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Goldeneye 007 for XBLA Canceled

January 13, 2008 in News comments 14

Just two months away from being complete for the Xbox Live Arcade, Goldeneye 007 has been canceled due to a dispute over the terms between Microsoft and Nintendo.

The GoldenEye port has been in development at Rare for several months, and was never intended as a remake. The XBLA version would have featured the same graphics, maps and weapons from the N64 version, but with the crucial addition of online multiplayer over Xbox Live. Several characters wouldn't make the cut due to licensing issues with certain actors.
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  • 0
    iLLmatic Jan 14, 08
    Just another gotdamn reason for me not to like Nintendo. This is wack.
  • 3
    Donnelly Jan 14, 08
    This makes me one sad panda.
    • 0
      Guugley Jan 14, 08
      Lol at South Park refference.

      This is bad news though, considering it was a good game. It's a shame about some of the characters not making it into the game either, it would certainly be odd to say the least.
  • 0
    Bri Jan 14, 08
    Unfortunate news, 007 was a truly great game and would have been a nice little addition to the library.
  • 0
    Dio Jan 14, 08
    Now hopefully they release it on the VC or WiiWare with online play.
  • 0
    Dance Floor Killah Jan 14, 08
    Both companies could make a lot of money out of this. Something needs to be worked out.
  • 0
    DragoniteBallZ Jan 14, 08
    That sucks. I really want to play that game with online mode. This would definitely be the sweetest arcade addition to date. i hope they work something out to make it happen.
  • 0
    Archangel Jan 14, 08
    I'm actually kind of surprised this was canceled. They definitely could have made a lot of money off of this. I have a feeling something will be worked out in the end though.
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    Dine_Agoti Jan 14, 08
    Indeed. It makes no sense all around. Good money to be made, happy fans to be satisfied.

    I employ everyone to do what they can to get people to sign this petition, starting with their own signature. Sure, it aint much, but if fans make a big enough stink they just might reconsider.
    • 0
      Dance Floor Killah Jan 14, 08
      I just looked at it again because I signed before... over 12,000 signatures now.
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    Storm Jan 14, 08
    I knew there would have been a dispute between the two companies. -_- Said it in the other topic. Shame though, would rather play a great classic like Goldeneye on my 360.

    Who the hell thumbed down all these comments? Fixed.
    Rumour topic
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    Sonic Flash Jan 14, 08
    You could wait 5 years for Nintendo to bring it out on the VC I suppose.
  • 0
    Rinkydink Jan 14, 08
    Such a legendary game, it would be good if it came out for both the Wii virtual console and the XBLA, both having online play. Ah if only..
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    Peano Jan 14, 08
    I just signed bringing it up to 13,238

    Would like to see this one on live

    Get the petition high enough and companies might listen to the consumers for a change

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