Bizarre making Bond title for '09, new racing IP is 'Mario Kart meets Forza'

by Ross Miller { Dec 3rd 2008 at 4:44PM }

At a summit held by Massive for in-game advertising, Activision confirmed that Bizarre Creations is working on a new third-person Bond title for release in 2009. According to the Twitter feed of Newsweek's N'Gai Croal (trust us, he's legit), the game is being touted as "racing and driving focused." The executive also mentioned Bizarre's new racing IP, describing it as "Mario Kart meets Forza." It's not much (in fact, it's somewhat paradoxical), but it does hint at a departure from Project Gotham Racing's realism -- relative to Mario Kart!

The executive also reportedly said the next Call of Duty Modern Warfare is due out Fall 2009. We're uncertain if that's confirmation of the next COD's setting or just a glib way of saying "Infinity Ward's COD series." We're reaching out to Activision for clarification on all these statements.

Tags: 007, activision, bizarre, bizarre-creations, bond, call-of-duty, call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2, cod, james-bond, james-bond-007, modern-warfare

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

chispito @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:56PM

"Mario Kart meets Forza"

So basically they want freedom to make stuff up as they go and not be tied down to any set expectations.

Burritoclock @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:57PM

"Mario Kart meets Forza"

or

"The dumbest thing I have ever heard"

Dirty @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:59PM

Just imagine Project Gotham with friend codes and no voice chat..... and turtle shells.

joeymoto @ Dec 5th 2008 4:25PM

... and Bowser????
... and the Princess?????
... hmmmmmmmm, Princess......

*Definite purchase for me*

Trulz @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:58PM

Color me excited. I haven't made the time to try out World at War yet, but I'm sure that Infinity Ward is going to put out something awesome.

straynova @ Dec 3rd 2008 4:58PM

Too bad the new Bond game isn't a Goldeneye port to XBOX Live. Still waiting for that one...

Trulz @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:09PM

Am I the only one who thinks that this would be a TERRIBLE idea? Goldeneye was great and all but really? On the 360?

straynova @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:10PM

I don't really care which system it comes out on, just that it comes out. I don't have my N64 anymore, but I'd kind of like to be able to play it again without going out and buying everything again.

joeymoto @ Dec 5th 2008 4:27PM

*Goldeneye port confirmed for GameBoy Advance!!!!!!!!!*

Strategy_Panda (the artist formally known as Titanium_Orchid) @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:01PM

I'm guessing its going to be like Burnout with guns and missiles and customizable parts/cars

The Dark Wayne @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:03PM

so, Full Auto?

Strategy_Panda (the artist formally known as Titanium_Orchid) @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:05PM

Did Full auto involve racing? I never played the series. I think racing is key in this game.

On an unrelated note, make another Carmegeddon! racists

The Dark Wayne @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:08PM

Full Auto was racing cars with guns and that was pretty much it

Strategy_Panda (the artist formally known as Titanium_Orchid) @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:17PM

your right. I was thinking of Auto assault

Shagittarius @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:20PM

Cunning Stunt Bonus!

tmacairjordan87 @ Dec 3rd 2008 7:48PM

That's what I'm guessing it would be like, basically a Full Auto ripoff. The only other option would be to make it more on the kiddy side like..well..mario kart but with realistic cars. That scenario would be a disaster though IMO.

Viol8tor Mode @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:03PM

Quantum of Solace was actually a very solid title. I liked it alot to warrant a "Keep It" from Gamefly.

But why hand it over to Bizarre Creations?

danny. @ Dec 3rd 2008 5:36PM

because the next one is a top down dual stick shooter.

sjs2626 @ Dec 3rd 2008 7:01PM

I rented it from Blockbuster over Thanksgiving because I couldn't find Mirror's Edge anywhere. It turned out way better than expected, and I almost wish I hadn't rented it, because it would have made a great purchase. I would buy it now, except I beat the campaign, and I suck at the multiplayer.