Activision-Blizzard plans yearly Bond games
by Randy Nelson 
{ Sep 17th 2008 at 2:00AM }
Variety continues to dig through yesterday's "analyst day" presentation by Activision-Blizzard brass, but has already uncovered a number of "ah-hah"-worthy tidbits. This one includes the number 7. 007. As in James Bond, who, according to the company, will star in yearly Bond franchise titles from the company – currently working on Quantum of Solace, built on the Call of Duty 4 engine – whether there's a new Bond movie release to tie them in with or not.
Specific genres, systems, and developers weren't mentioned, but this very aggressive business model would likely target as many game types and platforms as possible to reap maximum rewards from the risks taken. As Variety's Ben Fritz points out, this strategy could turn south rather quickly should Quantum of Solace not live up to gamer – and, more, importantly sales – expectations.
Specific genres, systems, and developers weren't mentioned, but this very aggressive business model would likely target as many game types and platforms as possible to reap maximum rewards from the risks taken. As Variety's Ben Fritz points out, this strategy could turn south rather quickly should Quantum of Solace not live up to gamer – and, more, importantly sales – expectations.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
OMGOMG @ Sep 17th 2008 2:09AM
Oh goodie. STOP WHORING OUT CRAP, ACTIVISION.
Nirolak @ Sep 17th 2008 2:18AM
I've never seen a company so determined to kill itself with oversaturation.
OMGOMG @ Sep 17th 2008 2:21AM
I mean, at least EA saturated stuff people were going to buy no matter what (Madden). But who really wants yearly Bond games?
Iwa @ Sep 17th 2008 2:54AM
EA tried saturating the market with biannual Bond games. They actually released two Bond games in 2004, and followed up with their last in 2005.
the_insider @ Sep 17th 2008 2:21AM
oh how times have changed... ;)
heypaul @ Sep 17th 2008 12:06PM
Yet the more they change, the more they stay the same...
Pink Lemon @ Sep 17th 2008 2:28AM
Didn't EA do this a couple years back?
iofthestorm @ Sep 17th 2008 2:31AM
Every time I see Blizzard's name attached to Activision, a little piece of me dies inside. Fuck you, Activision.
OMGOMG @ Sep 17th 2008 2:51AM
Weird. It just makes me think a lot of snow is coming.
Obie @ Sep 17th 2008 2:43AM
Quality vs Quantity...look it up Activi$ion!
ScallionN @ Sep 17th 2008 2:46AM
There aren't words sufficient enough to describe the rage I'm feeling right now.
OMGOMG @ Sep 17th 2008 2:53AM
This should do.
http://www.zippyvideos.com/7904537936392136/mcbain_vs._mendoza/
MENDOZAAAAAAAAAA!!!
SKI @ Sep 17th 2008 10:22AM
You can't just announce how you feel. That makes me feel angry!
JoeTheBlow @ Sep 17th 2008 4:25AM
Are the morons now running this company even aware how long it takes to do current-gen games?!
In a year its barely enough time to stick new models and skins in the same engine, so here comes another game thats just as crappy.
God, do i have to do everything myself around here.
meist3r @ Sep 17th 2008 7:30AM
This is just the type of crap I was expecting when I heard about the merger. Here's the Lineup for the next five years.
James Bond: A Quantum of Solace
James Bond: (To be announced)
JB: A Quantum of Solace 2
JB 2010
JB 2K11
Let's hope Blacctivision at least keeps some of their good games in check. Once they've ruined Diablo and Starcraft they might as well die.
Mr Khan @ Sep 17th 2008 8:20AM
What a surprise
Lawfie @ Sep 17th 2008 12:52PM
Yearly games are killing quality in videogames.
BillyBob @ Sep 21st 2008 3:34PM
i do love james bond games but it looks like they are going for quantity not quality "!