{"id":7079,"date":"2010-07-19T12:46:56","date_gmt":"2010-07-19T02:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=7079"},"modified":"2010-07-19T12:46:56","modified_gmt":"2010-07-19T02:46:56","slug":"award-winning-artist-joss-stone-goes-undercover-in-activision%e2%80%99s-james-bond-007%e2%84%a2-blood-stone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=7079","title":{"rendered":"AWARD WINNING ARTIST JOSS STONE GOES UNDERCOVER IN ACTIVISION\u2019S JAMES BOND 007\u2122: BLOOD STONE"},"content":{"rendered":"

James Bond 007: Blood Stone<\/em><\/strong> Delivers Intrigue and Explosive Third-Person Action for the Xbox 360<\/strong>\u00ae, PlayStation<\/strong>\u00ae3 System, Windows PC and Nintendo DS<\/strong>\u2122 This Holiday Season<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Video Games<\/a> | James Bond 007: Blood Stone<\/a> | Debut Trailer<\/a><\/div>\n
XBox 360<\/a> | Playstation 3<\/a> | Nintendo Wii<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sydney, AUSTRALIA. July 17th<\/sup> 2010 \u2013 Award winning artist Joss Stone is set to debut as the newest Bond girl in Activision Publishing, Inc.\u2019s (Nasdaq: ATVI<\/a>) James Bond 007: Blood Stone, <\/em><\/strong>an original Bond experience from legendary screenwriter\u00a0 Bruce Feirstein.\u00a0 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. Players will experience full-throttle, behind-the-wheel action on land and sea while using the most high tech gadgetry known to James Bond 007, the world\u2019s most skilled secret agent.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cJames Bond 007: Blood Stone<\/em><\/strong> 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,\u201d said David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing.\u00a0 \u201cIn addition, the game will feature a diverse array of multi-player modes and debut strategic objective-based gameplay that will allow Xbox 360, PS3\u2122<\/em><\/strong> and PC players to battle as teams of spies and mercenaries through authentic Bond locales.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

James Bond 007: Blood Stone<\/em><\/strong> features the likeness and voice talent of Daniel Craig, Joss Stone and Judi Dench and features an epic, original story developed by legendary screenwriter Bruce Feirstein.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Gamers can also feel what it is like to be a 00 agent, as they take the battle online in several robust 16-person multi-player modes that require skill, teamwork and strategy as players compete in matches that will have spies battling mercenaries.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Joss Stone provides an original musical track to the game titled, \u201cI\u2019ll Take it All<\/em>\u201d written and performed by her and Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics.<\/em>\u00a0 The song will be featured exclusively in James Bond 007: Blood Stone<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The James Bond 007: Blood Stone<\/em><\/strong> video game <\/em><\/strong>is being developed by critically acclaimed developer Bizarre Creations for the Xbox 360\u00ae video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC under license from EON Productions Ltd and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). Additionally, an original Nintendo DS\u2122 game is being developed from the ground up by n-Space.\u00a0 For more information about the game, visit www.007.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise.\u00a0 The company owns the world\u2019s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles.\u00a0 Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution In, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive.\u00a0 In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries.\u00a0 MGM ownership is as follows:\u00a0 Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%).\u00a0 For more information, visit www.mgm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About EON Productions\/Danjaq, LLC<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

EON Productions have produced twenty two James Bond films since 1962.\u00a0 In 1995, Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli took over the 007 franchise from Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli and are responsible for producing some of the most successful James Bond films ever, including CASINO ROYALE and more recently QUANTUM OF SOLACE.\u00a0 The James Bond franchise is the longest running in film history.\u00a0 EON Productions and Danjaq LLC are affiliate companies and control all worldwide merchandising for James Bond.<\/p>\n

About Bizarre Creations<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bizarre Creations is a video game developer based in Liverpool, England.\u00a0 Established in 1994, the company is famed for such high profile franchises as Blur, Formula 1<\/em><\/strong>, Fur Fighters<\/em><\/strong>, Geometry Wars<\/em><\/strong>, The Club<\/em><\/strong>, and the Metropolis Street Racer <\/em><\/strong>and Project Gotham Racing <\/em><\/strong>series.\u00a0 With 200+ staff working out of a custom-built development studio, the company now simultaneously develops several next-gen projects across various platforms. They can be found online at www.bizarrecreations.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Activision Publishing, Inc.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.<\/p>\n

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company\u2019s website, www.activision.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:<\/span> Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing\u2019s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Publishing generally uses words such as \u201coutlook,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201cmight,\u201d \u201cremains,\u201d \u201cto be,\u201d \u201cplans,\u201d \u201cbelieves,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cexpects,\u201d \u201cintends,\u201d \u201canticipates,\u201d \u201cestimate,\u201d future,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cpositioned,\u201d \u201cpotential,\u201d \u201cproject,\u201d \u201cremain,\u201d \u201cscheduled,\u201d \u201cset to,\u201d \u201csubject to,\u201d \u201cupcoming\u201d and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing\u2019s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Publishing\u2019s titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, Activision Publishing\u2019s ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms, declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, retail acceptance of Activision Publishing\u2019s products, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, industry competition including from used games and other forms of entertainment, litigation risks and associated costs, rapid changes in technology, industry standards, business models including online and used games, and consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as music, first-person action and massively multiplayer online games, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality \u201chit\u201d titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision Blizzard\u2019s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

James Bond 007: Blood Stone Delivers Intrigue and Explosive Third-Person Action for the Xbox 360\u00ae, PlayStation\u00ae3 System, Windows PC and Nintendo DS\u2122 This Holiday Season Video Games | James Bond 007: Blood Stone | Debut Trailer XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii Sydney, AUSTRALIA. July 17th 2010 \u2013 Award winning artist Joss Stone<\/p>\n

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