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Hitman: Absolution

Square Enix Trademarks "Hitman: Sniper Challenge"
Written Thursday, January 26, 2012 By Lee Bradley
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Square Enix has filed a trademark for a mysterious new Hitman title. First noticed by Siliconera, the game (it's gotta be a game with a name like that), is called "Sniper Challenge."

Filed a couple of days ago, the listing reveals nothing beyond the title. It does sound rather like a mobile game though, doesn't it? At a stretch it could be an XBL title, but we doubt it. Full release? Not a chance.

Hitman dev Eidos has already announced the intention to expand its Montreal operation, with new talent being drafted in to work on a fresh Hitman game, amongst other projects. But is this what they had in mind? Or, more likely, is this a minor project designed to complement the release the unannounced title and Hitman: Absolution?

We don't know, but what we do know for sure is that Hitman: Absolution will be out at some point this year... probably.




 
 

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Comment #1 by cheevo360
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 08:44:29 AM
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Agent 47 is king!!


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Comment #2 by cheevo360
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 08:47:10 AM
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Maybe sniper challenge is other mode in Absolution so singleplayer story mode and sniper challenge mode or XBLA or mobile either. I cannot wait Absolution so far :)


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Comment #3 by The Bum-Mobile
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 09:58:32 AM
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I'd bet it's a mobile game.


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Comment #4 by maggotdude
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 10:20:15 AM
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kinect xbla game maybe?


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Comment #5 by XxStuartxX 1990
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 10:31:24 AM
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Probably a prerelease title which will offer unlocks for the main game......Maybe


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Comment #6 by Aiden 514
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 10:39:45 AM
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#4 Proberly not a kinect enabled.


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Comment #7 by Verdinial Staff
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 10:42:47 AM
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'Shitman' is a terrible game when its a full retail release. I doubt a faggy watered down mobile game is going to set the charts alight if thats what it is!!!!!!!! :( :( :(


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Comment #8 by francisrossi
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 11:21:07 AM
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Shovelware?


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Comment #9 by Grey Delta
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 11:28:52 AM
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That pic reminds me so much of Robbie Williams... *shudder*


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Comment #10 by i got squeezed
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 11:30:27 AM
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Can we get a release date for Absolution please?


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Comment #11 by Deadwood GB 24
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 11:32:38 AM
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I think this could be the name of some sort of DLC to come out after the game or at least mult player mode. I don't think it's a "whole" new game.For me got DLC written all over it, time frame fits. With alot of the game now done some the team can be moved on to work on other things like some Hitman DLC.


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Comment #12 by ViNyLek
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 11:52:01 AM
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Just bring out Absolution=) Would be nice if they remade first 3 in HD instead. I bet that would sell. Not sure what to think about this... Maybe future DLC?


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Comment #13 by cheevo360
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 03:53:48 PM
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#7 Hmmm shitman? Nah Agent 47 told me and other gamers that you are worst then shitman. cheers!!!


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Comment #14 by High Lord Sigma
Thursday, January 26, 2012 @ 04:30:17 PM
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Yeah, this definitely sounds like a side project. I've never played a Hitman game before, so I see no reason not to start now.

@#7: Yeah, Agent 47 is the worst gaming character ever. He can't do anything right. Hell, he probably couldn't garrotte me even when I have my back tur


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Comment #15 by Skititlez
Friday, January 27, 2012 @ 02:08:22 AM
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I'm actually curious as to if it could be a Facebook game. Developers have been branching that way with their franchises..


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