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MindsEye is Getting Multiplayer Races, Race Builder For Consoles This Year
Build A Rocket Boy is now self-publishing MindsEye and plans to release multiplayer races and a Race Builder for consoles this year. The studio has also revealed the 'Blacklisted' mission, featuring assassin Julia Black. CEO Mark Gerhard reiterated claims of corporate espionage and sabotage being responsible for the game's commercial failure, stating that investigations are ongoing with authorities.
Lana Del Rey and David Arnold Release “First Light” Theme for 007 First Light | Console Creatures
Lana Del Rey has released the theme song "First Light" for IO Interactive's upcoming game 007 First Light, collaborating with renowned Bond composer David Arnold. The song, described as a jazz lounge anthem, aims to capture the essence of a young James Bond. The game is set to launch on PC and consoles on May 27, 2026.
ArtooSC & the D-Squad Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guests of Honor
ArtooSC & the D-Squad, known for their screen-accurate Star Wars droid builds, will be Guests of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will also feature updates and releases for Persona 5: The Phantom X, The Sims 4, Yooka-Replaylee, Grand Theft Auto Online, and the theme song for 007 First Light. Several other guests and an after-party have also been announced for the convention.
Orchestral Soundtracks 2026 Spring Concert Coming to San Diego May 23
The Orchestral Soundtracks 2026 Spring Concert will be held on May 23 in San Diego, featuring music from games like Final Fantasy, NieR, and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End. The event, partnering with Scarlet Moon Records, will also showcase music from anime and Hoyoverse titles. Tickets are available via the official website.
Lana Del Rey surprise-drops the 007 First Light theme song, and I regret to inform you that it is not great
Lana Del Rey has surprise-released "First Light," the theme song for IO Interactive's upcoming game 007 First Light. The author expresses disappointment with the song, describing it as a flat imitation of a Bond theme that lacks depth and emotion, contrasting it with previous successful Bond songs by artists like Adele and Carly Simon. The article also notes that Del Rey previously had a song rejected for the film Spectre.
Lana Del Rey and David Arnold “First Light” Theme Created for 007 First Light
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have released "First Light," the official theme song for the upcoming game 007 First Light, a collaboration between Lana Del Rey and James Bond composer David Arnold. The song is available on major music platforms, and the game itself is set to launch on May 27 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch release planned for summer.
IO INTERACTIVE AND AMAZON MGM STUDIOS UNVEIL 007 FIRST LIGHT’S TITLE SONG, COMPOSED BY LANA DEL REY AND DAVID ARNOLD
IO Interactive and Amazon MGM Studios have revealed that Lana Del Rey and David Arnold have created the title song for the upcoming video game 007 First Light. The song is available now, with the title sequence set to premiere on April 17th. The game, an origin story for James Bond, is scheduled for release on May 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version coming in Summer 2026.
007 First Light title song will be performed by Lana Del Rey, while Bond film composer David Arnold returns to franchise after almost two decades
IO Interactive announced that Lana Del Rey will perform the title song for their upcoming game, 007 First Light. The song, also titled 'First Light,' was co-written and composed by Del Rey and veteran Bond composer David Arnold. The game is set to release on May 27 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox ROG Ally, with a Nintendo Switch release delayed to summer.
Lana Del Rey Finally Gets Her James Bond Theme Song with 007 First Light on PS5
Lana Del Rey has officially released her theme song, "First Light," for the upcoming PlayStation 5 game 007 First Light. The song was co-written and composed by Del Rey and David Arnold, with IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abrak praising the collaboration. The title sequence for the game will debut tomorrow, and the game is set for release on May 27, 2026.
James Bond 007: First Light Title Track by Lana Del Ray
IO Interactive announced that the upcoming video game James Bond 007: First Light will feature a main title theme song performed by Lana Del Rey. This news highlights the game's soundtrack as a significant element.
First Light 007 Hit by Massive Indonesian Ratings Board Leak
The upcoming James Bond game, First Light 007, developed by IO Interactive, has been significantly impacted by a massive leak originating from the Indonesian Ratings Board. The leak reportedly includes developer emails, gameplay footage, and the game's ending, raising concerns about data security within rating organizations worldwide. Despite the setback, the article suggests the game may still succeed if its gameplay quality lives up to the franchise's legacy.
007 First Light Is Bringing Back One of James Bond's Best Traditions
IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond game, 007 First Light, will feature a title track performed by Lana Del Rey, continuing the tradition of prominent artists contributing to the franchise. Composer David Arnold, who has worked on multiple Bond films, collaborated on the song. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on May 27, with a Nintendo Switch version delayed, and has already seen story spoilers leaked online.
007 First Light’s Title Track Revealed, Sung by Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey has been revealed as the singer for the title track of the upcoming game 007 First Light, titled "First Light." The track was co-written by David Arnold, known for his work on previous James Bond films. The game, which focuses on James Bond's origins, is set to release on May 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for Summer.
Indonesia's Ratings Board Leaks A Bunch Of Game Details, Includes 007 First Light & Castlevania
The Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) has accidentally leaked details and story spoilers for several upcoming games, including IO Interactive's 007 First Light and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. The leak also reportedly exposed thousands of email addresses linked to game developers. The IGRS has faced criticism for its inconsistent implementation of age ratings on platforms like Steam.
Beware: 007 First Light Gameplay Reportedly Leaks Online, Possibly Including the Ending
Over an hour of gameplay footage for IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond action-adventure game, 007 First Light, has reportedly leaked online. The leak, which may include the game's ending, originated from security issues with the Indonesian games rating board's website. Footage from other unreleased titles like Echoes of Aincrad, and potentially Assassin's Creed: Black Flag and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, were also reportedly exposed.
Massive 007: First Light spoilers and Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag remake details are just the start of a huge leak from an Indonesian ratings board
A massive leak originating from the Indonesian Game Rating System has revealed details about unreleased games, including '007: First Light' and a potential remake of 'Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag'. The security flaw exposed spoilery information across the internet.
Careful, huge spoilers are out for James Bond game 007: First Light, following an Indonesian Game Rating leak
Spoilers for the upcoming game 007: First Light have been leaked online due to a security flaw in the Indonesian Game Rating System. The leak exposed gameplay footage, including an extended look at the game's ending. Other titles like Echoes of Aincrad, Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse were also affected by the leak, though no footage has surfaced for them yet.
Indonesian Ratings Board Leaks 007 First Light Spoilers and More
The Indonesian Game Rating System (IGRS) has suffered a significant data leak, accidentally revealing extensive story spoilers for IO Interactive's upcoming game 007 First Light and Bandai Namco's Echoes of Aincrad. The leak also reportedly includes footage from Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, as well as thousands of email addresses belonging to game developers.
007: First Light, Echoes of Aincrad Spoiler-Heavy Footage Leaked by Indonesian Ratings Board
Footage from IO Interactive's upcoming James Bond game, 007: First Light, has been leaked online by the Indonesian Game Rating System, revealing significant spoilers including the game's ending. Similar leaks also affected Bandai Namco's Echoes of Aincrad, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced, and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse. 007: First Light is set to release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S on May 27th, with the Nintendo Switch version delayed to later in the summer.
007 First Light stalls on Switch 2—Bond fans, brace for... | TAG
Several games are experiencing delays, including 007 First Light for Nintendo Switch 2, Borderlands 4, and Disney Dreamlight Valley's update. Meanwhile, rumors suggest a new Star Fox game and a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time could be announced for the Switch 2. In other news, South Korea is distributing free PCs to combat rising costs, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day is undergoing reshoots for more humor. A report indicates a Sony State of Play is planned for April 16, potentially alongside an Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remake announcement, and Pokémon Champions is receiving bug fixes.
