007 First Light Leads Inaugural IOI Showcase This Week

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So here’s the deal: IO Interactive—those folks behind the Hitman games, yeah?—are throwing this shindig called the IOI Showcase. It’s their debut one, so kinda a big deal, I guess? Anyway, it’s happening both online and in-person (wild, right?) and they’re gonna parade their upcoming game stuff. Honestly? Kinda excited.

Alright, it kicks off at 6 pm PDT or 9 pm EDT on Friday, June 6th. Or if you’re over across the pond, it’s like 2 am BST on Saturday. You can catch it on Twitch, YouTube, TikTok—you know, all the usual suspects for a 2023 stream-fest.

Now, what’s gonna be there? Trailers, big reveals, demos where you see actual gameplay (finally), and a live Q&A. I love those, don’t you? It’s like peeking behind the curtain. Plus, they’re gonna show off this Glacier engine thingy they cooked up. Sounds kinda snazzy.

Hakan Abrak, the big cheese over at IO Interactive, says they’re celebrating 25 years (yep, a quarter-century) of Hitman goodness. He promises surprises that’ll knock our socks off. We’ll see, Hakan. We’ll see.

Here’s the rundown of what to look out for:

• Hitman World of Assassination: Seems they have some slick updates or content coming up. Plus, more Hitman collabs. Personally hoping for a sneaky suit collaboration. Or something more low-key. Who knows.

• MindsEye: So here’s a twist—this one’s from Build A Rocket Boy—I totally dig the name—partnered with IOI. It’s this narrative thriller/action deal. Keeps growing, and we’ll get new stuff every month. I mean, that’s dedication. Coming out June 10, 2025, in case you’re jotting dates down.

• 007 First Light: Ah, the Bond fans, rise up. IO is doing their spin on James Bond. Bet many have been itching for this one. Revelation’s around the corner.

Okay, I got sidetracked there. Ah—the showcase is in June 2025. Better mark those calendars if you’re into this kinda gaming roller-coaster. Should be fun. Or at least a good way to kill a Friday night.

And that’s a wrap. If anything, the casual chaos of a first showcase should be entertaining.