Amazon now has creative control over James Bond, causing concern among fans about potential watering down of the franchise.
Some fear Amazon may produce televisual tribulations with tenuous connections to Bond, leading to prequels, spin-offs, and odd series concepts.
Despite worries, the possibility of a successor to GoldenEye 007, a legendary N64 game, is mentioned as a hopeful outcome of Amazon’s involvement.
The article discusses the groundbreaking nature of GoldenEye 007, highlighting features such as four-player, first-person shooter action in 1997 and headshot kills.
N64's GoldenEye is remembered for its elegance, wit, and memorable features like big head mode and paintball mode, fostering enjoyable multiplayer experiences.
Neostalgic mentions of the golden gun, complex levels with proximity mines, and humorous gameplay experiences like shooting guards while they were in the bathroom are shared.
The article humorously reflects on personal experiences playing GoldenEye, including a poppers-induced gaming session that resulted in severe headaches.
Concerns are raised about the gaming industry’s focus on mobile games and Bond-themed spinoffs, hinting at a potential absence of a long-awaited GoldenEye sequel.
A humorous speculation about possible Bond mobile games like casino games and deck-building games is made, suggesting a departure from the traditional gaming experience.
The article concludes with a comical nod to the unlikelihood of receiving a GoldenEye sequel in the current gaming landscape, with a humorous reference to calling Bezos for a tower defense game idea.