GoldenEye 007: Cancelled Remaster Files Have Leaked
The game files for Rare’s cancelled GoldenEye 007 Remaster have been shared onto the internet.
The remaster, originally planned for release on Xbox 360 via XBLA but eventually cancelled due to a rights issue, was brought to everyone’s attention once again last month via a video showing a full playthrough. But now the files have been posted to archive and sharing sites on the internet, allowing the public to get their hands on the doomed project.
As demonstrated by the video uploaded to YouTube, this remaster allows you to swap between original and upgraded visuals, much like the Halo remasters. It runs at 60FPS and can be played at 4K, which is quite a leap beyond the capabilities of the Xbox 360 console for which it was built.
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In the YouTube video of the remaster, uploader Graslu00 says that they were told the game would be possibly released in some form to the public in 2021. It appears that release has come very quickly.
Playing this version requires the use of an emulator or a modded Xbox 360, so it’s important to note that anyone wishing to seek the files out will be dabbling in murky legal waters, not to mention the fact that the game itself has likely leaked from within Rare and can thus be considered stolen property.
For legitimate Bond, we can all look forward to Project 007 from Hitman developer IO Interactive. The studio has certainly proven its Bond credentials in Hitman 3.
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Matt Purslow is IGN’s UK News and Entertainment Writer.
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Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Sold 4.1 Million Units in 2020
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales sold through 4.1 million units in 2020.
Revealed during Sony’s Q3 FY2020 results, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales contributed to the total PS5 and PS4 game unit sales in 2020 that reached 103.7 million. First-party sales accounted for 18.4 million units sold, which Miles Morales qualifies for.
The PlayStation 5 shipped 4.5 million units in 2020, matching the PS4’s launch amount in 2013. The PS4, on the other hand, shipped 1.4 million units.
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For comparison, Marvel’s Spider-Man, in 2018, became the fastest-selling PlayStation exclusive of all time with 3.3 million copies sold within the first three days of its release.
In our Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales review, we said, “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales may not be quite as packed with content as the original, but it stands out as an essential story in Insomniac’s Spidey Universe. It earns its spot as a fantastic follow-up, telling a wonderful Miles-specific story while improving upon the fundamentals of the first game with distinctive moves and enemies.”
Also in 2020, PlayStation Plus saw its subscriber count reach 47.4 million, and there were 114 million monthly active users on the PlayStation Network in the quarter. It was also announced that 87% of PS5 users are subscribed to PlayStation Plus.
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For more on Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, check out the new 60FPS ray tracing mode, what games joined Miles Morales in our list of the best PS5 games, and our complete Wiki guide to help you become the best Spidey you can be.
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