From Gun Barrel to OHMSS: Classic Bond Cinema Lives On in First Light
007: First Light tells a new origin story for James Bond — but it also brings back some of the franchise’s most iconic cinematic elements. From the swirling Gun Barrel.
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- July 6, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 3 minutes read
Welcome to ExpectingMrBond.com
The name’s Bond… or at least, everything around him. Welcome to ExpectingMrBond.com – your new unofficial HQ for all things 007: First Light, the upcoming James Bond video game from IO Interactive. This site is made.
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- July 5, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 2 minutes read
Lennie James Confirms Role as Greenway in 007: First Light—And Mentions Patrick Gibson as Bond
Actor Lennie James has confirmed his involvement in the upcoming Bond origin game 007: First Light—and, in doing so, revealed that Patrick Gibson will portray the game’s young version of.
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- July 2, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 3 minutes read
Expanded 2-CD Score of On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Released by La-La Land Records
To me, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service has always been one of the most underrated entries in the James Bond franchise. Diana Rigg as Tracy is brilliant – smart, independent,.
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- June 20, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 2 minutes read
Multiplayer Was Never on the Cards for 007: First Light
When IO Interactive revealed 007: First Light, some fans couldn’t help but wonder: could this be a return to multiplayer Bond, in the spirit of GoldenEye 007 or Nightfire? That.
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- June 16, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 2 minutes read
Blaise Metreweli Appointed First Female Chief of the Real MI6
The British government has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the new Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS)—better known as MI6, the United Kingdom’s foreign intelligence agency. This marks the first.
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- June 12, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 6 minutes read
Shaken, Not Stirred? – The Brand Partners of 007: First Light
For over six decades, the James Bond franchise has done more than deliver spy thrillers. It has defined a lifestyle. Whether it’s a watch, a car, or the way he.
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- June 11, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 9 minutes read
First Light’s Bond: Personality, Potential, and the People Who Shape Him
A Different Kind of Agent From the moment IO Interactive first revealed 007: First Light, it was clear this would be a different kind of Bond experience. Not just a stylish shooter or globe-trotting.
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- June 10, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 2 minutes read
Complete Hitman’s Le Chiffre Mission to Unlock an Exclusive Reward in 007: First Light
IO Interactive has launched a unique crossover between Hitman and 007: First Light—and fans who take on the challenge will be rewarded. Announced during the first-ever IOI Showcase, players who eliminate Le Chiffre in the.
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- June 9, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 3 minutes read
Inside IO Interactive: PC Gamer’s Exclusive Studio Visit for 007: First Light
During the 2025 PC Gaming Show, PC Gamer premiered a seven-minute behind-the-scenes video about 007: First Light. Unlike typical interview segments, this piece was filmed directly inside IO Interactive’s Copenhagen.
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- June 8, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 5 minutes read
Unlocking 007: What Fans Can Earn Before First Light Even Launches
Before 007: First Light launches, fans can already unlock exclusive cosmetics by wishlisting the game or registering an IOI account. Here’s what we know—and what might still be hidden in Q Branch’s vaults. IO Interactive is.
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- June 7, 2025
- by André Mackowiak
- 4 minutes read
007: First Light Revealed at PlayStation’s State of Play
The world got its first real glimpse of the new James Bond during PlayStation’s June State of Play, where IO Interactive officially revealed 007: First Light. The cinematic announcement trailer introduced a bold.
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- May 8, 2024
- by André Mackowiak
- 1 minute read
Rodrigo Santoro Joins IO Interactive as Missions Director for Project 007
Rodrigo Santoro has been appointed as the Missions Director for Project 007. Frederik Villumsen, Associate Production Director, praised Santoro’s critical thinking and enthusiasm, stating, “We look forward to seeing him.