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[The Richmond Spy]

I sure hope this is a return to first person shooter... I've been hooked on Halo 2 for many months now and a new Bond FPS would truly be awesome.

[Qwerty]

I sure hope this is a return to first person shooter... I've been hooked on Halo 2 for many months now and a new Bond FPS would truly be awesome.

While I have definitely become accustomed to TPS in the recent James Bond games, after playing GoldenEye 64 the other day (which quite simply never gets old) I'd like to see a return to a first-person shooter game as well.

[Niwram]

http://video-games.e...print.php?p=120




[ibox]Casino Royale In Development For Current Gen

A EA Games mole, whose loyalties clearly lie with Kotaku, clears up the confusion about a possible videogame adaptation of Casino Royale . He says

Edited by Niwram, 20 December 2005 - 03:44 PM.

[zencat]

Thanks, Niwram. We'll have to keep an eye on that Kotaku site. They seem to have the inside track on the CR game. (BTW, this story is dated Dec 16 -- how did we all miss this?)

Seems foolish to not do a Next Gen version of this game as serious gamers will certainly be itching to play a Next Gen Bond game in late 2006. And didn't we chat a bit about how maybe FRWL's poor sales had something to do with the fact that gamers now consider its platforms "obsolete"? With how fast things move in the gaming world, CR may seem very out of step with the times.

But. I guess, marketshare-wise, most people have the old platforms and the way they see it is they can sell more to old platforms than the new. But I think they're in danger of losing the perception that Bond games are always cutting edge.

[Niwram]

By the end of 2006 everyone will have a PS3 or Xbox 360, and they will be used to PS3 and 360 graphics. This game won't sell.
If they couldn't make it on next generation consoles, they should be smart enough to not make it at all.

Edited by Niwram, 21 December 2005 - 10:53 AM.

[K1Bond007]

I sure hope this is a return to first person shooter... I've been hooked on Halo 2 for many months now and a new Bond FPS would truly be awesome.

While I have definitely become accustomed to TPS in the recent James Bond games, after playing GoldenEye 64 the other day (which quite simply never gets old) I'd like to see a return to a first-person shooter game as well.

CR will most likely be third-person. If you want your first-person action, the GoldenEye Source mod team is releasing an Alpha build on Christmas day. Still surprised this mod hasn't been shut down yet, but ... ??

Thanks, Niwram. We'll have to keep an eye on that Kotaku site. They seem to have the inside track on the CR game. (BTW, this story is dated Dec 16 -- how did we all miss this?)

Seems foolish to not do a Next Gen version of this game as serious gamers will certainly be itching to play a Next Gen Bond game in late 2006. And didn't we chat a bit about how maybe FRWL's poor sales had something to do with the fact that gamers now consider its platforms "obsolete"? With how fast things move in the gaming world, CR may seem very out of step with the times.

But. I guess, marketshare-wise, most people have the old platforms and the way they see it is they can sell more to old platforms than the new. But I think they're in danger of losing the perception that Bond games are always cutting edge.

It's a load of bull. Theres no way EA is going to release a game come next November exclusively for the Xbox, GameCube, and PS2, when the next-gen of systems will be in full effect. Absolutely, no truth to this. Where ever "Kotaku" is getting their information, they should stop. If anything it'll be released only for Next-Generation systems with the possible exception of Nintendo's Revolution. If Nintendo releases their system with the "cradle" thing for the controller then I'll bet we'll see CR on it, if not, well then maybe not, IMHO. It is possible given the timing of the film and the possible launch window of the Revolution that Casino Royale will be a launch title. Possible.. anyway.

Edited by K1Bond007, 20 December 2005 - 10:36 PM.

[dinovelvet]

It's a load of bull. Theres no way EA is going to release a game come next November exclusively for the Xbox, GameCube, and PS2, when the next-gen of systems will be in full effect. Absolutely, no truth to this. Where ever "Kotaku" is getting their information, they should stop. If anything it'll be released only for Next-Generation systems with the possible exception of Nintendo's Revolution. If Nintendo releases their system with the "cradle" thing for the controller then I'll bet we'll see CR on it, if not, well then maybe not, IMHO. It is possible given the timing of the film and the possible launch window of the Revolution that Casino Royale will be a launch title. Possible.. anyway.

Yeah I don't believe it either. It'd be the equivalent of releasing a brand new blockbuster movie on VHS only and ignoring DVD! I am kind of puzzled as to how a CR game is going to work in the face of the "gritty, realistic" movie. Are EA expecting it to be another all out actionfest like DAD? I wonder if it will take even more liberties than the TWINE and FRWL games and have almost nothing to do with the movie except for 1 or 2 locations and some characters, with maybe a Texas hold 'em round in the middle.

[Harmsway]

Yeah I don't believe it either. It'd be the equivalent of releasing a brand new blockbuster movie on VHS only and ignoring DVD! I am kind of puzzled as to how a CR game is going to work in the face of the "gritty, realistic" movie. Are EA expecting it to be another all out actionfest like DAD? I wonder if it will take even more liberties than the TWINE and FRWL games and have almost nothing to do with the movie except for 1 or 2 locations and some characters, with maybe a Texas hold 'em round in the middle.

Well, Michael G. Wilson did say CASINO ROYALE would feature "lots of action", so I'm expecting CASINO ROYALE to be more action-y than a lot of the people here are. Though CASINO ROYALE will have that "gritty" coating, and apparently will have only one explosion, I think it's going to be a solid action-er overall.

Besides, it's only the last half/third of the book that remains relatively intact according to Campbell. When you think about it, that's not a lot of the book at all. That's just like the tail end of things. This movie's not going to be as faithful as many are anticipating, IMO.

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More Details on EA's 'Casino Royale'
Next Bond game to be third-person title

[K1Bond007]

The interesting thing is whether it will be an all new engine. Most people believe that From Russia with Love uses the same engine as Everything or Nothing, but this is not the case according to a guy I know that worked on both titles. So CR was probably shelved due to the delay in the film, perhaps FRWL used its engine...now.. ??

I'll have to look into it. I also hope to find out about this "not being developed for next-gen systems." I totally believe that to be BS.

[Rayliottaasbond]

Well, what can I say. If it's true I'm devastated by the news! While I think that Daniel Craig will rock the house as Bond, and Casino Royale will too. I think this is a criminally wasted opportunity to bring Roger Moore or another Bond actor back into the fray to offer us some quality nostalgia.

[Agent Spriggan Ominae]

It's a load of bull. Theres no way EA is going to release a game come next November exclusively for the Xbox, GameCube, and PS2, when the next-gen of systems will be in full effect. Absolutely, no truth to this. Where ever "Kotaku" is getting their information, they should stop. If anything it'll be released only for Next-Generation systems with the possible exception of Nintendo's Revolution. If Nintendo releases their system with the "cradle" thing for the controller then I'll bet we'll see CR on it, if not, well then maybe not, IMHO. It is possible given the timing of the film and the possible launch window of the Revolution that Casino Royale will be a launch title. Possible.. anyway.

Yeah I don't believe it either. It'd be the equivalent of releasing a brand new blockbuster movie on VHS only and ignoring DVD! I am kind of puzzled as to how a CR game is going to work in the face of the "gritty, realistic" movie. Are EA expecting it to be another all out actionfest like DAD? I wonder if it will take even more liberties than the TWINE and FRWL games and have almost nothing to do with the movie except for 1 or 2 locations and some characters, with maybe a Texas hold 'em round in the middle.

Unfortunatly, I belive this could very well be true. First off let me state that I am firmly in the PS3 camp but there are some troubling things about the system. The ironic thing is the problems with the Ps3 are the very things that make it superior to other next-gen systems. The PS3 is essentially a supercomputer. From some insider info I've heard is game developers are having trouble writing games for the system because the programming is way too complex. The PS3 is in a league of its own and many developers may choose to make games for the Xbox360 and revolution system instead because its cheaper and easier. Seeing that Sony now is the distributor of the Bond film franchise I pretty sure they'll have it released on one of their systems but it may not be the PS3.

Now as for the game itself I'm pretty sure EA will take some liberties in making Casino Royale but they will probably sticke to the story but just add in some more action and possibly stealth levels and a few drving missions, hopefully including the one from the novel where Bond pursues Le Chiffre after they abduct Vesper( I hope they have that bit in the film). They will most likely also install a few optional extras also on Bonds vehicle i.e. homming missles, gatling guns, oil slick, smoke screen etc. God forbid they also include the invisible mode( not that I hate it, it was all right in EON, just it would be way out of place in CR), which I wouldn't put past EA. I would also like to see a poker level which should be a nice break from the standard Bond VG fare, and also I belive a torture sequence can be done as a button mashing bit where you have to raise Bonds stamina to resist, those who've played Metal Gear Solid know what I'm talking about.

[Flash1087]

It's a little odd they should mention the cancellation of the next-gen CR game, while retaining the previous generation versions. Same thing happened to the TWINE game, and to be fair, TWINE sold fine for both the N64 and PS1...

I am a little bummed about it, though. I would have LOVED a CR game for my Xbox 360...

EDIT: You know what I'm curious about, now that I think about it?

Will Craig actually play Bond, or will they just use his likeness a la Nightfire?

Edited by Flash1087, 10 January 2006 - 04:07 AM.

[Golden Gun-E]

when is this game scheduled to be released?

[Qwerty]

when is this game scheduled to be released?

"Expect the game's release to coincide with Casino Royale's arrival in cinemas in late-2006." - More here on CBn...

[Roebuck]

There's snippet of news in the February issue of PSM about production on the Casino Royale game being halted with only 15% completed. While doom merchants are suggesting this is due to the poorer than expected sales of FRWL, it's more likely that EA are waiting to hear from Eon about casting and script details.

[dinovelvet]

There's snippet of news in the February issue of PSM about production on the Casino Royale game being halted with only 15% completed. While doom merchants are suggesting this is due to the poorer than expected sales of FRWL, it's more likely that EA are waiting to hear from Eon about casting and script details.

Sounds like they're just rehasing that kotaku.com story from December. If its a magazine, the article was written several weeks ago, its since been confirmed that the game is going ahead.

[Double-0-Seven]

This sounds cool. I actually don't mind if it's third-person again because I have really enjoyed the recent third-person Bond games (Everything or Nothing and From Russia With Love).

[Mister Asterix]

[mra]Yeah, the more I learn about the movie the more excited I am about the game. I can

[K1Bond007]

It's a little odd they should mention the cancellation of the next-gen CR game, while retaining the previous generation versions. Same thing happened to the TWINE game, and to be fair, TWINE sold fine for both the N64 and PS1...

I am a little bummed about it, though. I would have LOVED a CR game for my Xbox 360...

EDIT: You know what I'm curious about, now that I think about it?

Will Craig actually play Bond, or will they just use his likeness a la Nightfire?

Well TWINE is a different case. It was already released for the N64 and PS1 the year before. They were only going to port it to PS2, but ended up cancelling it in favor of a new game (Agent Under Fire). Theres a difference there and it might have been cancelled for further reasoning (PS2 was backwards compatible).

I'd be completely shocked to learn that CR isn't coming out for 'a' next-gen system. I'm sure we'll know either way at E3 (May 9 - 12).

[Mister Asterix]

It's a little odd they should mention the cancellation of the next-gen CR game, while retaining the previous generation versions. Same thing happened to the TWINE game, and to be fair, TWINE sold fine for both the N64 and PS1...

I am a little bummed about it, though. I would have LOVED a CR game for my Xbox 360...

EDIT: You know what I'm curious about, now that I think about it?

Will Craig actually play Bond, or will they just use his likeness a la Nightfire?

Well TWINE is a different case. It was already released for the N64 and PS1 the year before. They were only going to port it to PS2, but ended up cancelling it in favor of a new game (Agent Under Fire). Theres a difference there and it might have been cancelled for further reasoning (PS2 was backwards compatible).

I'd be completely shocked to learn that CR isn't coming out for 'a' next-gen system. I'm sure we'll know either way at E3 (May 9 - 12).

[mra]Not so sure with Sony

[K1Bond007]

It's a little odd they should mention the cancellation of the next-gen CR game, while retaining the previous generation versions. Same thing happened to the TWINE game, and to be fair, TWINE sold fine for both the N64 and PS1...

I am a little bummed about it, though. I would have LOVED a CR game for my Xbox 360...

EDIT: You know what I'm curious about, now that I think about it?

Will Craig actually play Bond, or will they just use his likeness a la Nightfire?

Well TWINE is a different case. It was already released for the N64 and PS1 the year before. They were only going to port it to PS2, but ended up cancelling it in favor of a new game (Agent Under Fire). Theres a difference there and it might have been cancelled for further reasoning (PS2 was backwards compatible).

I'd be completely shocked to learn that CR isn't coming out for 'a' next-gen system. I'm sure we'll know either way at E3 (May 9 - 12).

Not so sure with Sony’s PS3 delayed. Would Sony let it go out on XBox 360 before PS3?

They don't have a choice or a say at all. EA's contract was grandfathered with MGM Interactive and there is no exclusive console agreement. EA can release pretty much whatever and put it on whatever till 2010.

[Mister Asterix]

They don't have a choice or a say at all. EA's contract was grandfathered with MGM Interactive and there is no exclusive console agreement. EA can release pretty much whatever and put it on whatever till 2010.

[mra]Cool, thanks for the claification. Still I wonder if Sony

[K1Bond007]

They don't have a choice or a say at all. EA's contract was grandfathered with MGM Interactive and there is no exclusive console agreement. EA can release pretty much whatever and put it on whatever till 2010.

Cool, thanks for the claification. Still I wonder if Sony’ll put any pressure just the same.

They may, but I don't think they would. A multiplatform Bond game is going to clearly make more money than an exclusive one. If it's a great game (e.g. GoldenEye 007) then exclusive isn't that bad. If it's decent or mediocre (e.g. FRWL, Nightfire, AUF) then it's going to hurt.

The chances of seeing another GoldenEye 007 is slim. Just for comparison: GE sold a little over 8 million. Combined from all three systems, AUF and Nightfire probably sold half that. (Not counting bundled games - Mario/Duck Hunt - GE is like the 11th or thereabouts highest selling game of all time)

[Orion]

Casino Royale is one of the PS3's launch title's in Britain along with Killzone 2.

[Flash1087]

Casino Royale is one of the PS3's launch title's in Britain along with Killzone 2.

Is that sarcasm? I've heard lots about Killzone 2's release date, but...launch title?

[Qwerty]

---UPDATE : CANCELLED---

EA's Casino Royale Cancelled

_{Console game based on the film shelved}

Topic closed; let's continue the discussion in Mr. *'s thread here.