Danish studio IO Interactive has released a new version of the classic Hitman game, Hitman: Blood Money, called Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisal, with updated visuals and gameplay for handheld platforms like smartphones and the Nintendo Switch. While the original game is still widely available, the 2006 classic is praised for its refined sandbox levels and innovative mechanics, despite some tonal missteps. With the release of Reprisal, it stands as the best new Hitman game available, offering a glimpse into the evolution of the franchise's ideas and presentation.
A player in Baldur's Gate 3 has devised a strategy called "the nuke" where they pickpocket bosses and fill their pockets with gold before attacking them with the Blood Money action, dealing additional piercing damage based on the gold possessed. The community has embraced this strategy, with players saving up large amounts of gold to deal massive damage to enemies. This creative and efficient approach adds a fun twist to gameplay in Baldur's Gate 3.
The European Commission has reprimanded its top representative in Vienna, Martin Selmayr, after he referred to Austria's purchases of Russian gas as "blood money." Selmayr's remarks were met with criticism from Austrian politicians, with the ruling party calling for his dismissal. While some parties agreed with Selmayr's characterization, the Commission stated that his choice of words breached protocol standards. Austria's reliance on Russian gas has been a subject of scrutiny, with the European Commission aiming to reduce the bloc's dependency on Russian fossil fuels through its "REPowerEU" plan.
