FIRST LOOK:
007 RACING (EA)


I don't think I've ever met a person who didn't (at least) like James Bond. There's just some allure about the ridiculously over-wealthy, suave superspy nature of the thing. Well, for those of you who sit on the edge of your seat to see what good ol' 'Q' has come up with next, Electronic Arts brings you a 'combat racing' game with a bit of Q's techno-magic. The name of the game? 007 Racing(... although that name is subject to change, so stay alert!) You play the part of super spy playboy, James Bond, complete with a garage full of specially equipped cars straight out of the 'Bond' universe - with weapons and gadgets from MI6's infamous Q branch . 007 Racing brings Bond flavored combat racing to the PlayStation, with over 15 missions of pursuit, evasion, protection, surveillance and termination inspired by unforgettable moments from Bond films. The missions will be part of a completely original storyline, but heavily inspired by scenes and moments of the most memorable Bond films. Players will work with (and against) famous characters from the Bond universe. Taking the role of the world's most famous spy, Agent 007, you'll get the chance to drive some of the most famous vehicles from the Bond universe. 007 Racing will feature such notable Q Branch equipped cars such as the Aston Martin, Lotus and BMW. You'll have the advantage of the gadgets and weaponry equipped for the Bond movies as well as new mission - specific armaments. There will also be a multiplayer mode for taking on a 'friends' and blowing them away...

Watch for a full review at PSillustrated.com

- report by the Geck0
(AKA Robert Perkins)