Activision Reveals New James Bond Title

Activision has announced that Joss Stone is set to debut as the newest Bond girl in Activision’s new Bond title, James Bond 007: Blood Stone.  In addition to stepping into a leading role, Grammy and BRIT Award winner Joss Stone will create original music for the game, luring players into an explosive third-person action adventure where they will unravel an international conspiracy across exotic locales.

James Bond 007: Blood Stone features the likeness and voice talent of Daniel Craig, Joss Stone and Judi Dench and features an original story developed by legendary screenwriter Bruce Feirstein.  Players can engage in cover based firefights, lethal hand-to-hand combat and speed their way through explosive adrenaline-fueled driving sequences as they embark on a global chase leading to action on land and sea through Athens, Istanbul, Monaco and Bangkok. Gamers can also feel what it is like to be a 00 agent, as they take the battle online in several 16 person multi-player modes that require skill, teamwork and strategy as players compete in matches that will have spies battling mercenaries.

“James Bond 007: Blood Stone captures the cinematic intensity of a Bond film by immersing players in an intriguing conspiracy that will require them to think and act like James Bond,” said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing.  ”In addition, the game will feature a diverse array of multi-player modes and debut strategic objective-based gameplay that will allow XBox360, PS3 and PC players to battle as teams of spies and mercenaries through authentic Bond locales.”

Check out the reveal trailer below and tell us what you think about this announcement.