Real or not, CVG has more Goldeneye XBLA pics

by Scott Jon Siegel { Feb 26th 2008 at 5:00AM }

We're on the fence as to whether or not the upcoming issue of Xbox World 360 Magazine does indeed have legitimate details about the supposedly-canceled Goldeneye 007 remake for Xbox Live Arcade. On the one hand, CVG claims the issue features four pages of details about the unfinished project, with numerous screenshots and comments from Microsoft.

On the other hand, Eurogamer reportedly spoke with Microsoft Game Studios, who claim that Xbox World 360's look at the Goldeneye game is based entirely on rumors and speculation, with no participation from Microsoft in the story.

Both these sources seem entirely at odds with each other, and only seem to agree upon the fact that this game definitely isn't coming out. Our shiny optimistic side wants us to believe in the (heavily watermarked) screenshots and details, but the reality is it's probably all speculation masquerading as fact (not unlike GamePro's Gears of War 2 "coverage"). Hopefully once the issue hits stands we'll have a few more answers.

Read - GoldenEye XBLA: Go inside the game [CVG]
Read - MS rubbishes GoldenEye XBLA talk [Eurogamer]

Tags: goldeneye, microsoft, rare, xbla

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

guano @ Feb 26th 2008 5:33AM

Biggest.
Cocktease.
Ever.

Exo @ Feb 26th 2008 5:39AM

oh shit, that was going to be my exact post.

you basterd. you smart basterd

Kye Wii60DF @ Feb 26th 2008 6:05AM

I almost came.

Gangsta Smurf @ Feb 26th 2008 7:50AM

nah, Final Fantasy 7 Tech Demo was. But this is 2nd without a doubt.

FrankTheCrank @ Feb 26th 2008 10:28AM

Let it go.

Seriously, there's nothing you can do. This horse has been beat, it's dying in the corner and soon it will be room temperature.

Can you guys let it go already.

Just for shits and giggles, I'm going home tonight and hooking up my N64 and slapping in my copy of Goldeneye. Franks for the memories.

Nigeria @ Feb 26th 2008 5:46AM

Video game "journalists" really need to be journalists. They need to source their stories tell the truth. You can't build stories through speculation and second/third hand conjecture. That's what blogs are for :).

Plus, magazines need to involve more thorough criticism - not just a rating, but stimulating their readers minds with "important" questions. Before they're rendered even more irrelevant than they already are. Magazines have a role but it's not this: less shallow analysis, less picture-masturbation: more thought.

*I really hate watermarks. It's as if are taking credit for the hard work designing the game. If I was a writer, I would be really embarrassed to do that.

Exo @ Feb 26th 2008 5:55AM

all game mags have ever been about is what you listed as wrong with it.

as nice as those intresting articles about the industry are that they toss in now and then, the core audiance of the magazines dont give a crap about it.

an intelectual game magazine woudlnt sell well, and ironicly, blogs on the internet are alot better source for that.

Yeah8a8y @ Feb 26th 2008 5:58AM

To Exo:

Balls... Try Edge or even GamesTM... Both cleverly written, not sensationalistic turd on a page...

Yeah8a8y @ Feb 26th 2008 5:51AM

Mags in the UK always do April fools gags in their March editions... Treat this as such an 'article'!!!

But still, I want it!!!

Lynk @ Feb 26th 2008 5:53AM

*plays Goldeneye on his N64*

chedabob @ Feb 26th 2008 5:57AM

I've bought this magazine before. What you'll get is a 3 page spread confirming a rumour, with lots and lots of speculation. Last time I bought their magazine, it's because they had some "New Halo 3 details" article advertised on the front cover, and it was just speculation about the date that was supposedly revealed on the Legendary ending of Halo 2.

maverick_saturn_626 @ Feb 26th 2008 6:31AM

Look, just announce the game and get it over and done with ¬_¬ ALl this will it, won't it, is annoying me.

MB @ Feb 26th 2008 6:39AM

I dare to bet it's the april issue and this is their april fools article.

maverick_saturn_626 @ Feb 26th 2008 7:06AM

Couldn't agree more :)

Mills and Boom @ Feb 26th 2008 7:14AM

Are Xbox 360 fans really this desperate to see a 10 year old FPS on their system? Eep.

Co @ Feb 26th 2008 9:40AM

What else would a 360 fan look forward to?

DemonGSides @ Feb 26th 2008 12:00PM

No, but if people can get excited about a fucking pacman remake, why not a Goldeneye remake?

Me @ Feb 26th 2008 12:40PM

As a VIDEOGAME fan, I would love to play Golden Eye again with updated controls and graphics, regardless of whichever system it came out on.

I know that I and a bunch of my friends would have many hours of multiplayer fun again just like we used to, and using Nick Nack to piss them off.

Pointz @ Feb 26th 2008 7:23AM

It looks sharp but his hand is the only thing with the most detail. I wouldn't mind this if it did come out but this rumour has been going on for too long now.

star @ Feb 27th 2008 7:13AM

well i hear the mag has been shunned by microsoft now! "Apparantly" they spoke directly to rare without asking microsoft.

Jeff @ Feb 26th 2008 7:43AM

It may just be me, but Goldeneye doesn't really live up to what I remember it being (back in the day). Don't get me wrong, I'll still buy this if it actually comes out, but man, can you say frame rate?

dan stabbingworth @ Feb 26th 2008 9:04AM

Listen, it's not going to the virtual console, so we can all expect some level of improvement as opposed to a quick cash-in.

JonFitt @ Feb 26th 2008 10:04AM

From the look of it they've given it an overhaul, which would fix things like frame rate.

Hey, even the original runs well on an N64 emulator :)

Chase @ Feb 26th 2008 8:33AM

I call shenanigans. Call me crazy, but I think 'supposedly-canceled' is a new viral marketing technique, in this case.

With that said...

*faints*

*unconscious mumbling* "Natalya... will get... revenge..."

dan stabbingworth @ Feb 26th 2008 9:06AM

Seriously, just get it done! I don't care how, just do it.

And failing that, Perfect Dark, anyone?

Chase @ Feb 26th 2008 9:11AM

Sure! I'd dig me some Perfect Dark - after they release Blast Corps HD Turbo Sexy+5.

DemonGSides @ Feb 26th 2008 12:01PM

Jet Force Gemini plzkthxbye.

FidliousWong @ Feb 26th 2008 10:41AM

Those doubting the legitimacy of these screens need to really look up some shots from N64. This has much better textures, sharper graphics, higher poly counts, and better looking, well, everything. Essentially this is either legitimate shots of vaporware or the most elaborate screen markups ever.