so i just heard the news about io interactive, the studio behind hitman and the new 007 game, and it's kinda sad. they're having to lay off some of their team members due to some setbacks with their upcoming fantasy rpg project. i've been following this project for a while now, and i was really excited to see io interactive try their hand at a fantasy game - it's a big departure from their usual stealth games.

apparently, the studio had a partner lined up to help with the project, but that partnership has fallen through. this means they've had to make some tough decisions, including letting some of their staff go. io interactive has promised to support the affected employees through this transition, which is nice to hear. it's always tough to see people lose their jobs, especially when it's due to circumstances beyond their control.

despite the setbacks, io interactive is still committed to making this fantasy rpg happen. they've even said that the game is still on track to be released, although we don't know when that will be yet. it's cool to see the studio is still passionate about the project, even if things haven't been going smoothly. and let's be real, their latest game, 007 first light, has been a huge success - it sold 3 million copies in just two weeks, which is insane.

it's also been revealed that xbox was the partner that pulled out of the project, which is a bit of a bummer. i was hoping we'd see this game on multiple platforms, but now it's unclear what will happen. preorders are available at major retailers, but i'm not sure if that's still a good idea given the current state of the project. i'm still keeping my fingers crossed that thisRead more: Full article on www.gamespot.com

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