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Annual Bond confirmed, but Treyarch won't be doing next year's (007: Quantum of Solace)

Oct 8, 2008

Talking to D+PAD, Quantum of Solace's lead designer Adam Gascoigne has confirmed that we will be seeing a new James Bond game every year, but Treyarch won't be developing the next one.

Asked whether the rumour that Bond is to turn into an annual franchise was true, Gascoigne replied:

"Yeah I read that one too. There is more Bond to come - I know Activision said that they were going to do a yearly Bond title - but I know that Treyarch won't be doing next year's because we don't believe in just banging out a licensed game every year."

"From Treyarch's point of view we wouldn't be able to make a game with the quality we want in one year - we've done that before and it was too much! We did it with Call of Duty 3 and it was hard, hard work. If we were to work on another Bond it wouldn't be until 2010, but we don't know for sure yet. I know that we're ready and we're Bond fanatics and we really believe in the gameplay - I think that has places to go - so I hope we get it."

Quantum of Solace dev: GoldenEye is a '500lb gorilla' (007: Quantum of Solace)

Oct 7, 2008

Classic N64 shooter GoldenEye OO7 is a "500lb gorilla", according to Quantum of Solace developer Treyarch.

Speaking to VideoGamer.com in an interview to be published later this week, Treyarch's Adam Gascoine, the co-design director on Quantum of Solace, said that GoldenEye acts as a "motivator" for the team.

Quantum of Solace, due out at the end of the month, is Treyarch and publisher Activision's first stab at a Bond game following the change-over in license rights from EA. It's the game of the first two Daniel Craig Bond games - Casino Royale and the soon to be released Quantum of Solace.

Treyarch: We're already thinking about next Bond game (007: Quantum of Solace)

Oct 7, 2008

Treyarch is already thinking about a follow up to upcoming Bond title Quantum of Solace, the developer has revealed.

Speaking to VideoGamer.com, Treyarch's Adam Gascoine, the co-design director on Quantum of Solace, said that the team wants to do another Bond game because it "has a lot more to say" and wants the jump to be similar to the one gamers saw with Halo to Halo 2, and Call of Duty to Call of Duty 2.

He said: "I do know that our team wants to work on the next Bond. Because we feel we have a lot more to say. The first game in a franchise is never the greatest game ever made. We've got a really good game and we're really proud of it but we want to build. We want to go like Call of Duty 1 to Call of Duty 2, Halo 1 to Halo 2. We want to make sure that gamers can play this and say all right this is the start of a dynasty. This is going to get better and better and better."

God of War combat designer worked on Quantum of Solace (007: Quantum of Solace)

Oct 7, 2008

Good news for those of you looking forward to upcoming Bond game Quantum of Solace - developer Treyarch drafted in the services of the God of War combat designer to make sure the QTE melee combat was up to scratch.

The man in question is Derek Daniels, who was added to the Quantum of Solace team to ensure the quick time event-based melee combat was enjoyable, responsive and very straightforward. The PlayStation exclusive God of War series, as we all know, is one of the best action titles of the last generation, with QTE combat to die for.

Achievements: James Bond: Quantum of Solace - The Video Game (007: Quantum of Solace)

Oct 6, 2008

Console Monster writes: "Dear Agent. Please find below a copy of the achievements for the upcoming James Bond: Quantum of Solace video game. Your mission is to read the achievement list and report back on any findings. A quick glance shows some of the achievement names are named after previous Bond films. I must warn you though, the list does contain spoilers.

The list contains 50 achievements worth 1000 GamerScore:

Live and Let Die - 20 GamerScore
Takedown 50 enemies.

Diamonds Are Forever - 20 GamerScore
Hack all locks.

For Your Eyes Only - 20 GamerScore
Disable 10 cameras..."

Quantum of SolaceTrophy List Revealed (007: Quantum of Solace)

Sep 26, 2008

PS3Trophys.com has just received the trophy list for Quantum of Solace.

There are 51 trophies 40 bronze, 8 silver, 2 gold, and 1 Platinum

James Bond Using The COD4 Engine (007: Quantum of Solace)

Sep 17, 2008

The new James Bond game uses the COD4 engine and this video you can see how they adapt it.

Activision Intends To Produce A New Bond Game Every Year (007: Quantum of Solace)

Sep 16, 2008

Analysts Cowen and Company have stated Activision Blizzard will be launching a new Bond game every year while they have the license, even without movie tie ins.

Quantum of Solace Box Art Revealed (007: Quantum of Solace)

Aug 29, 2008

Activision released the new boxart today of Quantum Solace for all platforms. From the looks of it, the boxart could've been better… Now the real James Bond is in the boxart…

Quantum of Solace Details from Leipzig (007: Quantum of Solace)

Aug 20, 2008

James Bond is back to settle the score in the Quantum of Solace videogame. Introducing a more lethal and cunningly efficient Bond, the game blends intense First-Person action with a unique third-person Cover-Combat System that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use their stealth, precision shooting and lethal combat skills to progress through Missions. Seamlessly blending the heart-pounding action and excitement of the upcoming Quantum of Solace feature film with the Casino Royale movie, the title propels players into the cinematic experience of international espionage. Based on the renowned Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Engine that has been specifically engineered to immerse players in the Bond universe, the Quantum of Solace videogame delivers superior High-Definition graphics, reactive AI and visually stunning locations inspired by locales portrayed in the films.

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Bond producer 'not super impressed' with The Bourne Conspiracy (007: Quantum of Solace)

Aug 13, 2008

Quantum of Solace's Senior Producer, Garrett Young, tells OXM that he was 'not super impressed' with The Bourne Conspiracy videogame.

Young also mentions that it's tough to make a movie videogame without being able to use the lead character, as Quantum of Solace does.

Activision: James Bond Fans Split Over First-Person Vs. Third-Person (007: Quantum of Solace)

Aug 12, 2008

First-person James Bond? Third-person James Bond? Which would you prefer for a James Bond video game?

James Bond fans were polled by Activision in advance of the development of the publisher's first game in the franchise, this fall's multi-platform "Quantum of Solace." And the survey showed that they were divided about what kind of game they wanted.

'Second-rate James Bond games a thing of the past' (007: Quantum of Solace)

Jul 23, 2008

MCV: Developer of Quantum Of Solace says it will change perceptions of 007 licence

EXCLUSIVE: First James Bond: Quantum of Solace screenshot (007: Quantum of Solace)

Jun 18, 2008

It's been awhile since news spread about Treyarch developing the next James Bond game, and we've been waiting patiently to see the master spy back in action. At last we have the first sighting of the elusive man of action in Quantum of Solace, the game based on the next Bond feature. Here it is: ...

New James Bond game to blur perspective lines (007: Quantum of Solace)

Jun 4, 2008

Activision's upcoming 007 Quantum of Solace will combine both first-person and third-person graphics, according to a new UK preview.

According to the current issue, Quantum of Solace will primarily use the first-person perspective. But a third-person perspective is also heavily used, notably when the gadget-freak takes cover a la GTA IV and during action sequences like the quick-time events found in God of War.

With exception to the confirmed setting of both Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, little else was revealed in the UK preview. 007 Quantum of Solace is being developed by Treyarch games using the Call of Duty 4 engine. The action game is scheduled for release on Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, and PC on November 7, including both single player and multiplayer modes.

First 007 Quantum of Solace gameplay info (007: Quantum of Solace)

Jun 2, 2008

The first solid details for Activision's new Bond game, 007 Quantum of Solace, have turned up in UK mag, GamesMaster.

The game, according to the preview, contains levels and sets from both Casino Royale and the Quantum of Solace films, although only CR levels were shown.

GM says that the core FPS gameplay is broken up with third-person elements, supposedly to remind you that you're "being" Bond, which sounds like an idea ...

CVG: First 007 Quantum of Solace gameplay info (007: Quantum of Solace)

Jun 2, 2008

GamesMaster magazine spills the beans

The first solid details for Activision's new Bond game, 007 Quantum of Solace, have turned up in GamesMaster magazine.

New Bond Running on Call Of Duty 4 Engine (007: Quantum of Solace)

May 12, 2008

The news came out of an Activision conference call, when Activision CEO Mike Griffith said "We look forward to launching Bond: Quantum of Solace in Q3 concurrent with movie. This game uses the Call of Duty 4 engine and technology to bring Bond games to a new level."

Activision opens Bond website (007: Quantum of Solace)

May 8, 2008

Activision has launched the official 007: Quantum of Solace website, which reveals so little actual information about the game that we probably could've made it ourselves.

"Built for next-gen, 00 status achieved. Bond is back," reads the only slightly interesting blurb on the entire site - unless of course you're into miniscule pieces of concept art, of which it has many.

"From Casino Royale to Quantum of Solace," it ...

Commando: Steel Disaster Pushed Back Slightly (07 Commando)

Apr 22, 2008

From the article: "The release date for Commando: Steel Disaster, an action side-scrollerfor the Nintendo DS and similar to Metal Slug, has been pushed back until May 30th, 2008. Originally penned for a May 9th release date, the game was moved back due to a 'busy period' of 'manufacturing times'..."