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James Bond 007: Blood Stone revealed?
The rumour mill has been quietly buzzing about a little title known only as Bloodstone for a few months now. Most signs point to it being Activisions next adventure in the James Bond 007 universe, and this argument is strengthened today by some allegedly newfound details.
Apparently the games full title is James Bond 007: Blood Stone, and its set to feature lead actor Daniel Craig in the starring role, with Judi Dench returning as M and Grammy award-winning songstress Joss Stone making her debut as the latest Bond girl. Were not sure how it ties in with that whole GoldenEye 2010 remake adventure due for release in November, but this ones described as an original Bond experience and its been lovingly crafted by Bruce Feirstein (screenwriter for GoldenEye, Tomorrow Never Dies and The World is Not Enough).
The stories that this will be a driving-based release are backed up with the news that its up to you (as Bond) to unravel an international conspiracy across exotic locations through Athens, Bangkok, Monaco and Istanbul (not Constantinople) all while putting the pedal to the metal in some intense behind-the-wheel action. It promises to be packed with lethal hand-to-hand combat, cover-based firefights and some impressively adrenaline-fuelled driving sequences plus, as always, theres a truckload of special effects, gizmos and gadgets at your disposal, which never hurts!
and yes, theres 16-person multiplayer to show you just what its like to be a 00 agent, taking part in battles that will test your strategy, teamwork and skills.
David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing is quoted:
What more do you need to know? Ms. Stone is also taking on a musical role in the release, creating an original soundtrack to lure players into the third-person action adventure release. The new theme song Ill Take it All is written with Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics, and will feature exclusively in Blood Stone. (This new story actually came from a now-deleted post on eThrill, a Eurythmics fan-site thats been covering the band for more than ten years.)James Bond 007: Blood Stone captures the cinematic intensity of a Bond film by immersing players in an intriguing conspiracy that will require them to think and act like James Bond.
In addition, the game will feature a diverse array of multi-player modes and debut strategic objective-based gameplay that will allow Xbox 360, PS3 and PC players to battle as teams of spies and mercenaries through authentic Bond locales.
According to what we read, Bizarre Creations are taking on developer duties for this one on PC, Xbox 360 and PS3, while n-Space lend their talents to the DS version. No word on release dates yet, but stay tuned and keep an eye out for official confirmation of this one from Activision. I hear theres a large, comic-themed event happening in San Diego next weekend. Sounds to me like a decent place to announce a game what do you think?
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GRAMMY- AND BRIT-AWARD WINNING ARTIST JOSS STONE GOES UNDERCOVER IN ACTIVISIONS JAMES BOND 007: BLOOD STONE
James Bond 007: Blood Stone Delivers Intrigue and Explosive Third-Person Action This Holiday Season
Santa Monica, CA July 16, 2010 Grammy and BRIT award winning artist Joss Stone is set to debut as the newest Bond girl in Activision Publishing, Inc.s (Nasdaq: ATVI) James Bond 007: Blood Stone, an original Bond experience from legendary screenwriter Bruce Feirstein. In addition to stepping into a leading role, Stone will create original music for the game, luring players into an explosive third-person action adventure where they will unravel an international conspiracy across exotic locales and experience full-throttle, behind-the-wheel action on land and sea while using the most high tech gadgetry known to James Bond 007, the worlds most skilled secret agent.
James Bond 007: Blood Stone captures the cinematic intensity of a Bond film by immersing players in an intriguing conspiracy that will require them to think and act like James Bond, said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing. In addition, the game will feature a diverse array of multi-player modes and debut strategic objective-based gameplay that will allow Xbox 360, PS3 and PC players to battle as teams of spies and mercenaries through authentic Bond locales.
James Bond 007: Blood Stone features the likeness and voice talent of Daniel Craig, Joss Stone and Judi Dench and features an epic, original story developed by legendary screenwriter Bruce Feirstein. Players can engage in cover-based firefights, lethal hand-to-hand combat and speed their way through explosive adrenaline-fueled driving sequences as they embark on a global chase leading to action on land and sea through Athens, Istanbul, Monaco and Bangkok. Gamers can also feel what it is like to be a 00 agent, as they take the battle online in several robust 16-person multi-player modes that require skill, teamwork and strategy as players compete in matches that will have spies battling mercenaries.
Joss Stone provides an original musical track to the game titled, Ill Take it All written and performed by her and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics. The song will be featured exclusively in James Bond 007: Blood Stone.
The James Bond 007: Blood Stone video game is being developed by critically acclaimed developer Bizarre Creations for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC under license from EON Productions Ltd and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). The NDS platform is being developed by n-Space.