# We talk 007, Amazon, Switch 2, Hitman and MindsEye with IO Interactive boss Hakan Abrak

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Podcast: [The Game Business Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-game-business-show-7266625)
Published: 2026-05-05T12:58:28+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1607

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In this week's edition of The Game Business Show, we are joined by Hakan Abrak, the CEO of IO Interactive and game director on 007 First Light. In our chat, we discuss Bond, the relationship with Amazon, support for Nintendo Switch 2, lessons from publishing MindsEye, the state of Project Fantasy and the future of Hitman. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thegamebusiness.com/subscribe

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