Topic: Ex-Hitmen Devs from IO re-form Reto-Moto and plan to make Online MP Game

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Ex-Hitmen devs form a new game studio.

Currently, they planning for an Online MP Game

Hitman vets form new dev studio

The founders of Hitman and Kane & Lynch developer IO Interactive have announced the formation of a new studio called Reto-Moto.

The Denmark-based outfit is targeting the online multiplayer market, and although product details are under wraps, it has confirmed it is already in talks with possible business partners.

"We've seen the interactive online market develop significantly in the last five years," commented David Guldbrandsen, chief technology officer of Reto-Moto.

"Fresh from the global success of Hitman we think our new company Reto-Moto is well placed to capture commercial and creative advantage."

Neil Donnell, chief executive officer of Reto-Moto added: "It's imperative for any successful games developing company in today's market to have a leadership team with proven talent and track record.

"After 10 years working together at IO we know we have both."

More on Reto-Moto for official site

RETO-MOTO
Based in central Copenhagen, Reto-Moto is an entertainment software and technology company specialising in the creation of innovative online entertainment software.

Founded in 1997, Reto-Moto immediately created IO Interactive in a joint-venture operation with Nordisk Film. IO Interactive went on to create and release the multi-million selling “Hitman” and “Freedom Fighters” franchises. The former of which was licensed by 20th Century Fox for a motion picture released in November 2007.

In March 2004, IO Interactive was sold to UK Publisher Eidos Interactive in a £20 million acquisition deal to secure the ownership of the Hitman intellectual property and the development capacity offered by the studio.

The founding members of Reto-Moto have left their positions within IO Interactive and have reformed Reto-Moto. To strengthen the core group, former Executive Producer from Eidos, Neil Donnell joined the Reto-Moto team.

The entertainment industry has evolved significantly in the last ten years and this new company is designed and constructed to take advantage of the opportunities in the current and future marketplace.