SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), today announced that
GoldenEye 007™: Reloaded is now available in retail
stores nationwide, allowing Xbox360® and PlayStation®3 system
gamers to experience the modern re-telling of the legendary
GoldenEye film for the first time ever on their HD consoles.
GoldenEye 007: Reloaded was built on a brand
new engine that delivers the gritty, lethal action of Daniel Craig's James Bond at 60 frames per
second with stunning visuals, lightning fast gameplay and the
ability to play using the PlayStation®Move sharp shooter.
"This is the epitome of a classic reborn," said David Oxford, Executive Vice President at
Activision Publishing. "We know that fans love the original
GoldenEye film, so our team worked closely with the original
screenwriter and film talent, along with the devoted developers at
Eurocom, to create a modern reimagining tailor-made for Xbox 360
and PlayStation 3 gamers around the world."
Based on the original screenplay, GoldenEye 007:
Reloaded introduces brand new 'Mi6 Ops Missions' –
new, distinct levels additional to the single-player campaign that
span the varied environments from the story. The game
challenges players to complete different Assault, Elimination,
Stealth and Defense objectives all showcased in HD and running at a
smooth 60-frames per second. GoldenEye 007:
Reloaded takes multiplayer to new heights, maintaining and
improving its renowned four-player split-screen action and adding
full, adrenaline-pumping 16-player online matches with more maps,
weapons, characters and game modes than ever before.
The game is brought to life with an updated story penned by the
Hollywood screenwriter from the
original GoldenEye film, Bruce
Feirstein; the voices of Daniel
Craig as James Bond and Judi
Dench as 'M'; and combat animations motion-captured by
Daniel Craig's film stunt double,
Ben Cooke.
GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is being developed by
Eurocom under license from EON Productions Ltd and
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), for the PlayStation 3
system and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from
Microsoft, and is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/GoldenEyeGame or
www.GoldenEyeGame.com.
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is
actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of
motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive
media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the
world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100
titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc.,
Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc.,
MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International
Television Distribution In, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment
LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM
Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has
ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly
120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence
Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America
(20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and
Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit
www.mgm.com.
About EON Productions/Danjaq, LLC
EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and
controlled by the Broccoli/Wilson family. Danjaq is the
US based company that co-owns, with MGM, the copyright in the
existing James Bond films and controls the right to produce future
James Bond films as well as all worldwide merchandising.
EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK based
production company which makes the James Bond films.
The 007 franchise is the longest running in film history with
twenty-two films produced since 1962. Michael G Wilson and
Barbara Broccoli took over the franchise from Albert R 'Cubby'
Broccoli in 1995 and have produced some of the most successful Bond
films ever including CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica,
California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United
Kingdom, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the
Netherlands, Australia,
South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and
its products can be found on the company's website,
www.activision.com.
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