007 First Light review roundup: 'The best James Bond game since GoldenEye' The initial reaction to IO Interactive's take on the famed British assassin is very positive. PC Gamer · May 26
007 First Light is the best Bond game ever made — sorry, GoldenEye In 007 First Light, IO Interactive has crafted a cinematic and thrilling espionage experience that stands as the best Bond release in almost two decades. Tom’s Guide · May 26
007 First Light review: "Bond's greatest game to date, this is a well-oiled spy thriller machine" 007 First Light review: "Bond's greatest game to date, this is a well-oiled spy thriller machine" GamesRadar · May 26
007 First Light's Metacritic score might make the James Bond romp IO Interactive's highest-rated game yet, but GoldenEye remains king Second best-Bond is good too, though GamesRadar · May 26
007 First Light review roundup: Scores, praise, criticism, and early verdict Bond got a worthy origin story. Dot Esports · May 26
'You can really tell how long a game has been in development' — 007 First Light features a cameo of an internet star who went viral years ago IO Interactive has confirmed that 007 First Light will feature an easter egg appearance for an internet celebrity who went viral a few years ago. TechRadar · May 26
007 First Light has a secret Jaguar Type 00 – is the rebrand redeemed? As IO Interactive prepares to launch its long-awaited Bond origin story, Jaguar's product placement could be an important moment for its shaky reputation. Creative Bloq · May 26
007 First Light delivers a blockbuster Bond origin story packed with spycraft, stealth and explosive action set pieces 007 First Light is undeniably cinematic, perfectly immersing you in Ian Flemming’s Bond with a high-stakes linear narrative, sleek gadget mechanics and globe-trotting levels. TechRadar · May 26
007 First Light review: something borrowed, something Bond, and utterly brilliant A slow-burning and brutally elegant blend of Hitman and Batman: Arkham. Creative Bloq · May 26
'007 First Light' Preload Is Exclusive to the PlayStation 5 Only—What Does it Mean? PlayStation 5 players get a slightly earlier preload of 007 First Light compared to all other platforms. What does this mean for all players? Player One · May 26
'Off the wishlist it comes': 007 First Light fans are requesting refunds after learning about Denuvo DRM addition ahead of launch Denuvo is the talk of the town again among Steam users, as IO Interactive adds the controversial DRM to 007 First Light, days before its launch. TechRadar · May 22
007: First Light's global launch times have been announced — Here's exactly when you can play James Bond's latest adventure where you are IO Interactive has announced the global launch times for 007: First Light, an upcoming action-adventure game that will tell the tale of James Bond from an upstart rookie into the iconic secret agent he is today. Windows Central · May 21
007 First Light's James Bond (probably) won't be a sexist, misogynist dinosaur: 'Some things fall by the wayside,' IO Interactive says Don't expect any "Christmas only comes once a year" cracks in this one. PC Gamer · May 20
PC Gamer · May 14 IO Interactive has forgiven me for calling 007 a smug tool I am absolved of my sins until at least my next article.
T3 · May 14 James Bond swaps spy gadgets for AI smart glasses in surprising new partnership The next wearable to enter the world of 007 isn’t Meta Ray-Ban, but a much subtler pair of AI glasses
GamesRadar · May 12 007 First Light will run at 60fps on PS5 Pro, IO Interactive confirms, and for $900 I'd sure hope it does Base PS5 will have 60fps and 30fps modes available
Player One · May 7 '007 First Light' Director Teases a Possible Sequel Despite the Game Not Releasing Yet IO Interactive's 007 First Light may be getting a possible sequel, as teased by the game's actual director.
Destructoid · May 6 MindsEye’s salvaged Hitman DLC cuts Agent 47, and seemingly a good chunk of its staff, too Sabotage continues.
The Guardian - UK · May 6 Licence to thrill: could 007 First Light be the best Bond game since GoldenEye? James Bond games have always fallen short of capturing the precise feel of the classic movies. But Amazon’s first dip into the 007 mythology seems to have a character of its own
GamesRadar · May 5 "Why not?": Hitman studio IO Interactive is open to a 007 First Light sequel if people like the James Bond game enough Shaken, not stirred, of course
GamesRadar · May 5 007 First Light's Bond is more "relatable" than Hitman's Agent 47, says developer: "Rather than an object of absurd fascination, he's an object of emotional relation" Interview | Rasmus Poulsen discusses the similarities and differences between 007 First Light and Hitman, and finding a younger Bond's humanity
TechRadar · May 4 007 First Light’s Bond gets creative in ways that would make Agent 47 smile Our time with IO Interactive’s take on James Bond was filled with smart multi-approach spy action, intense shoot-outs, and one of the most unique vehicle chase sequences in the franchise.
GamesRadar · May 1 007 First Light isn't about mowing down hundreds of dudes because "it's important that every encounter feels crunchy and dangerous," says developer Interview | Rasmus Poulsen talks building grounded James Bond action for 007 First Light
TechRadar · May 1 007 First Light art director says the limited edition Dualsense controller was inspired by a 'light' theme, not the inside of a gun barrel — 'What we were trying to do with that was reference more how the UI of the game feels' IO Interactive has addressed criticism of the design of the 007 First Light limited-edition DualSense wireless controller, confirming it's not what some fans think.