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Engadget
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
IO Interactive's James Bond game '007 First Light' is coming in 2026
To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. The developer of Hitman: World of Assassination, IO Interactive, is finally showing off its take on a James Bond with a new trailer that debuted during Sony's summer State of Play on June 4. IO Interactive originally announced it was working on "Project 007" back in November 2020, and only recently shared that the game was called 007 First Light and would be a "James Bond origin story." Given how much of a Hitman level can be defined by 007-esque antics like using disguises, infiltrating enemy bases and using gadgets, IO Interactive seemed like a natural fit to make the next game in the franchise. IO Interactive's first trailer is unfortunately narrative-focused, depicting early moments from this new Bond's career, including his training in the Navy. Many of the most memorable Bond games have hewed closely to existing plots or visual depictions from from the franchise's over-60-year history, whether the single-player story of GoldenEye 007 adapting key moments of the film, or Pierce Brosnan's likeness being used in James Bond 007: NightFire. IO Interactive is taking a deliberately different approach, telling a Bond origin story and creating an original version of the character that isn't based on one of the films. To be clear, the future of the James Bond film franchise is still a little uncertain in its own right. Longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson handed off creative control of the franchise to Amazon MGM Studios and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman in March 2025. They've yet to announce a new film or recast James Bond, who was most recently played by Daniel Craig. IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X /S an PC in 2026.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Hitman: World of Assassination to release on Switch 2 soon; Pre-orders now open
Agent 47's action-packed journey is making its way to the Switch 2, with fans of the iconic assassin now able to preorder Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition ahead of its release. The game, set to launch on June 5, will retail for $60 and bring the entire Hitman saga to the new console. It includes Hitman (2016) and its two sequels, Hitman 2 and Hitman 3, offering a thrilling experience for new players and returning fans alike. Hitman: World of Assassination: Preorder Bonus for Signature Edition Players who preorder Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition for Switch 2 will receive exclusive in-game content, including the Quack Pack and Signature DLC packs. These include additional costumes and items inspired by Mario and Luigi, adding a playful twist to Agent 47's usual gear. Also read: Google doodle brings the half moon to life with interactive card game: Here's how to play A Complete Hitman Experience This collection is announced as the ultimate Hitman experience for the Switch 2. It combines all three main campaigns from the series, plus extra content such as bonus locations, additional missions, and various game modes like contracts mode, escalations, and elusive target arcades. With this much content, players can expect a extended gameplay experience. Preorders for the physical edition are available through retailers like Amazon and Walmart, though it's important to note that the game will be distributed as a Game-Key Card. Players will need to download the game after authenticating their purchase via the kit. Also read: Sony PS5 brings back retro themes and introduces new 'Audio Focus' feature Hitman: World of Assassination invites players to take on the role of Agent 47, a skilled assassin carrying out high-profile contracts around the world. The game's design encourages stealth, as players navigate through heavily guarded areas, often relying on disguises and careful planning to eliminate their targets without detection. The open-ended gameplay provides a high level of re-playability, as each mission allows for a variety of strategies and approaches. Also read: BGMI introduces official redeem codes: Know how to claim free in-game exclusive rewards Other Switch 2 Games Available for Preorder Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition is one of several third-party titles available for preorder on Amazon. Other upcoming Switch 2 games include new releases like Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, as well as updated versions of older games, such as Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and Yakuza 0 Director's Cut. First Published Date: 28 Apr, 12:59 IST
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Beware, scammers can clone your voice in seconds: AI Voice Call scam explained
AI Voice Call Scam: Imagine, one day, you get a call from one of your loved ones, your wife, child, parents, or even a dear friend, sounding in distress. They tell you about an emergency they are in and ask for money so they can get out of the dangerous situation. You would help them, right? Most would, and that is the natural thing to do. But what if we told you that it could actually be a scam? Yes, a scam (not new) is going around that involves scammers using artificial intelligence technology to clone a loved one's voice and then use it to trick people into siphoning off their hard-earned money. This scam has recently been spotted spreading in the US, according to several reports, where scammers have been targeting the elderly, receiving calls from people pretending to be their grandchildren. Notably, this is a type of AI deepfake that has become alarmingly convincing. Also Read: How to stream PS5 games on your Windows PC So, you might be curious about how these scammers gain access to your voice. Firstly, they can find your voice on social media. A McAfee report from 2023 states that scammers only need about three seconds of your audio to create a convincing voice clone. It also mentions that more than half, 53 percent of adults share their voice online at least once a week. What happens is that these scammers use voice cloning technology to imitate people's voices and send fake voicemails, or even call a victim pretending to be their loved one. They usually act as if they are in distress and urgently need help. What's the worrying bit? The worrying part is that there are both free and paid tools available to carry out these scams, and most only require basic expertise and experience to use. This is why this scam seems to have taken off. And the thing is, it's not just limited to the US, we have also seen the same scam happening in India. Scammers pretending to be police officers reach out to people, saying that their loved one has been arrested in connection with a potential crime. They then make you talk to the supposed loved one, who is often heard crying and in distress. Reportedly, scammers use AI cloning technology to make themselves sound like your loved ones. Out of fear of their loved one being arrested, people often end up sending money to these scammers in an attempt to free them. Also Read: Hitman: World of Assassination to release on Switch 2 soon; Pre-orders now open Whenever you receive such a call, always make sure to call your loved one, the one the scammers are pretending to be, to confirm if they are indeed in distress. This could potentially save you a lot of money. Secondly, considering these voice clones are made by AI, the voices are often not perfect. So, whenever you do receive such a call, try engaging the scammer in a longer conversation and carefully analyse the voice for any inconsistencies. AI-cloned voices can sound robotic, with oddly similar-sounding sentences. If you spot this, you will know it's not the real deal. Finally, if you do end up losing money this way, it's in your best interest to reach out to the authorities and report what has happened. MOBILE FINDER: iPhone 16 LATEST Specs, Price And More
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Yahoo
Conor McGregor files appeal against Dublin sexual assault civil verdict
Conor McGregor has launched an appeal against the high court judgement that he sexually assaulted Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel in December 2018. According to numerous Irish outlets, the former UFC two-division champion's appeal was filed Friday. At the time of publication, the grounds for the appeal have not been made public. In November, a jury of four men and eight women found McGregor to be liable for sexual assault in the civil lawsuit filed by Nikita Hand. The jury found that the co-accused, James Lawrence, did not sexually assault Hand. Hand was awarded damages of almost €250,000. Hand had sued claiming that both men had raped her in the Beacon Hotel on Dec. 9, 2018. Both men denied that they had raped Hand and insisted they had consensual sex with her. In November, during the proceedings, Hand gave evidence that she was 'brutally raped' by McGregor. She told the court that she feared for her life during the incident. Hand's legal representatives alleged that Lawrence falsely claimed he had sex with her to damage her character. McGregor was additionally ordered to pay the bulk of Hand's costs for the civil action. In January, the high court ordered McGregor not to disseminate CCTV footage featuring Hand. He was ordered to destroy or give back any footage in his possession. Justice Alexander Owens, who oversaw the civil lawsuit, ordered the mixed martial artist to make a sworn statement detailing how he had deleted the footage. On Thursday (Feb. 13), Hand's senior counsel John Gordon told the high court that he had received a copy of a second sworn document on the previous day, but it was signed Feb. 7. He told the court that he believed the affidavit to be 'entirely inadequate' and claimed that McGregor had not complied with one aspect of the judge's order. Gordon said its contents raises 'further significant issues' about Mr McGregor's 'bona fides' and said they need time to consider the document and will be applying for leave to the court to cross examine him on the matter. The matter will be heard in court on March 6. Since the jury found in Hand's favor, multiple retail giants in the United Kingdom and Ireland dropped any products related to McGregor. In addition, Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey — the alcohol brand founded by the fighter — announced that it no longer intends to use McGregor's name or likeness in its marketing. Video game developer IO Interactive also distanced itself, removing content featuring McGregor from its video game "Hitman: World of Assassination." McGregor, 36, has not competed in the UFC since a July 2021 loss to Dustin Poirier, during which he suffered a broken leg. He was scheduled to return against Michael Chandler in June at UFC 303, but ultimately withdrew from the bout due to a broken toe. In addition to the Dublin case, McGregor currently faces a new sexual assault lawsuit stemming from an alleged 2023 incident in Miami. More recently, McGregor dropped multiple racial slurs in a social media tirade against former UFC rival Khabib Nurmagomedov.
