{"id":20718,"date":"2012-05-11T18:52:04","date_gmt":"2012-05-11T08:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=20718"},"modified":"2012-05-11T18:52:57","modified_gmt":"2012-05-11T08:52:57","slug":"hitman-absolution-creates-world-first-pre-order-initiative-with-hitman-sniper-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=20718","title":{"rendered":"HITMAN\u00ae: ABSOLUTION\u2122 CREATES WORLD FIRST PRE-ORDER INITIATIVE WITH HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE"},"content":{"rendered":"

SYDNEY (May 11, 2012)<\/strong> \u2013 IO Interactive A\/S, a Square Enix studio, today announces HITMAN\u00ae:<\/em> <\/em>SNIPER CHALLENGE\u2122<\/em>, an exclusive standalone pre-order sniper experience, available to play from the moment* customers pre-order their copy of HITMAN\u00ae: ABSOLUTION\u2122.<\/em> The HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE<\/em> pre-order promotion will be available starting May 16.<\/p>\n

HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE<\/em> is not a part of the main game, but has been created as a bespoke standalone experience to reward fans who pre-order HITMAN: ABSOLUTION.<\/em><\/p>\n

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From a balcony overlooking a roof-top party, you are tasked with taking out Richard Strong, Jr., CEO of Stallion Armaments, along with his entire staff of bodyguards. Skilled players will capitalize on score multipliers, discover secret extras, unlock equipment upgrades, and marvel at the many creative ways one can discretely dispose of a body while they work to fulfil their contract in the most efficient way possible.<\/p>\n

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The high-powered Kazo TRG sniper rifle and a host of other upgrades can be unlocked and carried over into HITMAN: ABSOLUTION. <\/em>Also an online leader board will allow players to compare their sniping abilities with players around the world, supported by various challenges to determine who has the best sniping skills. Keep an eye on www.Hitmansniper.com<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

\u201cAgent 47 is the best in the business so it seemed appropriate to create the best pre-order reward possible for our fans,\u201d said Jon Brooke, Brand Director of the Hitman Franchise. \u201cHITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE <\/em>is a way of thanking customers and giving them a taste of Agent 47\u2019s skills from the moment they pre-order the game.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Along with all Australian & New Zealand pre-orders, customers will also receive the \u2018ANZ Limited Edition\u2019 version of Hitman Absolution at launch. This includes advanced access to a range of in-game Agency Weapons, at a standard RRP; \u00a0\u00a0The Agency Jagd P22G pistol will suit silent assassins, whilst the Agency HX UMP SMG and the Agency SPS 12 semi-automatic shotgun will give Agent 47 the power to fight his foes head on.<\/p>\n

HITMAN: ABSOLUTION<\/em> is scheduled for global release on November 20th<\/sup> 2012 for the PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC. Developed by IO Interactive A\/S, a Square Enix studio, HITMAN: ABSOLUTION<\/em> is not yet rated.<\/p>\n

* Customers will be able to pre-order HITMAN: ABSOLUTION from May 16 and will be able to play HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE from May 16 through access to Xbox LIVE\u00ae or PlayStation Network. The PC version will be made available through Steam from August 2. Terms of the pre-order programmes will be set by individual retailers in each country where HITMAN: ABSOLUTION is available for pre-order. Please refer to retailers for full terms and details.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Related Links<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE Official Homepage: www.hitmansniper.com<\/a><\/p>\n

HITMAN: ABSOLUTION Official Homepage: http:\/\/www.Hitman.com<\/a><\/p>\n

HITMAN: ABSOLUTION Official Facebook\u00ae page: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Hitman<\/a><\/p>\n

Join the HITMAN community: http:\/\/www.barcode-society.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SYDNEY (May 11, 2012) \u2013 IO Interactive A\/S, a Square Enix studio, today announces HITMAN\u00ae: SNIPER CHALLENGE\u2122, an exclusive standalone pre-order sniper experience, available to play from the moment* customers pre-order their copy of HITMAN\u00ae: ABSOLUTION\u2122. The HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE pre-order promotion will be available starting May 16. HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE is not a part<\/p>\n

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