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There is no new Bond movie on the horizon, but Activision says it can help plug the gap with two blockbuster Christmas releases. The 23rd Bond movie was postponed indefinitely in April due to uncertainty over the future of film company MGM. But that hasn’t derailed Activision’s plans for the …
Read More »James Bond Blood Stone confirmed
Activision has today officially confirmed the existence of James Bond Blood Stone, a brand new game based on Britain’s favourite secret agent currently in development at British developer Bizarre. The game is primarily an action title though will feature plenty of driving action. Joss Stone is set to star as …
Read More »E3 2010: Wii GoldenEye trailer leaked
Classic N64 shooter GoldenEye is to get a revamp on Wii after a trailer was leaked ahead of Nintendo’s press conference tonight. The video confirms rumours of an Activision remake which circulated the internet earlier this month. The publisher owns the rights to the James Bond license. Back in January …
Read More »COMPETITION: Win Activision’s full Q4 line-up!
To celebrate the roll-out of its Q4 releses, Activision Blizzard is offering one lucky reader the chance to win a copy of its full slate. Titles included in the bumper package include Spiderman: Web Of Shadows, Guitar Hero: World Tour, Crash: Mind Over Mutant, 007: Quantum Of Solace, TransFormers: The …
Read More »Second-rate James Bond games a thing of the past
Developer Treyarch insists that its upcoming title Quantum of Solace, will draw a line under the disappointing Bond games of the past, whilst also claiming that it will represent a return to form for the popular franchise. Quantum of Solace is set to be released alongside the movie this Christmas, …
Read More »Quantum of Solace dated
Activision has confirmed to MCV that James Bond: Quantum of Solace will arrive on UK shores on Friday October 31st. The game will be released on PS3, PS2, Wii, 360, DS and PC, and will combine elements from the last Bond film, Casino Royale, and the upcoming Quantum of Solace …
Read More »E3 08: Wolfenstein and Wolverine front Activisions offering
Top global games publisher Activision-Blizzard has announced a number of brand new titles that it has in development – with the headliners being a brand new Wolverine title and a next-gen update to Nazi-hating FPS Wolfenstein. Despite this week’s news that EA has teamed up with id for the publishing …
Read More »GC LEIPZIG: Activision reveals release date for Call of Duty 4
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, which departs from the franchise’s usual World War Two setting, will be available worldwide on November 5th, reported Next Generation . Activision also revealed the international track list for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. Songs will include Minus Celsius (Backyard Babies), Hier Kommt …
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