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[Righty007]

WOW! He hasn't been Eon's James Bond in 34 years! I think this game may be better than James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing.

I just hope they make James Bond 007: Live And Let Die before Roger Moore gets any older.

[Loomis]

Surprising news, to say the least. But could this be interpreted as sticking two fingers up at Eon, as Connery did before with NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN? Is Eon anything to do with this game? Do Broccoli and Wilson stand to make money from it? (Presumably, yes and yes - in which case the "Connery flipping Eon the bird again by doing another rogue Bond performance" argument doesn't hold water for a single second; okay, scratch that.)

[Mister Asterix]

Surprising news, to say the least. But could this be interpreted as sticking two fingers up at Eon, as Connery did before with NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN? Is Eon anything to do with this game? Do Broccoli and Wilson stand to make money from it? (Presumably, yes and yes - in which case the "Connery flipping Eon the bird again by doing another rogue Bond performance" argument doesn't hold water for a single second; okay, scratch that.)

[mra]I doubt it was ever Babs and Mickey that Sean wanted to flip the bird toward, rather it was Harry and Cub. Eon does have a say in the games, but it

[TheBritishEnd]

I agree...Casino Royale feels pretty anticlimactic at this point!

Wouldn't go that far.

But I must. Until they convince me otherwise, Sean Connery as 007 beats The Bond Ultimatum any day.

Edited by TheBritishEnd, 19 March 2005 - 06:05 PM.

[zencat]

I agree...Casino Royale feels pretty anticlimactic at this point!

Wouldn't go that far.

But I must. Until they convince me otherwise, Sean Connery as 007 beats The Bond Ultimatum any day.

It is interesting... I wonder if this news will effect how Eon might position their Bond #6 announcement this year. Not only is the "new guy" going to suffer in Pierce's shadow, but now we have Connery as Bond in 2005. Interesting...

[TheBritishEnd]

I just hope they make James Bond 007: Live And Let Die before Roger Moore gets any older.

This is actually a good point. If FRWL is a huge seller (and I don't see why it wouldn't be- especially considering EON's success), it could potentially open up a whole new sub-genre of Bond games for them. (And a wealth of material to mine.) They could release a series of 'classic' titles featuring voicework from Lazenby, Moore, or even Dalton. (Or Connery again...in OHMSS, naturally!)

Of course, I'm not sure how much of this Eon would allow after they've chosen a new Bond. But if big money were involved, I'm sure they could slap a little label on the games to keep them separate from their 'main' Bond games- much they way they did with Goldeneye. Sure, it's more wishful thinking than anything else, but you can bet it's probably crossed a few minds by now.

[Qwerty]

I agree...Casino Royale feels pretty anticlimactic at this point!

Wouldn't go that far.

But I must. Until they convince me otherwise, Sean Connery as 007 beats The Bond Ultimatum any day.

It is interesting... I wonder if this news will effect how Eon might position their Bond #6 announcement this year. Not only is the "new guy" going to suffer in Pierce's shadow, but now we have Connery as Bond in 2005. Interesting...

Hey, maybe the new guy will be so good as to totally outdo Pierce as Bond.

Against VG Connery, I'm not sure.

[YOLT]

I think this was a done deal 1 year ago before even it has been talked. EA wanted to make a film-game and they asked Connery. Connery wanted his best film, and the best film in the series to be done: From Russia With Love. This was all planned.

[Von Hammerstein]

WooooHoooo!

(sound of door slamming, car burning rubber as Von Hammerstein races to the video game store to reserve his copy)

[eyeinthesky]

I couldn't think of something to say so .

[Loomis]

Not only is the "new guy" going to suffer in Pierce's shadow

Well, maybe, maybe not. Depends on who the new guy is. I doubt that the public at large will care about Brosnan's departure if they get a decent Bond 6. Get someone like Owen, and Brosnan's shadow won't be a problem. With all due respect, Brosnan wasn't Connery or Moore (the only two Bonds, says I, who really mattered - I'm not saying they were the only two good Bonds, but they were the only two iconic ones), and Bond survived when Connery and Moore stopped playing him,so.... Get someone like Bloom, on the other hand, and even I'll be screaming for the return of Brosnan.

[zencat]

Not only is the "new guy" going to suffer in Pierce's shadow

Well, maybe, maybe not. Depends on who the new guy is. I doubt that the public at large will care about Brosnan's departure if they get a decent Bond 6. Get someone like Owen, and Brosnan's shadow won't be a problem. With all due respect, Brosnan wasn't Connery or Moore (the only two Bonds, says I, who really mattered - I'm not saying they were the only two good Bonds, but they were the only two iconic ones), and Bond survived when Connery and Moore stopped playing him,so.... Get someone like Bloom, on the other hand, and even I'll be screaming for the return of Brosnan.

Yes. I agree. Well said, Loomy.

[Piz Gloria]

I just hope they make James Bond 007: Live And Let Die before Roger Moore gets any older.

This is actually a good point. If FRWL is a huge seller (and I don't see why it wouldn't be- especially considering EON's success), it could potentially open up a whole new sub-genre of Bond games for them. (And a wealth of material to mine.) They could release a series of 'classic' titles featuring voicework from Lazenby, Moore, or even Dalton. (Or Connery again...in OHMSS, naturally!)

Of course, I'm not sure how much of this Eon would allow after they've chosen a new Bond. But if big money were involved, I'm sure they could slap a little label on the games to keep them separate from their 'main' Bond games- much they way they did with Goldeneye. Sure, it's more wishful thinking than anything else, but you can bet it's probably crossed a few minds by now.

This was exactly my thoughts when i heard that Connery was leanding his voice to FRWL VG. I think it's tremendous news. I personally would love to see a sub-genre of Classic bond titles made into computer games. I'm sure i'm not alone in my desires to play around Piz Gloria. Now that would be good!

I think there is a high chance that this might actually happen. There is no doubt that as soon as Bond 6 is announced and established, EON will be pushing EA to make a contemporary game with Bond 6's face in it, further establishing him as 007. But after that game there is certainly great potential for a re-visiting of Bond's past missions with the likeness and voice of the original actor. Fingers crossed boys and girls!

[zencat]

A sub-genre of classic Bond games would be sweet! I have my fingers crossed as well.

Welcome to CBn, Piz Gloria.

[Piz Gloria]

A sub-genre of classic Bond games would be sweet! I have my fingers crossed as well.

Welcome to CBn, Piz Gloria.

Thanks zencat, i've been a daily visitor to this website since its early days but never got involved with the Forums until now. I look forward to many a great bond conversation in the future. May i also take this opertunity to tank yourself and the other CBn staff who have provided many a good hours reading for me, keep up the good work guys its very much appreciated!

[zencat]

A sub-genre of classic Bond games would be sweet! I have my fingers crossed as well.

Welcome to CBn, Piz Gloria.

Thanks zencat, i've been a daily visitor to this website since its early days but never got involved with the Forums until now. I look forward to many a great bond conversation in the future. May i also take this opertunity to tank yourself and the other CBn staff who have provided many a good hours reading for me, keep up the good work guys its very much appreciated!

Thank you, sir.

[Blofeld's Cat]

Connery to voice Bond!

Man, this certainly answers my question in another thread!

[Loyal Terrior]

WooooHoooo!

(sound of door slamming, car burning rubber as Von Hammerstein races to the video game store to reserve his copy)

Now this shows how much potential a Bond game can have.

Compare to GERA for example.

[Qwerty]

I think this was a done deal 1 year ago before even it has been talked. EA wanted to make a film-game and they asked Connery. Connery wanted his best film, and the best film in the series to be done: From Russia With Love. This was all planned.

Didn't think of the fact that this is Connery's favorite film.

An added incentive.

[TheSaint]

A few things I'm wondering about...how big was the money truck that they backed up to Connery's hacienda, would Sean have done this if Cubby were still alive, and can he still do the Bond voice?

[zencat]

A few things I'm wondering about...how big was the money truck that they backed up to Connery's hacienda, would Sean have done this if Cubby were still alive, and can he still do the Bond voice?

All very excellent questions, TheSaint.

[YOLT]

I think this was a done deal 1 year ago before even it has been talked. EA wanted to make a film-game and they asked Connery. Connery wanted his best film, and the best film in the series to be done: From Russia With Love. This was all planned.

Didn't think of the fact that this is Connery's favorite film.

An added incentive.

Well it is atleast for him, for A.Brocolli and I.Fleming. I think the game will be a all-Connery-films-in-a-game type game. I just hope they make OHMSS with Connery and erase Mr. Wooden forever from the series.

[Qwerty]

That's an interesting point. If On Her Majesty’s Secret Service is made into a game, with Connery as Bond...

[IndyB007]

Just got in to work this morning, and my, this is good news. It really made my day! And to top it off, my shipment of 007 posters from Spain is on the delivery truck and will be in my possesion within the next 8 hours...

I would love a series of classic 007 games.. would have to buy every one of them, but as much as I love Connery as Bond, I do not want to see him in OHMSS.. that'z Laze'z Bond movie and I would like to play that game as good ole George.

[Stephenson]

I would love a series of classic 007 games.. would have to buy every one of them, but as much as I love Connery as Bond, I do not want to see him in OHMSS.. that'z Laze'z Bond movie and I would like to play that game as good ole George.

I think it would be great to give a OHMSS game to Lazenby, he could replay the role and do everything right this time. Only question is: is the a trip down memory lane he would want to take?

[B007GLE]

This is truly amazing Bond news. I am not a gamer, but my 9 year old son just got a Gamecube and this game my transform me into a gamer.

I think this is the biggest Bond news of the last year. (Even bigger than Brosnan's exit.)

Now if only they would try a third remake of Thunderball starring Sean, with Shrublands a retirement home for agents...

[TheBritishEnd]

CHUD.com has the story. Not a very good one, I might add (they're taking the Cleese rumor at face value), but at least it shows Connery's already helping to promote the game.

(No mention of CBN, so I hope it's cool to post. We know where we read it first!)

Edited by TheBritishEnd, 21 March 2005 - 05:45 PM.

[IndyB007]

I wonder who they are going to get to play Q in the video game? Don't really want to see Cleese in FRWL... know of any good impersonators for Desmond?

[TheBritishEnd]

I wonder who they are going to get to play Q in the video game?  Don't really want to see Cleese in FRWL... know of any good impersonators for Desmond?

Good point. I think we'd all prefer Desmond's likeness. I just hope it's not that generic Q they used in AUF- he was kind've creepy!

[Vodka Martino]

[quote name='Mister Asterix' date='19 March 2005 - 08:33'][mra]Just so everyone know I won