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After weeks of speculation, the publisher announces a sequel to the N64 classic. In a twist, the spy actioner will let gamers become Bond villains.

Ending a flurry of rumors, Electronic Arts announced today that a sequel to the classic N64 James Bond shooter, GoldenEye, is in the works. Development of the game is already underway at EA's Los Angeles studio, with the game due on "multiple platforms" this fall.

"We look forward to continued success with this fall's release of a new chapter in the Bond saga and the creation of another blockbuster franchise in GoldenEye 2," said Travis Rutherford, Senior Vice President of MGM Consumer Products and Interactive. MGM produces the James Bond film franchise.

While the existence of James Bond 007: GoldenEye 2 was something of an open secret in the industry, EA's announcement surprised many. In a twist sure to thrill anyone who has ever rooted for the bad guy at the movies, GoldenEye 2 will let "players become the ultimate villain in the Bond universe," according to EA President and COO John Riccitiello.

GoldenEye 2's story will follow a British secret agent who is dismissed from MI6 's "00" program for "reckless brutality." Like the fallen spy played by Sean Bean in GoldenEye the film, players will soon enter the underworld. Eventually, they will link up with Auric Goldfinger, the villain from what many consider the best 007 film ever, Goldfinger. The game's goal will be to seize control of the "world's greatest criminal organization," presumably the S.P.E.C.T.R.E. crime syndicate.

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Steve

Thats sounds interesting. I like the sound of being a villian. Thats a good twist.

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Ducon

wow... i loved the James Bond: GoldenEye on n64. its in my top 10 fav games of all time...:o

cant wait for this... lets just hope they keep the good parts of the game... first person shooting.. map details... oooooooooooooo... this should be sweet...

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