Rumors of Goldeneye 007’s return have been floating about since time immemorial. Or January, depending on who’s asking. Good thing there’s more evidence that suggests the classic N64 FPS will make a return.
A report by VGC states that Danjaq, LLC, a holding company that owns most of the licenses associated with the James Bond franchise, was given an extension on Goldeneye 007’s trademark on March 15, 2022—specifically licensing information that would allow for “downloadable electronic game software” possibilities.
Now, this could be for many reasons. Goldeneye 007 has yet to see a re-release since the original game is a legal mess that requires all rights holders, including Nintendo, Microsoft, and MGM, to untangle.
It’s hard to say what platforms Goldeneye 007 would appear on should a re-release happen. The Nintendo Switch recently saw Zelda: Majora’s Mask and Banjo-Kazooie on the Switch Online service, so Goldeneye 007 would fit right in. Rare was the studio that made Goldeneye 007, though, and Microsoft owns the company now. However, Nintendo and Microsoft have worked together on releasing games together on several occasions, like the aforementioned Banjo-Kazooie.
Time will tell if this trademarking business results in something we can play, but it’s looking good.
Written by Kyle Campbell on behalf of GLHF.
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