Developed under licence from EON Productions Ltd. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), the Quantum of Solace video game equips players with the weapons, espionage technology, close-combat skills and, of course, the charm needed to survive as legendary Double-O agent James Bond.
“In Activision’s Quantum of Solace video game, players can for the first time step into the role of the newly reimagined, dangerous and highly capable secret agent James Bond as portrayed by Daniel Craig,” said Rob Kostich, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties at Activision Publishing. “We are extremely proud to release the game on the same day as the new film. To everyone waiting for a new era of Bond games, we say: Quantum of Solace is here!”
The Quantum of Solace video game offers a unique combination of gameplay elements, blending intense first-person action with a new third-person combat system that lets players choose the best combat tactics for every situation. As James Bond, they must skilfully overcome every challenge and plan the smartest approach, taking down opponents through a mixture of covert operations and overwhelming firepower. Quantum of Solace also includes the multiplayer action popular with fans, featuring a variety of maps based on locations from the films Quantum of Solace and Casino Royale as well as completely new settings. Built on the acclaimed Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, with systems specifically adapted for the Bond experience, Quantum of Solace delivers advanced high-definition graphics, responsive AI and visually impressive locations inspired by the latest films.
To celebrate the releases of Quantum of Solace and Guitar Hero World Tour, Bond fans can perform like rock stars by downloading “Another Way to Die,” the new theme song from Quantum of Solace by Jack White and Alicia Keys, for Guitar Hero World Tour. The song will be available from 7 November 2008 on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system for 160 Microsoft Points, and from the PLAYSTATION Store for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system for €1.99.
The Quantum of Solace video game was developed by Treyarch for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system. The Games for Windows and Wii versions were developed by Beenox Studios, the Nintendo DS version by Vicarious Visions, and the PlayStation 2 version by Eurocom. The PC, PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 versions received an 18 age rating, the PS2 version a 16 rating, and the DS version a 12 rating.
More information about the game is available at http://007thevideogame.com/.