James Bond Producer’s Concerns Over Violence and having Guns in GoldenEye 007 Wii Remake

In a recent discussion on the Grit podcast, former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick revealed that Barbara Broccoli, co-owner of the James Bond film franchise rights, expressed reservations about including violence and firearms in the 2010 GoldenEye 007 Wii remake. Kotick noted, “We made a sequel, and it was a challenging thing to make because Barbara Broccoli did not really want anything that was violence. And she didn’t really want guns in the game.”

The original GoldenEye 007, released in 1997 for the Nintendo 64, is often credited with boosting the console’s popularity. Kotick remarked, “GoldenEye is what actually sold the N64.” The 2010 reimagining for the Wii featured Daniel Craig as James Bond, replacing Pierce Brosnan from the original game. Despite the challenges, the remake was developed to align with the expectations of a modern first-person shooter while respecting the franchise’s legacy.

Kotick acknowledged Broccoli and her half-brother Michael G. Wilson as “great custodians for the IP,” understanding their concerns about violence, especially considering the franchise’s appeal to younger audiences. He emphasized the difficulty in balancing these concerns with the expectations for a new GoldenEye game.

The 2010 GoldenEye 007 was initially exclusive to the Wii and later released as GoldenEye 007: Reloaded for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in 2011. The game aimed to modernize the classic while introducing new gameplay elements and updated graphics.

Source: Gamespot.

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