward considerably. IO Interactive Managing Director James Flösser followed up with, “Eidos is an ideal partner for IO with an inspired and successful management team who share a similar production and development ethos to our own. IO’s upcoming title will be published by Eidos -- Hitman: Contracts, the third installment in the series, will hit stores April 20th on Playstation 2, Xbox, and PC. www.playstationpro2.com /news/2004/03051.html   (262 words)

Connors Communications - Cablevision Creates iTV Developers Program Cablevision created the iO Interactive Television Developers Program to support the growth of interactive channels by providing selected Cablevision partners with a consolidated and easy to access resource, containing the company's requirements for interactive products on its advanced platform. "iO continues to bring a new level of digital functionality to the marketplace, including an innovative line-up of enhanced television channels," said Patrick Donoghue, vice president of Interactive Television at Cablevision. Accessible to all current iO interactive television partners and select potential partners via http://itv.cablevision.com, the program includes authoring and usability guidelines, code samples, code guidelines and iO style references. www.connors.com /press/cablevision-developers.html   (396 words)

Eidos acquires Io Interactive   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Eidos says that the acquisition of IO secures the future rights of the Hitman series and significantly strengthens the company’s European creative base and development resource. In addition, the deal will facilitate the use of IO's leading edge technology platform across Eidos Group, which will play a key role in the development of next generation titles. Io Interactive was established in September 1998 as a joint venture between Nordisk Film and TV A/S and the game developer Reto-Moto. www.oresundit.com /composite-1834.htm   (193 words)

Xbox Developer: IO Interactive IO Interactive (IOI) was established in September 1998 as a joint venture between Nordisk Film & TV A/S and game developer Reto-Moto. The first title "Hitman: Codename 47", a third-person 3D action game was published by Eidos Interactive in November 2000. In a world where the Soviet Union won the Cold War, a fierce conflict is unfolding in the streets of America. developers.teamxbox.com /company/311/IO-Interactive   (333 words)

Search Results: io - ABCNEWS.com There was Europa, with at least some of the conditions that are believed to be necessary for life, and Io, so volcanically active that one area the size of New... Io is one of the most exotic places in the solar system, with lava flows, lava lakes, and giant calderas covering its sulfurous landscape. IO DATA is a leading manufacturer and provider of high-quality computer peripheral products including memory card, smartmedia card, multimedia card,... infospace.abcnews.com /_1_ZU5T7O03GG6FHY__info.abcnws/dog/results?otmpl=dog/webresults.htm&qcat=web&ran=&qkw=io   (348 words)

Eidos Acquires IO Interactive: Game News - The Armchair Empire Eidos, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, announces that it has reached agreement to acquire IO Interactive, the Danish based studio responsible for the hugely successful Hitman franchise. The acquisition of IO secures the future rights of the Hitman series and significantly strengthens Eidos' European creative base and development resource. In addition, the deal will facilitate the use of IO's leading edge technology platform across the Group, which will play a key role in the development of next generation titles. www.armchairempire.com /videogame-news/multi-platform/March-2004/eidos-acquires-io-interactive.htm   (418 words)

Export success for Danish computer game Hitman 2   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Danish computer game manufacturer IO Interactive is expecting to employ 20-30 more staff this year thanks Hitman 2 : Silent Assassin. In 2002 IO Interactive had a turnover of almost DKK 100 million (USD 15 million) and a pre-tax profit of DKK 40 million (USD 6 million). According to MD Janos Flösser IO Interactive is currently developing up to six new games which will be finished during the next three years. www.investindk.com /visArtikel.asp?artikelID=10237&nav=&print=   (228 words)

Hitman Central - GameSpot   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Hitman: Blood Money is the latest installment in the notorious assassination series, developed by IO Interactive, and takes killing for money to a whole new level. About Eidos Interactive Ltd Eidos Interactive Ltd is part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG) one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software. The Xbox 360 game, IGN learned from an independent source close to the English publisher, will be the same in content and in storyline as the current generation versions of Blood Money, but will feature enhanced graphics, lighting and special effects, similar to the way Tomb Raider is on Xbox 360... www.gamespot.com /pages/unions/home.php?union_id=bloodstain   (1145 words)

Cablevision Brings Digital Television to Morris County with Launch of iO: Interactive Optimum Already regarded as the most robust digital service offering in the cable industry, iO is rolling out in Morris County with increased functionality, additional digital channels, and a new, more user-friendly interface that provides customers with an even greater digital experience. The cost for the Digital Basic Package, which provides iO customers with 26 digital networks, access to VOD, Mag Rack, access to 15 premium movie channels, Enhanced TV sites, digital music channels, the interactive programming guide and e-mail, is $9.95 a month. iO enables customers to email family members and friends right from their television sets without requiring a computer and providing separate email addresses (username@io.tv) for each member of the household. www.connors.com /press/iO_041702_0.html   (1112 words)

Cablevision   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) With nearly 1.2 million iO customers as of June 30, 40 percent of Cablevision's cable customers are iO digital cable customers, up from approximately one percent penetration just two years ago. iO offers customers access to more than 200 channels, including 50 premium movie channels, 45 channels of commercial-free digital music, more than 700 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, 16 high-definition programming services and groundbreaking interactive television applications. Zodiac Gaming develops, publishes and distributes interactive games delivered through digital cable set-top boxes, allowing consumers to play a wide range of single and multiple player games on their televisions using a simple remote. www.cablevision.com /index.jhtml;jsessionid=00CP5YUB555IWCQLASDCF3Q?id=2004_10_25   (839 words)

IO Interactive Part IV - The Final Showdown at Binary Bonsai   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) IO Interactive Part IV - The Final Showdown Well it's nearing that time where I once again transport myself to devil's island - more specifically Copenhagen - where the (hopefully) final interview with IO Interactive is to take place. I had originally planned to go tomorrow and then spend the night at Rasmus', but Rikke is still a bit sick and I want to spend tomorrow tending her. binarybonsai.com /archives/2003/09/22/io-interactive-part-iv---the-final-showdown   (396 words)

Technorati Tag: io   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20) Io at MSN Shopping Save on today's great music, CD's, soundtracks, box sets and more. IO on eBay Find Io items at low prices. Buy Io Stock for $4 No account or investment minimums and no inactivity fees. www.technorati.com /tag/io   (404 words)

3DActionPlanet - A Member of The GameSpy Network Eidos cut no corners in promoting this highly anticipated title - ads were usually visible across most major gaming websites, and a whopping five trailers and two playable demos were released to the public. Content to try its luck once again, the team at Io-Interactive is hard at work on the sequel to Hitman, this time hoping to convince gamers of what a novel concept the gameplay is really built on. Officially confirmed several weeks ago in an interview on the 3DActionPlanet hosted site, HitmanHQ, Io-I revealed a bit about the progress and what improvements are being made to ensure a more widely appreciated title. www.3dactionplanet.com /features/firstlooks/hitman2   (718 words)

Business Wire: Cablevision Systems Corporation Introduces Next Generation iO: Interactive Optimum Digital Service "iO is the most robust digital service offering in the industry and the ideal choice for consumers seeking a powerful and diverse home entertainment experience," said Kristin Dolan, vice president of digital product management for Cablevision. Among these navigation tools is a fully searchable program listing that enables customers to search by keyword such as an actor's name, or run an advanced search that specifically finds the keyword within a particular programming type, like movies, news, sports or documentaries. iO now also includes an improved menu structure for its expansive library of free and for-a-fee VOD titles, including menu screens that organize iO's line-up of on-demand programming by category. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_2002_April_8/ai_84561333   (425 words)

Eidos plc Completes Acquisition of IO Interactive A/S -Part One- Part two of the acquisition, which involves the Company's compulsory acquisition of the remaining interest in IO Interactive from the residual shareholders (pursuant to Danish legislation), will commence today. This part of the transaction is expected to be completed by 30 June 2004 for a total cash consideration of GBP 2.4 million. Based in Copenhagen, IO Interactive develops advanced 3D computer games for the global market. www.tmcnet.com /scripts/print-page.aspx?PagePrint=http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2004/apr/1027953.htm   (548 words)

IO Interactive Part III - The Callback at Binary Bonsai IO Interactive Part III - The Callback at Binary Bonsai So yeah, got a call tonight from one of the main men in IO asking me to come over to them again on the 24th to discuss the further details of the possibility of my future employment. I went and asked why the hell they hadn't answered you yet yesterday, and got the answer that they were just about to send stuff out. binarybonsai.com /archives/2003/09/11/io-interactive-part-iii-the-callback   (392 words)

Voodoo Extreme: IO Interactive Expands August 06, 2003 - The popularity of Hitman 2 has enabled IO Interactive to expand dramatically according to Boomtown: IO Interactive, the developers of Hitman 1 & 2 and the soon-to-be-released Freedom Fighters, are enjoying a string of successes at the moment. Hitman 2 was such a big hit (hahah) that the company has increased its workforce by 50% since January. ve3d.ign.com /articles/432/432389p1.html   (90 words)

Cablevision and Sesame Workshop Partner to Launch First Ever Television Package of Sesame Street Themed Interactive ... The Sesame Street Games package offers unlimited access to fun, easy-to-play games designed to educate and entertain young children ages 2 to 5 with Elmo, Grover, Zoe and the rest of their favorite Sesame Street characters by pressing a single button on the television remote control. With more than 1.8 million iO customers as of September 30, more than 60 percent of Cablevision's cable customers are iO digital cable customers, the highest digital penetration in the nation. iO offers customers access to more than 200 channels, including 50 premium movie channels, 45 channels of commercial-free digital music, more than 1,200 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, 18 high-definition programming services and groundbreaking interactive television applications including subscription games packages. www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/12-12-2005/0004232286&EDATE=   (801 words)

IGN: Io Interactive to Hire More Hitmen August 6, 2003 - Boomtown is reporting that the Danish lads at Io Interactive are experiencing quite a bit of success these days and with success comes money, which means growth. Of course, Io went on to develop the much improved Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and is now working on Freedom Fighters, a simplistic squad-based shooter utilizing the same base technology as those two aforementioned games. According to Boomtown, due to the success of its past projects, Io has seen a workforce increase of nearly 50%, bringing the total count of hard working men and women up to about 150 employees, with an extra 20 to 30 to be added by year's end. pc.ign.com /articles/432/432508p1.html   (402 words)

The Armchair Empire - Xbox Reviews: Hitman 2: Silent Assassin A feature of the game that can be both good and not-so-good is the artificial intelligence of the interactive characters of the game, especially the bad guys. If you run up to a civilian, you will cause them to flee away from you, and in some cases they will alert the authorities or enemies you are trying to avoid about your presence. The best method is to walk through all areas of the game where you will be interacting with people. www.armchairempire.com /Reviews/XBox/hitman-2-silent-assassin.htm   (1494 words)

iO and News 12 Partner to Bring Digital Cable Customers Comprehensive Local Election Coverage on Demand We are extremely pleased to be able to present our iO digital cable customers with this first-of-its-kind opportunity to view this award-winning local coverage on demand, at no additional cost." Long Island residents will have access to daily updates of the News 12 "Island Vote 2005" series coverage on demand. iO offers customers access to more than 200 channels, including 50 premium movie channels, 45 channels of commercial- free digital music, more than 1,200 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, 18 high-definition programming services available at no additional cost and groundbreaking interactive television applications, including subscription games packages. About Optimum(R) Optimum, Cablevision Systems Corporation's (NYSE: CVC) suite of advanced digital cable services includes iO: Interactive Optimum digital cable, Optimum Online(R) high-speed Internet and Optimum Voice(R) digital voice-over-cable, all delivered over the company's fiber-rich, state-of-the-art network that passes 4.4 million homes in the New York metropolitan area. www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/10-18-2005/0004171823&EDATE=   (903 words)

Blue's News: News Comments Eidos Interactive announces that they are acquiring Danish developer IO Interactive, creators of the Hitman series: Well, Eidos is based in the UK and many of their development houses are spread over Europe and the U.S. All of EA's studios are in the U.S. Might be a little less efficient for Eidos to consolidate like that. although I think that IO is just as talented (if not more in some regards) than the current Ion Storm crew. www.bluesnews.com /cgi-bin/board.pl?action=viewthread&threadid=47475   (789 words)

Eidos announces results and acquisition of Io Interactive - News at GameSpot Eidos announces its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2003 and reveals its intention to acquire Io Interactive. One of Eidos' key upcoming titles is Hitman: Contracts, and the publisher today announced that it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the game's developer, Io Interactive. "Eidos is an ideal partner for Io, with an inspired and successful management team who share a similar production and development ethos to our own," added Janos Flosser, managing director of Io Interactive. www.gamespot.com /news/2004/03/04/news_6090628.html   (593 words)

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