Xbox 2 Free Radical-Developed James Bond debunked – From Russia With Love Revealed
In the works at EA Redwood.
We can reveal today that Electronic Arts is underway with the latest game to carry the James Bond 007 license, though from the information we received, recent chat regarding Free Radical’s involvement - triggered mainly by IGN guesswork - is entirely bogus.
The game is titled James Bond 007: From Russia with Love, and will be developed at EA’s Redwood studio.
The game will see an offering for Xbox 2, with Xbox, GameCube and PlayStation 2 versions to follow. All versions are expected to hit stores in time for Christmas 2005.
The game had carried the title Bond6 internally at EA, with work commencing on the project in the summer of last year. It would seem that the game was too advanced to be handed across to the UK team behind TimeSplitters, with development remaining in the US.
It was confirmed that the game will feature a likeness of the mummy-pleasing Sean Connery and will remain faithful to the 1963 movie original.
We’ll bring you screenshots as they are released.
The game is titled James Bond 007: From Russia with Love, and will be developed at EA’s Redwood studio.
The game will see an offering for Xbox 2, with Xbox, GameCube and PlayStation 2 versions to follow. All versions are expected to hit stores in time for Christmas 2005.
The game had carried the title Bond6 internally at EA, with work commencing on the project in the summer of last year. It would seem that the game was too advanced to be handed across to the UK team behind TimeSplitters, with development remaining in the US.
It was confirmed that the game will feature a likeness of the mummy-pleasing Sean Connery and will remain faithful to the 1963 movie original.
We’ll bring you screenshots as they are released.
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Ditto 25 Jan 2005 17:44
1/11
Oh dear. Not *another* EA Bond game. These people just don't give up, do they?
Are Free Radical part of EA, then? I didn't think they were...
Luckily Sony-heads will soon be able to enjoy Sony's version after MGM's deal with EA expires.
Are Free Radical part of EA, then? I didn't think they were...
Luckily Sony-heads will soon be able to enjoy Sony's version after MGM's deal with EA expires.
BlueThunder 25 Jan 2005 17:55
2/11
TimeSplitters: Future Perfect for PS2, is published by EA and the developer was Free Radical, so I think that this game aslo will be made for EA
"Free Radical has proven itself as a world-class studio by delivering consistently beautiful, exciting and incredibly fun games," said Frank Sagnier, Vice-president Electronic Arts Partners in Europe. "We are thrilled to be working with Free Radical and to be adding a new title to our growing catalogue of externally developed games."
Meanwhile, Free Radical chairman Steve Ellis commented: "Choosing EA Partners as our publishing partner represents a big breakthrough for Free Radical. We're already working hard on the next game, and hope that, with the help of EA Partners, we can reach many new players all over the world."
Meanwhile, Free Radical chairman Steve Ellis commented: "Choosing EA Partners as our publishing partner represents a big breakthrough for Free Radical. We're already working hard on the next game, and hope that, with the help of EA Partners, we can reach many new players all over the world."
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Ditto 25 Jan 2005 18:01
3/11
That's interesting. I thought it was published by Codemasters. Shows how much I know!!
I think that Free Radical are still an independant studio, though?
It's just interesting as I didn't think EA done deals with businesses they didn't own.
I think that Free Radical are still an independant studio, though?
It's just interesting as I didn't think EA done deals with businesses they didn't own.
DoctorDee 25 Jan 2005 18:08
4/11
Adam M wrote:
It's just interesting as I didn't think EA done deals with businesses they didn't own.
Oh they do. Just as guys buy dinner for girls they haven't slept with*.
*yet.
BlueThunder 25 Jan 2005 18:10
5/11
hmm I the past they also published Command & Conquer made by westwood studio's, but i think 2 years ago westwood studio's became a part of EA too, also i remember Bullfrog Prod. they made Theme Park World, after that they also became a part of EA, as for both they don't exist anymore, it's just EA now.
Ditto 25 Jan 2005 18:15
6/11
BlueThunder wrote:
hmm I the past they also published Command & Conquer made by westwood studio's, but i think 2 years ago westwood studio's became a part of EA too, also i remember Bullfrog Prod. they made Theme Park World, after that they also became a part of EA, as for both they don't exist anymore, it's just EA now.
Not meaning to sound smart, but both of those studios were owned by EA when they published the aforementioned games. The original Theme Park was made when Bullfrog were part of EA (*has a copy on shelf*).
BlueThunder 25 Jan 2005 18:19
7/11
where they ? because they had there own headquarters in de past, and now they moved to EA studio's.
scanman 25 Jan 2005 18:37
8/11
Adam M wrote:
That's interesting. I thought it was published by Codemasters. Shows how much I know!!
I think that Free Radical are still an independant studio, though?
It's just interesting as I didn't think EA done deals with businesses they didn't own.
I think that Free Radical are still an independant studio, though?
It's just interesting as I didn't think EA done deals with businesses they didn't own.
I think youre thinking of "Second sight" which is a Free Radical game published by Codemasters. HAng on .... Im going to just search Spong and find out ... Yep. here it is - http://spong.com/x?vid=11037359
EDIT - yes i think this means theyre still independant
vault 13 25 Jan 2005 21:56
9/11
Everything Or Nothing was good. But that's probably because it exemplifies EAs mantra. We want to own EVERYTHING or nothing.
Joji 26 Jan 2005 11:59
10/11
I'll keep my mind open but I think the Bond license is currently being flogged to death. It's beginning to get a Tomb Raider feel about it though not as bad.
Sometimes a rest more than a year for a title/license is needed for good reason other than taking in yearly xmas sales. Good business perhaps but will it make a good game?
Familiarity can sometimes breed contempt, EA need to learn this. Sooner are later sales are gonna dip when people get tired of it. Happened to Tomb Raider, FiFA, and even Sonic (last time was Sonic 3). 007 needs some R+R.
Sometimes a rest more than a year for a title/license is needed for good reason other than taking in yearly xmas sales. Good business perhaps but will it make a good game?
Familiarity can sometimes breed contempt, EA need to learn this. Sooner are later sales are gonna dip when people get tired of it. Happened to Tomb Raider, FiFA, and even Sonic (last time was Sonic 3). 007 needs some R+R.
Ditto 26 Jan 2005 12:50
11/11
scanman wrote:
I think youre thinking of "Second sight" which is a Free Radical game published by Codemasters. HAng on .... Im going to just search Spong and find out ... Yep. here it is - http://spong.com/x?vid=11037359
EDIT - yes i think this means theyre still independant
Thanks, that's the game I was thinking of!