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'I'm So Happy I Didn't Get It': Ben Starr Auditioned for 007 First Light's James BondActor Ben Starr, known for Final Fantasy 16, revealed he auditioned for the role of James Bond in 007 First Light but did not get the part, which went to Patrick Gibson. Starr expressed happiness about not getting the role, praising Gibson's performance as "unbelievable" and "perfectly cast."
007 First Light Cost More Than $200 Million To Make, But There’s More To The StoryIO Interactive's "007 First Light" had a development cost of approximately $202 million over seven years, making it the studio's most expensive title. This significant investment is viewed as a foundation for future James Bond games, with the studio having secured rights for multiple titles. Despite a strong initial sales performance, the game needs sustained success to recoup its substantial budget.
007 First Light isn't about mowing down hundreds of dudes because "it's important that every encounter feels crunchy and dangerous," says developerIO Interactive's Rasmus Poulsen discusses the design philosophy behind the upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, emphasizing a focus on dangerous, 'crunchy' encounters and a 'timeless' aesthetic. The game aims to capture the essence of a young James Bond venturing into espionage, with an intro sequence featuring a Lana Del Rey track that plays on the theme of light and shadow. 007 First Light is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X on May 27, with a Nintendo Switch version to follow.
Exude Your Inner James Bond With The Limited Edition 007 First Light ControllerA limited edition 007 First Light DualSense Wireless Controller will be available for preorder on April 17 and releases on May 27, coinciding with the new PlayStation 5 game. This controller features a gold finish and the 007 logo, and includes adaptive triggers and haptic feedback. This marks the first signature controller for a Bond game since Goldeneye in 2010.