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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A new James Bond has been revealed for 007: First Light – and he's 26
Amid the endless chatter about who might eventually assume the role of James Bond in the movie franchise, there has finally been some news. An official new James Bond has been announced, and he's young at 26. He'll be appearing in a forthcoming Playstation game called 007: First Light that is being released in 2026 and he looks very different to any Bond that has come before. For a starter, he's Gen Z. Playstation has said: 'In 007 First Light, play as James Bond, a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless new recruit, and discover an origin story for the first time. 'This is Bond as you've never seen him before — the youngest Bond fans have ever met. In 007 First Light, at only 26 years old, he isn't the fully fledged 007 you know from the tux-and-martini days but a man with sharp instincts, sometimes reckless, who is still learning when to fight, when to bluff, and when to disappear into the shadows.' Read more: Play Video In the story, the new digital version of Bond is working as a Navy air crewman for MI6 training to be a fully operational spy. The story has been developed in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios. Amazon acquired the rights to James Bond earlier this year in a move that was viewed as historic. It isn't yet clear what exactly the purchase will mean for the franchise, although the studio has committed to honouring the legacy of 007 in any further movie releases. Players of 007: First Light will get to travel the world to exotic locations from 'snow-drenched mountains to sun-soaked beaches' and meet iconic characters from the films and books, including Q, M and Moneypenny. There will also be the addition of new characters, including James Bond's mentor Greenaway, who will teach Bond the art of combat. More details are to follow ahead of the game's launch on PlayStation 5 in 2026. Last year one of Sean Connery's most iconic Bond films, Goldfinger, celebrated its 60th anniversary, and City AM's Deputy Life&Style Editor took an Aston Martin for a spin through the Alps to celebrate. The last James Bond film to be released in cinemas was No Time To Die, Daniel Craig's swansong, in 2021. As for the new James Bond for the film franchise, despite numerous reports last year stating at Aaron Taylor Johnson was near to signing a contract, nothing has been revealed yet. Other names in the ring include Idris Elba, Henry Cavill and Josh O'Connor. Read more: Sign in to access your portfolio
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Marvel, James Bond among PlayStation State of Play highlights
June 5 (UPI) -- PlayStation has unveiled a number of upcoming video games, including a new fighting game from Marvel and a new take on James Bond. Marvel closed out PlayStation's State of Play livestream event in a big way Wednesday with the surprise announcement of Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. The title, which hails from acclaimed developer Arc System Works (Guilty Gear, Dragon Ball FighterZ) along with PlayStation Studios and Marvel Games, is an anime-inspired fighting game with four vs. four tag team battles. Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Star-Lord, Storm, Ghost Rider, Doctor Doom and Ms. Marvel are the first characters confirmed for the game, with more on the way. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls comes to PlayStation 5 and PC in 2026. Earlier in the show, PlayStation released the trailer for 007: First Light from developer IO Interactive (Hitman). The game explores the origins of James Bond as a recruit in MI6's training program. The younger Bond sports a new look and is described by his superiors as reckless. Players take on the role of Bond as he attempts to track down 009. All of the hallmarks of a Bond film were present, including gadgets, cars and explosions. 007: First Light is set for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC in 2026.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
007 First Light revealed: New James Bond game by IO Interactive
Danish studio IO Interactive has confirmed the official title of its long-anticipated James Bond game. Formerly referred to as Project 007, the game is now known as 007: First Light and will be unveiled later this week, ahead of the annual Summer Game Fest. According to the game's official website, 007: First Light will present 'a wholly original Bond origin story,' allowing players to step into the role of the iconic British spy and earn their 00 status. The studio has not disclosed specific platforms for the game, but First Light was briefly teased during April's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, suggesting the title will appear on Nintendo's upcoming console. IO Interactive, best known for its Hitman series, is crafting the game independently of any existing James Bond films. Chief executive Hakan Abrak confirmed in previous interviews that the studio's iteration of Bond will be unique to its universe and not derived from the portrayals seen in cinema. 'What's exciting about that project is that we actually got to do an original story,' Abrak said. 'It's not a gamification of a movie. It's completely beginning and becoming a story, hopefully for a big trilogy out there in the future.' 007: First Light is set to launch as the opening chapter in a planned trilogy. Its announcement is part of a broader slate of third-party titles revealed for the Nintendo Switch 2, including Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, Street Fighter 6, Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, and FromSoftware's The Duskbloods. Nintendo also confirmed several first-party titles, such as Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World, and Kirby Air Riders. While IO Interactive has not confirmed whether First Light will feature at Summer Game Fest Live—scheduled for Friday, 6 June—fans are anticipating further details. The showcase is also expected to feature new footage from Hideo Kojima's studio and a mysterious title known only as Ill.
