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Patrick Gibson Has Worked on 007: First Light for Over Four Years — New Cast Insights from TGS 2025

A special media showcase for 007: First Light took place on September 26, 2025 at United Cinema Toyosu in Tokyo, during the week of TGS 2025. Our summary focuses on.

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IO Interactive Brings 007: First Light to MCM Comic Con London

IO Interactive and MCM Comic Con London have shared a new announcement on social media: the developers of 007: First Light will host a live stage panel on Friday, October 24, at 5:15 PM. The event.

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Omega Seamaster in 007: First Light — Closer Look at the Watch and First Lines by Mackenzie as Q

To celebrate James Bond Day, IO Interactive and Omega released a brand-new video showcasing Bond’s latest Omega Seamaster — and for the first time, we get to see the watch.

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Operation Riviera in 007: First Light – What the Skin’s Name Really Means

The Third Wishlist Milestone Unlocks a Classic Bond Look Today, on James Bond Day, IO Interactive announced that 007: First Light has officially reached its third wishlist milestone, surpassing 1.25.

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Gemma Chan Revealed as Dr. Selina Tan in 007: First Light

Earlier this month, during PlayStation’s State of Play, IO Interactive introduced the actors behind several of the key characters in 007: First Light: Patrick Gibson as James Bond, Priyanga Burford.

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No Commander: Why James Bond Is an Aircrewman in 007: First Light

Last week, IO Interactive revealed in a social media post that James Bond holds the rank of Aircrewman in the Royal Navy in 007: First Light. The detail immediately caught.

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The Return of the Explosive Pen? 007: First Light’s Deluxe Edition Hints at a Classic Bond Gadget

Could one of James Bond’s most memorable gadgets from GoldenEye (1995) be making a comeback in 007: First Light? With the announcement of the Deluxe Edition, IO Interactive teased fans.

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007: First Light Embraces Hitman‘s Briefings, Drops the Disguise System

Mission Briefings – A Bond Twist on the Hitman Formula In Hitman, every mission traditionally began with Agent 47 being briefed by Diana Burnwood – her calm, precise delivery became.

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Gamescom 2025 Interview: Rasmus Poulsen on 007: First Light

At Gamescom 2025, ExpectingMrBond.com sat down with Rasmus Poulsen, Art Director at IO Interactive, to explore the creative vision behind 007: First Light. In our conversation, Poulsen explained why the team sees.

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Become an Intern at IOI – Work on 007: First Light

This is no cover story: IO Interactive is inviting fresh talent to join its ranks and help build the world of James Bond. No tuxedo required – but a sharp artistic eye.

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Grounded or Over-the-Top? Henchmen in 007: First Light

From Oddjob’s lethal bowler hat to Jaws’ steel teeth, the Bond films gave us eccentric, larger-than-life henchmen who became pop-culture icons. Importantly, these figures were creations of the movies, not.

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Confirmed: The Flight Compose the Soundtrack for 007: First Light

Few aspects of a James Bond adventure are as iconic as its music. From Monty Norman’s unforgettable James Bond Theme to John Barry’s sweeping orchestrations, sound has always defined the Bond experience. As reported by Eurogamer.net, IO Interactive has entrusted.

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007: First Light – IOI on Storytelling and Progression

At Gamescom, we had the chance to sit down with 007: First Light Art Director Rasmus Poulsen. While the full interview will follow soon, here’s a new insight — a closer look at what IO.

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Meet the Stars Bringing 007: First Light to Life

The latest State of Play finally delivered what many fans — myself included — had been waiting for: the official cast reveal of 007: First Light. After months of speculation about who would bring Bond’s.

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Top 7 Aerial Stunts in James Bond History

It all starts with 007: First Light. In the game’s opening mission in Slovakia, Bond is on the trail of rogue agent 009, and what unfolds is a spectacular cargo-plane set-piece: fights on the.

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