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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Two Minutes, Big Impact: The New 007: First Light Gameplay Trailer
At PlayStation’s State of Play, IO Interactive showed over 30 minutes of uninterrupted gameplay from 007: First Light. But alongside that headline reveal, a shorter gameplay trailer of around two minutes quietly debuted —
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007: First Light Will Honor Ken Adam’s Legacy
At Gamescom 2025, we sat down with 007: First Light Art Director Rasmus Poulsen, who in our upcoming full interview spoke about many aspects of the game. One remark stood
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Where is our 007: First Light Gamescom Preview?
After Gamescom 2025, we at Expecting Mr Bond spent many days carefully breaking down every detail of the 007: First Light demo for our readers – combined with exclusive insights
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007: First Light – Watch the Gameplay Reveal
At today’s PlayStation State of Play, IO Interactive unveiled the first extended look at 007: First Light gameplay. For many, this was the chance to finally see James Bond in action – a
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DGSE and Opération Satanique – The Mission That Went Too Far
Shadows Behind the Flag In 007: First Light, the woman first introduced as Isola — Italian for “island” — sparked plenty of speculation. I personally shared two common theories: that
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007: First Light – Release Date & Editions Announced
IIO Interactive has officially announced the release date for 007: First Light: the game will launch on March 27, 2025. Alongside the date, the studio also confirmed three different editions, available across PlayStation
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IO Interactive’s Creator Program Kicks Off with 007: First Light Gameplay Reveal
What is the Creator Program? IO Interactive’s Creator Program runs on Keymailer, the influencer platform that works in tandem with Game Press. It has previously supported Hitman: World of Assassination
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007: First Light Gameplay Reveal This Wednesday at PlayStation’s State of Play
Sony and IO Interactive have just announced it: 007: First Light will headline a special edition of State of Play on September 3. Fans can expect more than 30 minutes
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007: First Light – Dreaming of the Perfect Collector’s Edition
Collector’s Editions have always held a special place in my heart. Announced ahead of release, they turn the wait for a game into something bigger: not just playing, but owning