'GoldenEye 007' hits Amazon - pre-order today for Wii and DS

19-Jun-2010 • Gaming

The newest James Bond outing from video game studio Acitivision, "GoldenEye 007" - inspired by Rare's 1997 "GoldenEye" - is now available for pre-order on Amazon.

As previously speculated, the title will be available on Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS later in the year. The retail pricing for the each console has now been firmed up. As MI6 reported earlier in the week the Wii version will retail for US$49.99 whilst the the hand-held edition for DS is currently priced on Amazon for US$39.99.

Pre-Order "GoldenEye 007" for Wii today from Amazon

Pre-Order "GoldenEye 007" for DS today from Amazon

Briefing

Developed exclusively for Wii(TM) and based on the GoldeneEye film, GoldenEye 007 gives players the chance to use the lethal, gritty style of Daniel Craig's James Bond to outwit, outmaneuver and overtake an arms syndicate that threatens the world in an innovative, modern take on the legendary GoldenEye movie adventure. The game, which is slated for release this holiday season, is playable in Nintendo's booth at E3.

GoldenEye 007 features an unprecedented lineup of four-player split-screen MP options that encourage social gaming, including 40 total characters, 8 classic Bond characters, 5 maps, 3 standard modes and 16 special modifiers that allow gamers to create hundreds of game combinations. GoldenEye 007 also features online multiplayer for up to 8 players designed for seasoned FPS online gamers with unique modes and a robust XP system for unlockables and achievements. GoldenEye 007 also supports the Classic Controller Pro(TM) for gamers who want to play with standard FPS controls and the Wii Zapper(TM) for "point and shoot" gamers; players will have several control scheme options, allowing them to experience GoldenEye 007 on Wii any way they want.

Read the complete MI6 report on "GoldenEye" or watch the gaming trailer online.