No really, I’m not taking the piss here. There may be a thousand ways to die in the core missions of Hitman, but you’ve only got one chance to make an impact in the elusive missions that regularly pop up in Square Enix’s murder sandbox simulator. Elusive targets, contracted kills with a brief window of opportunity have popped up several times already since Hitman launched, offering the biggest challenge for your bang in this episodic title.
Some targets have been unscrupulous embezzlers. Others gun-running gangsters. But none of them have kicked Mel Gibson’s ass in a down and dirty street fight or managed to put up with Eddie Murphy’s antics for two entire movies. I am of course talking about Mr. Joshua himself, Gary Busey. And he’ll be the next elusive target in Hitman.
This all harkens back to an earlier promotional campaign, wherein both Gary Busey and Gary Cole urged players to kill their digital doubles while pleading their case. Busey clearly won that debate, with his statement “I walk old ladies into traffic”. The actual Hitman mission that Busey will pop up in will be called “The Wildcard”, and will have players scouring the Sapienza map for his cackling face.
There’s a slight change to the rules of this elusive target mission however. Players will have an entire week to kill Busey from July 21, with the usual parameters in check. Just don’t try to burn him alive. Mr Joshua scoffs at your flames. There’s more good news for Hitman fans this week as well. While episode 4 has yet to receive a concrete release date, today will see two bonus missions unlocked that fall outside of the main ICA plot line:
The Icon
When the town of Sapienza is taken over by a film crew shooting a new sci-fi blockbuster. Agent 47 must aim to retire one of the cast members during a climactic scene being staged late at night in the town square.
A House Built on Sand
Set at the frenetic night markets in Marrakesh, a mole for a major construction company is about to sell secrets to their largest rivals. Agent 47 is tasked with making sure the leak stops there.
The final three Hitman Episodes which happen to be set in Thailand, the United States and Japan will arrive later in the year before the full retail release drops in 2017.
Last Updated: July 19, 2016
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 19, 2016 at 11:04
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Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 19, 2016 at 11:06
There’s a small list of people, which if included in this game as targets, would result in hundreds of millions of copies sold…..
Original Heretic
July 19, 2016 at 11:24
“Shatner. I’d fight William Shatner.”
Kromas GG
July 19, 2016 at 11:27
Shatner?!! … Come on we all know Patrick Steward is where the real fight is at. 🙂
Original Heretic
July 19, 2016 at 11:31
Either one of them. They keep telling us about their last movements, and that’s just not right. “Captain’s Log…”
*shudder*
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 19, 2016 at 11:35
Hemingway 😛
Original Heretic
July 19, 2016 at 11:57
Tough one. He was a hard bastard, or so they claim.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 19, 2016 at 11:07
Gary Busey is awesome though
Darren Peach
July 19, 2016 at 11:27
One of my favorite films was Point Break growing up. Always had a soft spot for ol Busey. He does look a touch unhinged these days, But I guess you can’t fault him for a bike crash.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 19, 2016 at 11:35
Yeah, poor guy.
miaau
July 19, 2016 at 13:44
Under Siege. How much fun was his character? Loved it.
Darren Peach
July 19, 2016 at 11:21
That Mel Gibson picture reminds me of my dad. He never liked Mel, I reckon it had much to do with the way South Africans were portrayed in Lethal Weapon 2. Now, I guess there was popular sentiment back in those days to demonise us cause of apartheid ( Justifiably so ), but in reality many were victims of the system and were powerless to change it without risking their lives, My father fell into that category and probably didn’t like being thought of as a racist. I can attest to his liberal nature and insight into the rights of others, He brought me up that way, So, When old Mel showed his true colours and went on his racist tirade, I could not help but find my fathers natural instinct about the true character if this actor remarkable. You never realise how your parents teach you life lessons in the most subtle of ways.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 19, 2016 at 11:35
It’s funny how things turns out sometimes
Darren Peach
July 19, 2016 at 11:38
Yep. Although I will give Mr Gibson the benefit of the doubt and forgive him. I would want forgiveness in my life.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 19, 2016 at 11:46
There’s only true forgiveness if you can admit you made a mistake. It takes a big person to admit mistakes.
Original Heretic
July 19, 2016 at 11:24
Should be an easy target. Just aim for the teeth.
Hammersteyn_hates_Raid0
July 19, 2016 at 11:34
ROFL!