IO has put out a number of job listings to work on a game with features that hint at Kane & Lynch 3.
There's also call for a senior multiplayer programmer to work on multiplayer technology that "lays the foundation for a yet unannounced 3rd person game with strong cooperative multiplayer elements."
Other listings point to "an unannounced AAA action title".
It's a bit late in the day to be adding to the Hitman Absolution team and, with the focus on co-op multiplayer, Kane & Lynch 3 is the most likely candidate.
Despite a much better reception for Kane & Lynch 2 compared to its predecessor, even IO admits that the series is like Marmite. So you'll either love or hate the idea of a third.
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only_777 on 28 Sep '11 said:
New Kane & Lynch game?
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Gambini on 28 Sep '11 said:
Oh God...
WHERESMYMONKEY on 28 Sep '11 said:
Hell yes! I'll have more kane and lynch any day.
mogel94 on 28 Sep '11 said:
Ugh
Desert Fox on 28 Sep '11 said:
Just don't f*** up Hitman, please.
The Bossman on 28 Sep '11 said:
I have both K&L games and they suck hard. £20 for both of them about a year ago, but they're garbage. Just release Hitman first please then focus on making K&L if you HAVE to..
TheLastDodo on 28 Sep '11 said:
Kane & Lynch is the Jason Voorhees of gaming.
a3HeadedMonkey on 28 Sep '11 said:
Why?! Who on earth do they expect to buy this?
jdkoke on 28 Sep '11 said:
Who the f**k is buyin these games?
JD_Method on 28 Sep '11 said:
Knew there'd be a lot of hate in the comments.
I'd buy it though. I enjoyed the previous games.
silent moose on 28 Sep '11 said:
Kane and lynch 2 was a decent shooter that took action to a new level of intensity and offered interesting multiplayer and I quite liked it but I'd much rather have a new mini ninjas or if they'd be willing to grow some balls a new freedom fighters game.
SpandexArmstrong on 29 Sep '11 said:
I really like the K&L characters & settings, its just a shame that the games arent perfect. They were still fun & I love the atmoshere they create. Heres hoping that the third time is the charm!
only_777 on 29 Sep '11 said:
You need to make your jokes a little clearer, that sounded like you actually like Kane & Lynch.
ladycroft142 on 1 Oct '11 said:
I think Kane and Lynch are two of the most interesting characters in video games simply because of their conflicting personalities and completely unconventional relationship. As fascinating as the characters are however the gameplay is always severely lacking. The first game had mindless AI and snapping into cover was a nightmare while the second was a jumbled mess graphically and had one of the worst anti-climaxes ever in a game. I'd like to see a third though as I think with some major improvements to the gameplay, as well as the already addictive multiplayer mode, it could be a really good franchise.