GoldenEye 007

[TrueVCU]

Could be false, but apparently some sites are claiming a leak from activision about an E3 announcement of a remake of GoldenEye exclusively for Wii/DS.

http://gamrfeed.vgchartz.com/story/8...by-activision/

http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=125721

I thought waiting 12 years for a StarCraft sequel was bad, but it turns out we've actually been waiting 13 years for a GoldenEye remake, and we didn't even know it was coming. Many companies have wanted to remake the game, and everybody else has wanted to play it, but it's always been held up by red tape. The James Bond License was bought by Electronic Arts in 1999, and then by Activision in 2007. However, the original GoldenEye 007 game for the Nintendo 64 was owned by Nintendo and Rare, and Rare is now owned by Microsoft, leading to a tragic custody battle over the years. Microsoft wouldn't let Nintendo re-release the original on the Wii's Virtual Console, and Nintendo wouldn't let Rare remake it for the 360's XBLA. Now we know why. Activision has their own remake ready, and it's exclusively for Nintendo's Wii and DS systems.



GoNintendo received an anonymous tip about a leaked Activision survey, with pictures of two covers for a Wii game, a golden Classic Controller, and a new Wii Zapper modeled after the infamous Golden Gun. It also had this tasty quote, revealing that the game will have improved graphics and physics, 8 player online multiplayer, and Daniel Craig will be replacing Pierce Brosnan:


"GoldenEye for the Nintendo 64 was a game that defined a genre. Now, after 13 years of gaming innovation, the legend is re-imagined. Developed from the ground up for the Wii, GoldenEye takes advantage of the latest technology to deliver the same intense experience with today's graphics and physics. Play a modernized version of the classic story with the new Bond (Daniel Craig), more lethal and cunning than ever as you take on missions around the world. Relive all the legendary moments from the original game: St Petersburg, the Caribbean and numerous other levels. Leverage the classic arsenal of weapons and gadgets as you fight Onatopp, Trevelyan and their adversaries, from the classic PP7 to the high tech assault rifle, sniper rifles and even the tank. The enhanced multiplayer experience offers 4 player split-screen like the original and introduces 8 player online matches. GoldenEye is 13 years better, are you?"

But that's not all. Then Eurogamer got their own anonymous tip, learning that the game is about to be announced at E3 and will be released in November. It is being co-developed by the UK-based Eurocom and the US-based n-Space. Eurocom previously worked on another Nintendo 64 Bond game, The World Is Not Enough, and n-Space has worked on some Duke Nukem titles, Geist, and the DS Call of Duty games. We'll have to wait until E3's official announcement, but I think we can assume that Eurocom will be developing the Wii title while n-Space develops the DS title.

I'm not sure how I feel about Daniel Craig sneaking into my pre-Craig Bond games, but then again Casino Royale was a remake of Bond's first adventure so maybe that makes GoldenEye post-Craig Bond? I'm not sure. Either way it's not that important, since Pierce Brosnan never fought Oddjob or Mayday, and it was still great fun in the 1997 game.



Like all late 90's attempts at photorealistic humans and environments, the graphics did age rather poorly over the years. But the gameplay was as solid as they come, and very deserving of a facelift with today's technology. It will be interesting to see how the younger generation of FPS gamers, those who grew up on franchises like Halo and Call of Duty, react to the grandaddy of console FPS games making its triumphant return. It was the best-selling FPS on a home console for 7 years after all, until Halo 2 took its crown. And it's still frequently referred to as the greatest game adaptation of a film ever made.

Personally, I can't wait to see the game's DK and paintball modes with today's graphics, or how many enemies they'll fit on the screen when a security alarm goes off. Klobbs in the Caverns anyone? RCP-90s in the Facility? Rocket launchers in the basement? 1 on 1, Aztec, Slappers Only? Speedruns of the Facility level are going to be all the rage, again.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Everyone will just say it's not as good as the original.

[Chris]

That would be awesome (Goldeneye Source is pretty sweet), but way for them to not know the difference between the golden gun and the klobb, if those pictures are even accurate, which would all rely on the validity of the rumor as well.

[Hylian-Advocate]

well...

I guess it would be cool.....but I am afraid it just won't be the same the second time around....

also.... It would be better it the Wii was HD.....just sayin'

[Xer0]

I don't think this market has any desire for a full priced Goldeye remake honestly. As an updated downloadable title like the new Perfect Dark on XBLA, sure, perfect setting. But when this game actually comes out I feel it will not be as good and go a long way to tarnishing the great name of Goldeye.

[Otacon305]

I'm with Patcher on this one: http://wii.kombo.com/article.php?artid=15886

Releasing ANY hardcore game on the Wii is an act of futility, even for Nintendo franchises (albeit slightly less so for them).

[Crazybone126]

Well, it's official the game is REAL. And the trailer can be found here http://www.nintendoeverything.com/41974/

[Otacon305]

Eh, doesn't look very good. Plus Daniel Craig? Wouldn't Brosnan be cheaper?

[masteratt]

Everyone will just say it's not as good as the original.

Everyone would probably be right.

[Generosity of God]

i like it. looking forward to finding out more at Nintendo's conference. i can't imagine Nintendo passing on showing off that they have this exclusively.

Eh, doesn't look very good. Plus Daniel Craig? Wouldn't Brosnan be cheaper?

contract probably forces them to use Daniel Craig. though i do hope they have all the Bond's available in multiplayer.

[Pro A.]

That would be nice, and each Bond could have a different one-liner or two. At least they aren't making a straight port. They're actually going out and making this game look like a 2010 Wii game. I'll give them that. The single-player, let's be honest, needs an update anyway. Half of the single-player missions in the original were junk.

[AC!D]

I have little faith in Activision these days. Quantum of Solace was the worst game ive purchased this gen. Heres hoping this isnt just a cash in and they have a good team working on it.

[masteratt]

Well the trailer looked good.
Worse thing in the trailer was Daniel Craig.

[pac4life]

The game was fun, they only had multiplayer from what I saw on the show floor...Impressions will be up hopefully. You guys have no idea how bad the internet is here.

[frosty]

oh yes i do... i'm a 3 year e3 veteran.

[Crazybone126]

Saw some hands-on with the game. Graphics are nice. It runs very smoothly, and it captures the essence of what GoldenEye is/was.

[D3adcell]

The game was fun, they only had multiplayer from what I saw on the show floor...Impressions will be up hopefully. You guys have no idea how bad the internet is here.

go to the media center. They should have good wifi and desktop computers connected there for anyone with a media badge.

[Generosity of God]

Saw some hands-on with the game. Graphics are nice. It runs very smoothly, and it captures the essence of what GoldenEye is/was.

good news. i really want this game. everytime i go back to play the original i cry because the controls just suck. i'm not a big fan of dual analog (it works but just annoys men). so playing with single analog was torture. it worked great back then but just doesn't feel good anymore.

now that it will be using Wii remote i'm going to be able to enjoy it all over again.

[Eidorian]

Goldeneye Source was epic fun. Are they even going to sell this on a disc for the Wii?

[Viper]

Goldeneye Source was epic fun. Are they even going to sell this on a disc for the Wii?

Absolutely. It's a full scale FPS with a major online focus. That first trailer I saw on the Internet a few days ago made it look like a WiiWare game. Seeing it in person made me change that assumption immediately.