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Geek Tyrant
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
New JAMES BOND Game From IO Interactive Officially Titled 007 FIRST LIGHT — GeekTyrant
IO Interactive has revealed the official title for its highly anticipated standalone original James Bond video game, 007 First Light . The announcement was accompanied by a teaser image, with the official reveal of the game set to take place this week. The game will feature "a wholly original Bond story," which is said to put players "into the shoes of the world's favorite Secret Agent to earn their 00 status in the very first James Bond origin story." IO Interactive CEO and co-owner Hakan Abrak previously discussed the game and he revealed that they won't be using the likeness of any actor who has portrayed 007 in the past. He goes on to confirm that the creative team will also be creating a completely new story for their original version of Bond. He explained: "It's important to mention: doing a licensed game is new to us. We've only done our own, original IPs (intellectual property), right? We've created these characters... ourselves, from scratch. 'So, I think for us to really embrace this fully, and really, as I said before, we don't like to work 'mechanical.' It's not just because it's a big IP, or it's a licensed game, and commercially this is interesting... It means nothing to us. We've taken a lot of non-commercial risks before. 'So, for us, it's about... we need to feel it, deep inside. The passion needs to be there, so it was very important for us that it wasn't a movie adaptation. So, it wasn't a game about... a specific movie, where the story has already been told." "It's very important that we could create a digital Bond. A Bond for the gaming industry... So it's a completely original story. This felt really, really important for us and we conveyed that to [James Bond owner] EON and they agreed that the result would probably be better doing it like that. "There's always excitement around a new Bond. It's amazing, what they have done with the franchise over the years. Every Bond kind of defines a generation and it's amazing how they kept reinventing themselves over so many years. So, we're not only inspired by one movie, or games and whatnot. 'We're inspired by the whole thing, and just sucking things into us to make an original Bond, an original story, but that is absolutely true and recognizable in the values there is in Bond. I'm really looking forward to creating a new community that the gamers can call their own." I'm looking forward to seeing what this game will entail, and we'll learn more soon!
Express Tribune
13 hours 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.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Everything we know about the newly announced James Bond game 007 First Light
(Image via IO Interactive) After years of anticipation, finally, the key details about the upcoming James Bond game 007 First Light have been revealed by IO Interactive. The details promise a fresh take on the legendary spy, allowing the players to witness 007's birth. While a full glimpse will arrive imminently, setting the stage for the bold new chapter, here is all we know about the promised project for now. 007 First Light official reveal and first look confirmed IO Interactive has finally pulled back the curtain and named the long-awaited project 007 First Light. The teaser image revealed the shadowy figure, which is presumed to be Bond, holding the Walther PPK, hinting at the grittier and much more tactical take on the character. Additionally, the Earn The Number tagline further reinforces the angle of the origin story and Bond's early career, where the players will expectedly witness Bond rising to become the 00 agent and getting a license to kill. While the game's official description confirms the original Bond origin story, there is expected to be no rehashing of the existing films. Instead, there will be a fresh narrative and quite possibly a setup of a trilogy. The full reveal of the game is expected during the Summer Game Fest, featuring some never-before-seen gameplay and interesting insights into the Bond era. Beyond that, IO has also confirmed that the game will use a powerful Glacier Engine. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cặp EUR/USD: Đà Tăng? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo It is also confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch 2, right alongside its launches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Potential gameplay story details and more While the specific mechanics are under wraps, Earn The Number premise does offer some strong clues. Fans can expect the narrative-driven experience—the transformation of Bond into the deadliest agent of MI6. The expertise of IO Interactive with First Light and Hitman suggests that the game would likely emphasize strategic takedowns, stealth, and open-ended mission designs. However, the signature action of Bond—explosive shootouts, espionage, and high-speed chases expectedly will also play an important role, taking players to navigate the high-stakes mission that needs resourcefulness, lethal precision, and a bit of cunning. CEO Hakan Abrak emphasized that Bond is ' built from the ground up for gamers " and is designed for the players to call their own and even grow with them. Such emphasis on the original narrative will allow IO Interactive creative freedom while navigating the core tenets of Bond-exotic locations, formidable villains, high-octane set pieces, and more. The Glacier Engine further promises a visually immersive experience. 007 First Light developmental journey and ambitions ahead The game was announced back in late 2020. It was originally revealed under the codename Project 007, and the details have remained scarce for years. IO Interactive steadily built the needed anticipation by confirming some key hires like Rodrigo Santoro, the former Ubisoft veteran, as their Missions Director. The studio consistently emphasized its commitment to crafting the authentic and ground-up Bond experience that's distinct from films. Significantly, IO Interactive envisions 007 First Light as the launchpad for the potential trilogy. Abrak explicitly stated that he hopes the origin story can blossom in the major saga. While the recent acquisition of Bond IP by Amazon MGM Studios adds a new dynamic, IO Interactive seems to be deeply invested in establishing the definitive version of 007 for the gaming world. Currently, the imminent reveal marks the true beginning of the ambitious mission.
Geek Culture
16 hours ago
- Business
- Geek Culture
‘007 First Light' James Bond Game From Hitman Developer IO Interactive Revealed
Hitman studio IO Interactive has shed new light on its upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, with the title getting an official reveal sometime this week. As announced via a post on the game's Twitter/X page, IO Interactive released an image detailing the silhouette of James Bond, unveiling its new name alongside the words 'game reveal this week'. Additionally, the hashtag 'EarnTheNumber' was included, alluding to the fact that the game would most likely feature an origin story detailing how Bond earned his 007 designation. First revealed back in 2020 under the name Project 007 , the upcoming game will feature an original story separate from the events of the films, with IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak previously stating during an interview that he hopes the game will kick-start a 'big trilogy' in the future, and create 'a young Bond for gamers', one that they can 'call their own and grow with'. The new game also marks a shift in focus for the studio, as IO Interactive is putting its renowned Hitman franchise on hiatus and instead placing all its bets on the 007 First Light, with chief creative officer Christian Elverdam previously telling Eurogamer that 2023's Hitman: World of Assassination (previously titled Hitman 3 ) will be the last mainline game entry for some time to come, although the title would continue to receive updates down the line. Hitman 3 (2021) For now, fans don't have to wait much longer for the first official game reveal of 007 First Light , as the title would likely make an appearance at either the Summer Game Fest showcase on 6 June or the Xbox Games Showcase on 8 June. Specific gameplay details and the all-important reveal of its release date or window would likely occur then, although the title was already previously confirmed for a release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise 'duds' like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3 . He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying. 007 First Light IO Interactive James Bond Project 007
CNET
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
007 First Light: Here's What James Bond Might Be Up to in His Next Game, Based Mostly on My Hopes and Dreams
More than 70 years after the character first appeared in the novel Casino Royale, James Bond is being reinvented yet again. The latest news comes from IO Interactive, makers of the Hitman games, who announced the title of its upcoming Bond game: 007 First Light, which will be shown off later this week. It has been an interesting year for Bond, with longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson handing creative control over to Amazon MGM Studios in February, and the studio hiring Amy Pascal and David Heyman as their effective replacements. And almost 30 years after the iconic GoldenEye 007 blended espionage elements into first-person shooter gameplay on the N64, we're getting a glimpse of the next incarnation of Bond video games, from a studio that has lots of experience with stealth and subterfuge. The website for First Light describes it as "a wholly original Bond origin story" that will be about Bond earning his 00 status. In Bond lore, agents are only granted 00 status after killing one (sometimes multiple) people as part of an assignment. But guessing that James Bond will have to shoot someone in an upcoming 007 game isn't exactly the boldest prediction. So, what should we expect Bond to be up to in this game? I own all of the Ian Fleming 007 novels and most of the movies and have seen every official Eon-produced Bond film. Based on that extensive experience and (moreso) the willingness to blindly gaze into a crystal ball, here's what I think we might see in First Light. Searching for a missing 007 After decades of books and movies following myriad incarnations of James Bond, a lot has already been explored, but one thing the movies haven't really touched is what happened to the previous 007. That point comes up in the plot of an Anthony Horowitz Bond novel, but is otherwise fresh territory for a game portraying Bond's origins. James inheriting the 007 designation after investigating the disappearance of his predecessor could add new layers of meaning and weight to the title. Discovering Spectre Spectre, the Special Executive for Counter-intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge and Extortion organization, became a recurring antagonist in Fleming's later novels and a frequent presence in Connery films. It's basically a melting pot of criminal organizations from around the world, allowing for conveniently apolitical villainous agendas. Bond unraveling the threads that lead to MI6's first encounter with SPECTRE would be a fun way to nod to the character's history while still treading new ground. Uncovering MI6 corruption Bond himself is prone to going rogue, usually because he of course knows better than the official orders handed to him, so another possible angle is sending him to investigate possible traitorous activity inside his own organization. This could play nicely with the "earning 00 status" element, presenting Bond with situations where he's tasked with taking out former agents gone bad. IO Interactive has said that this will be an original incarnation of Bond -- no Connery, Craig, etc. look-alike. The title teaser shows us a silhouette of the character, but we should get our first proper look at the character in a few days.
