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James Bond May No Longer Be With Activision

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 15:28
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The most dangerous foe of James Bond may have at long last been defeated in a somewhat unexpected way.  I’m not referring to longstanding 007 villains such as Blofeld or even new entities like Silva as I’m instead referring to Activision - the company which for the last six years has wasted the James Bond franchise.

GoldenEye 007: Reloaded [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 11/07/2011 - 07:26
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Overall Feeling: 

You shouldn’t let the name fool you or cloud your perception as GoldenEye 007: Reloaded isn’t as great as either of the things that inspired it, the 1995 film or the classic Nintendo 64 game.  As a James Bond adventure the reimagining of GoldenEye is passable to an extent but is lacking the character and entertainment value of the source material – which may not be real-world era gritty but still holds up well today.  Game wise GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is simply another average FPS game that maintains a consistent level of action which is hardly enhanced or is varied in any way.  It would’ve been great to receive a modern day version of GoldenEye that could live up to the original but instead we have a thoroughly average licensed FPS game.

The Pros: 

+ Original soundtrack is amazing.

+ It’s easy to blow through the game in one setting if you’re looking for an afternoon rental.

+ Daniel Craig is still a boss, even in video game form.

The Cons: 

- Missions are completely dull and in some cases are broken up in a weird way.

- Gameplay is responsive for the most part but it’s nothing we haven’t seen before (think CoD: 007).

- Reimagined GoldenEye plot has some nice beats but feels odd and well-known characters become mere throwaways.

- No major 007 style presented at all.

- Online modes are laggy and the net code as of now (at least on the PS3) is really poor.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
4

Video games are in a way the last true source of creativity we have going on today.  Every now and then we get a film or TV show that breaks the mold by trying something different, but for the most part its video games that allow us to have our imaginations go wild due to the creativity that we’re experiencing and interacting with.

See What GoldenEye 007: Reloaded's HD Sheen Looks Like In This Premier Trailer

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 07/20/2011 - 06:56
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Yesterday we got an early reveal for GoldenEye 007: Reloaded for the PS3 and Xbox 360 and today Activision has officially revealed all the goodies the HD remake will offer.  Aside from offering the same experience that Wii gamers had the privilege of playing last year, GoldenEye 007: Reloaded will include several new MI6 Ops Missions that will entail 007 engaging in missions that require specific tasks to be completed. 

James Bond's Latest Mission Is Almost Ready To Be Revealed

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 06:46
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The latest adventure of James Bond will be shown to us very soon, as in it’s going to go public in two weeks. After skipping E3 (I can attest to this since Activision wasn’t showing it behind closed doors), James Bond will be making a splash at the San Diego Comic Con just like he did last year when James Bond: Blood Stone was shown.

Yet Another GoldenEye Game May Be Coming Out, This Time Possibly For The HD Consoles

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 07:31
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Last year Activision did something that made some people happy and infuriated others: they released a new version of GoldenEye.  Far from being a modern day update of the classic Nintendo 64 game, Activision’s GoldenEye release (which was exclusive to the Wii) was a complete reboot of the GoldenEye plot complete with new scenarios and levels being created along with the more modern twists that were also thrown in.  For what it was GoldenEye was a solid James Bond game but the whole Wii only thing irked a lot of people, even if GoldenEye’s history is tied with the N64.

James Bond: Blood Stone [Review]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 11/08/2010 - 09:16
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Overall Feeling: 

James Bond: Blood Stone may not give 007 fans and action video game fans the ultimate James Bond experience, but as a first outing it’s solid. The mix of 3rd person action and stealth which is coupled with driving segments feels natural and is executed quite well in the context of the game as it’s seamless and surprising. The gunplay offered in the game and doesn’t get tiring in the five hours it takes to complete the game but at times feels like it’s going through the paces a bit. With a so-so multiplayer mode and not a lot of replayability in the single-player campaign, gamers and 007 fans shouldn’t miss out on Blood Stone but it’s more of a rental if anything.

The Pros: 

The gunplay and melee combat may not match or exceed what we’ve gotten in other games but it’s executed well and controls quite nicely. Even though the driving segments can be a bit hit and miss, the action in them is really damn crazy. Keeping in tune with the 007 franchise, the game visits some nice locations with some cool scenic moments.

The Cons: 

Visuals are a bit hit and miss. The driving segments are a bit too linear and feel too grounded in constant trial & error. The online mode is kind of meh to be honest. Some of the coolest stuff Bond does in the game is limited to the cutscenes. From a narrative standpoint the story is lacking a punch and the ending is too much of a teaser.

ShogunGamer.com Rating : 
7

Every two years in November I look forward to one thing in particular. No, it isn’t Thanksgiving, or the first time snow hits the streets of Chicago.

A behind the scenes look of James Bond 007: Blood Stone [Video]

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Mon, 09/13/2010 - 08:14
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As I’ve stated earlier, I’m still slightly befuddled over the lack of hype concerning James Bond 007: Blood Stone. 007’s latest video game mission may be published by Activision, but that doesn’t mean its quick cash-in or is merely a Call of Duty clone like Quantum of Solace was.  So far what we’ve seen of Blood Stone looks rather polished and in a way is a spiritual successor to EA’s 007 game Everything or Nothing aka the best James Bond game ever made.

New James Bond: Blood Stone trailer shows 007 kicking ass in style

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 19:21
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Believe it or not there’s a new James Bond game coming out in less than two months.  It’s definitely a bit odd that so far 007’s latest gaming venture hasn’t exactly garnered the usual hype of past games, whether it’s just the standard anticipation or the pointless comparisons toward the much lauded about GoldenEye for the N64.  But come early November Activision will be giving gamers James Bond: Blood Stone, an entirely original James Bond adventure featuring Daniel Craig as the world’s top secret agent.

The GoldenEye remake rumor pops up again

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 11:49
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Today news is floating around that Activision has sent out a survey detailing a Wii version of the N64 classic GoldenEye.  While the source of this news is a bit suspicious, it isn’t too far off from becoming a reality.

British retailer leaks name of new James Bond game

Submitted by Ian Fisher on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 08:05
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James Bond fans may still be reeling from the news that Bond 23 has been postponed, but 007 isn’t down for the count.  At this point it’s public knowledge that Activision, the current owner of 007’s video games rights, plans on expanding the James Bond franchise past movie tie-in games.

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