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
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Gamescom 2025 Video – 007: First Light Booth Tour & Fan Impressions
Booths and Bond Cars After sharing our photo coverage of the booths and Bond’s iconic cars, we at Expectingu Mr Bond (EMB) now bring you a video tour focused entirely
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Joe Caroff (1921–2025): The Hand That Gave James Bond His Mark
Joe Caroff, the American graphic designer who created the iconic 007 pistol logo, has died at the age of 103, one day before his 104th birthday (17 August 2025). His
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Gamescom Giveaway – Win a James Bond 007 Doormat
To celebrate 007: First Light at Gamescom 2025, we’re giving away an officially licensed James Bond 007 doormat, featuring the timeless line “I’ve been expecting you, Mr. Bond…”. This very phrase inspired the name
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Gamescom 2025 – 007: First Light Booth Details & Photos
Gamescom is always full of surprises, and for fans of IO Interactive’s 007: First Light the question is clear: what can you actually see on site? In short: there’s a
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007: First Light – The Golden Villain, the Dangerous Webb, and the Lady in Red
Gamescom 2025 is just around the corner, and before diving into the excitement of new reveals, I wanted to share one of the puzzles that has been on my mind
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Where to Watch Gamescom ONL – Eyes on 007
Gamescom 2025 is about to begin, and Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live (ONL) once again sets the stage for major announcements, world premieres, and exclusive gameplay reveals. This year, he will be joined
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Play Our Gamescom Bingo – 007: First Light Edition
Gamescom is right around the corner, and IO Interactive is expected to bring 007: First Light to Cologne. Whether it’s a new trailer, developer insights, or surprises at the booth,
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Bond’s Earbuds in 007: First Light – From Cutscene Prop to Spy Tool
The camera lingers for just a moment – Bond walks through the entrance hall of the MI6 / Universal Exports building, discreet earbuds in place. At the reception desk, he
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Animated 007: First Light Wallpapers Released Today
To celebrate 500,000 wishlists for 007: First Light, IO Interactive has released three brand-new animated wallpapers for fans. Each comes as a 1920×1080 MP4 video file, all based on official
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007: First Light at Gamescom – What to Expect from the Gameplay Reveal
After a long absence, IO Interactive is finally back at Gamescom (August 20–24), bringing 007: First Light along for the ride. We expect the big gameplay reveal to happen right here at the show, not in some