What To Expect From 'Project 007'
James Bond has a long history with video games, so the announcement of Project 007 garnered plenty of interest. Between 1983 and 2012, the British spy has been more prolific in games than in films. However, much like the movies, not every game released under the James Bond license has been a critical success, with some titles polarizing critics and fans. In 2012, publisher Activision released 007 Legends to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the series, featuring a mission from each of the six eras of James Bond movies but ultimately receiving average reviews. Regardless of what went wrong with 007 Legends, it would be the last James Bond game for over a decade.
While the film franchise gained new momentum as Daniel Craig took on the role of the famous spy, Bond games flew under the radar until November 2020, when developer IO Interactive announced Project 007 - the working title for a new James Bond game. Very few details are known about this project, which leaves plenty of room for fans to speculate on what kind of game to expect.
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The game is being developed by IO Interactive, most famous for its Hitman series that focuses heavily on stealth mechanics. It will be a completely original Bond story focused on the spy earning his «00» status. Bond's origin story is depicted in 2006's Casino Royale, Craig's debut in the role, and it has also been covered in several books. This will be the first time it is seen in a video game though, so it will be interesting to see how events unfold.
The game will feature a completely new James Bond, not based on the likeness of any previous actor. With the big-screen role of 007 currently vacant, this is a wise move. While the search for
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