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The Future of 007 First Light: Amazon Luna’s Plans Unveiled
When IO Interactive’s 007 First Light hit the gaming scene, it was met with overwhelming praise from both critics and fans. However, the future of the James Bond franchise has been a topic of speculation, particularly with Jeff Gattis, the new general manager for Amazon Luna and Amazon Game Studios, hinting at the possibility of Amazon taking over the sequel from IO Interactive.
A New Direction for Amazon
After the initial uproar from fans, Gattis clarified that no decisions had been made yet. In a recent interview with GamesIndustry, he expressed openness to the idea of IO Interactive continuing their stewardship of the series.
“We did not confirm anything about who’s publishing or developing the next Bond sequel. Like Hakan Abrak (CEO of IO Interactive) said, we haven’t even discussed it really yet. The game’s awesome. That’s great. I think it’s realistic to think that there would be a sequel. Technically, Amazon does own the rights to the game, but we’re going to do what’s right by the game, we’re not trying to bring everything into Amazon. Given the success of this one, I think you probably want IOI developing it. We’re going to do what’s right by the game, we’re not trying to bring everything into Amazon.”
Expanding Horizons
Aside from the James Bond franchise, Gattis also hinted at Amazon’s broader gaming strategy, which involves leveraging their IPs across different media platforms, including film and TV.
“The vision for us is to get to much more of this world where you can imagine going into Prime Video and seeing a page that is much more about fandom and IP, as opposed to ‘here’s a bunch of shows’. So you see the Tomb Raider TV show, here’s the Tomb Raider video game, here’s Tomb Raider merchandise you can buy on Amazon.com”.
Looking Ahead
While Amazon recently made changes to its MMO teams, they are still committed to publishing upcoming titles like Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis and Tomb Raider: Catalyst from Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog. As for the possibility of acquiring IO Interactive in the future, Gattis mentioned that anything is possible, but there are no concrete discussions at the moment.
A Bright Future for 007 First Light
As the gaming industry continues to evolve, the fate of the James Bond franchise remains uncertain. However, with Amazon’s innovative approach to gaming and content creation, fans can expect exciting developments in the world of 007 First Light and beyond.