Bobby Kotick, former Activision CEO, discussed the challenges faced during the development of the GoldenEye 007 remake for Wii in 2010, revealing that Barbara Broccoli, a key rights holder, was resistant to including guns and violence in the game. This feedback stemmed from concerns about the game's appeal to younger audiences, as James Bond has a significant kid following. Despite the hurdles, the remake launched successfully, and Kotick acknowledged Broccoli and her brother as excellent custodians of the James Bond franchise.
Kotick noted that the original 'GoldenEye is what actually sold the N64,' emphasizing its critical role in the console's success. However, the remake faced restrictions.
Barbara Broccoli, co-owner of the James Bond film rights, preferred to limit violence in the game, expressing concern since 'kids love James Bond' and the need to uphold the IP's integrity.
The 2010 GoldenEye 007 for Wii featured Daniel Craig and represented activision's effort to reimagine the classic, but with significant creative challenges due to rights issues.
Kotick respects the rights custodianship of Broccoli and her brother Wilson, acknowledging the complexities of blending beloved franchises with evolving industry expectations.
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