In the middle of making 007 First Light, developer IO Interactive suddenly found itself working with a different partner than the ones it had successfully pitched its James Bond game to. At the time, Amazon taking over the James Bond IP didn't mean much, as 007 First Light would still get made without issue or interference from the company. Now that the game is out, however, the question of a sequel has been muddier than expected, and Amazon Games general manager Jeff Gattis is trying to clear the air. Part of the concern and questions around a sequel are a […]

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Following a great critical reception, IO Interactive's 007 First Light continues to do well commercially, too. IO Interactive previously announced 1.5 million units sold in the first 24 hours, and Alinea Analytics now estimates the game has surpassed 2.2 million units sold through June 2. That rounds up to an estimated $150 million of gross revenue. Most buyers (55%) purchased the game on Sony's PlayStation 5, with 33% on Steam and less than 12% on Xbox Series S or X. The Steam version is surprisingly popular in China, with Chinese players accounting for over 17% of Steam sales, partly thanks […]

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