Fact Check: Is there a GoldenEye 007 remaster?
The official confirmation of the long-anticipated GoldenEye 007 remaster has remained elusive despite rumors suggesting that a remaster of the iconic game is in the works and that it is in a near-complete state. The 1997 Nintendo 64 title did not have many expectations to fulfil, but quickly went on to etch its name into the annals of video game history.
A steady dosage of rumors and leaks over the past several months has indicated that GoldenEye 007 remaster does indeed exist. Players have been clamoring for an acknowledgement from the developers, but to date, there has been naught that confirms the existence of the game.
It was hoped that the Xbox Bethesda Games Showcase at Summer Game Fest 2022 would be the perfect stage for such an announcement. Yet, Bond did not appear and GoldenEye 007 remaster still awaits official confirmation from Rare and Microsoft.
The anticipation surrounding the title picked up steam after the full playthrough of the canceled Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) remaster from 2008, by Rare, was streamed last year on YouTube. According to VGC, a near-final playable ROM image was also leaked online.
According to Rare, the conversion was reportedly finished, with most bugs having been removed and the developers needing only two more months. The XBLA remaster was canceled due to unsuccessful discussions between Nintendo, MGM, and Microsoft.
Earlier this year in January, TrueAchievements shared the achievement list for the the game that they spotted on the Xbox website. They further noted that the list was different from last year's remake and that Rare had made changes to several achievement names and added some new achievement art as well.
Known industry insider @Wario64 also shared the list of achievements that
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