“It’s coming next week!” “That announcement was code for GoldenEye on the Xbox!” “Trust me, it’s out there.”
Just three of the comments I’ve seen concerning the almost mythical official release of GoldenEye 007 on the Xbox since its leak in 2021.
And now, it seems, the date of the Xbox Gamescom show coincides with the anniversary of the original Nintendo 64 release of GoldenEye 007 back in 1997.
Not just any anniversary, either. No, this is the 25th anniversary.
Which in the heads of the GoldenEye seekers, makes it doubly significant…
Of course, there is no way of knowing when or if the game will get an official release on Xbox, over 12 years since the project was culled and essentially replaced with Quantum of Solace.
At this stage, if it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t, we’ve always got Xenia (Onatopp?).
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
