Amazon takes control of future bond games

amazon's acquisition of MGM Studios has given the tech giant a stake in the James Bond franchise, and now the company is poised to take the reins on future Bond games. In an interview with Polygon, Jeff Gattis, general manager of gaming at amazon, confirmed that Amazon Game Studios will handle publishing duties on upcoming 007 titles.

A new era for bond games

While IO Interactive developed the most recent Bond game, 007 First Light, Amazon's expanded role in the franchise means the company will have more creative control going forward. Gattis emphasized Amazon's strategy to create synergy between its films, TV shows, and games, with examples like the upcoming Tomb Raider series that will span both digital and primetime formats.

With 007 First Light racking up 1.5 million sales in its first 24 hours, a sequel seems all but guaranteed. IO Interactive had already expressed its desire for a trilogy, and IGN's Luke Reilly praised the game as