From Russia With Love, the videogame, is based on the classic Bond film from 1963 but features new plot twists, gadgets, weapons and characters as well as a dynamic multiplayer component. Sir Sean Connery, appearing in his first-ever videogame, lent his voice and likeness to the project. Also making their videogame debuts as original Bond girls are movie and TV star Maria Menounos and multi-platinum UK pop star Natasha Bedingfield.
"We think fans of the Bond videogame franchise will be very excited that we were able to bring back the original Bond, Sir Sean Connery, to lend his voice and help the development team tailor the game to his Bond style," said Jillian Goldberg, Vice President of Marketing for EA. "We are excited to give Bond fans of all ages an opportunity to experience the classic Bond film: From Russia With Love as a videogame."
James Bond 007: From Russia With Love will be the first game to put players in the universe of the classic James Bond films. Set in the original 60’s Bond era, the game features movie-based missions as well as original, action-intensive sequences, a broad and deep variety of gameplay, fully-integrated vehicles, social multiplayer experiences, gorgeous women, and classic, upgradeable weapons and gadgetry with modern mechanics.
Key Features
- Build your own Bond, based on Sean Connery, in a retro, 1960s Cold War era setting.
- A breathing, vibrant, living 1960’s-styled world including classic cars, architecture, fashion, and exotic locations
- Bleeding edge Hollywood production.
- Innovative gameplay, wider variety, non-linear missions, introduction of new focus/zoom function.
- Addictive and social multiplayer experience
- RPG elements: Invest in your character by equipping, upgrading, scoring/rewards
- Intense action, driving, jetpack and stealth missions.
- Game features movie-based missions as well as original, action-intensive sequences
- Fully integrated vehicles, over a dozen weapons, and classic gadgetry with modern mechanics.
From Russia With Love, developed by EA's Redwood Shores, Calif. studio., is being released on the PS2 and Xbox, a version for the GameCube will be released in mid-November and a PSP edition will be released in early 2006. This game has been rated T (Teen) by the ESRB.