E310 Media | First Trailer for Goldeneye on Wii

With numerous copyright and infringment cases over the years between Nintendo, Microsoft, Activision and Rare, it seemed unlikely that Bond's finest gaming hour, Goldeneye 007, would be gracing any console, download or otherwise, any time soon.

And yet, it seems that with the recasting of Pierce Brosnan's likeness in the game to modern day James Bond actor Daniel Craig, Activision have managed to sidestep all the major issues.

Goldeneye 007 on Wii will provide a re-imagining of the original game's levels and structure, together with both splitscreen and online multiplayer. The game is scheduled for a November release, and although a DS version was also rumoured, it is Wii-only.

Is Goldeneye a relic of the past best left there, or deserving of an appreciative new audience? Have your say below.

Update: After a showing at Nintendo's E3 conference, Activision have issued a press release, revealing more details on the game including Classic Controller and Wii Zapper support, and an Achievements system;

With eight million copies sold and a legion of passionate fans worldwide, the Nintendo 64 version of GoldenEye defined multiplayer gaming for a generation of gamers in 1997. Now, a new take on the legendary James Bond adventure arrives with Activision Publishing's all-new GoldenEye 007, which was unveiled at Nintendo's press briefing, held today during the Electronic Entertainment Exposition (E3) in Los Angeles.

Developed exclusively for Wii and based on the GoldeneEye film, GoldenEye 007 gives players the chance to use the lethal, gritty style of Daniel Craig's James Bond to outwit, outmaneuver and overtake an arms syndicate that threatens the world in an innovative, modern take on the legendary GoldenEye movie adventure. The game, which is slated for release this holiday season, is playable in Nintendo's booth in the West Hall, #5407.

"GoldenEye for the N64 was one of the most acclaimed games and fans regularly cite it as one of the most influential and important titles in history. We're thrilled to bring the new GoldenEye 007 to gamers around the world as an all-new adventure that seamlessly integrates nostalgic GoldenEye movie moments with innovative FPS gameplay and unique multiplayer action that is unrivaled on the platform."
- David Pokress, Head of Marketing for Licensed Properties, Activision Publishing.

GoldenEye 007 features an unprecedented lineup of four-player split-screen MP options that encourage social gaming, including 40 total characters, 8 classic Bond characters, 5 maps, 3 standard modes and 16 special modifiers that allow gamers to create hundreds of game combinations. GoldenEye 007 also features online multiplayer for up to 8 players designed for seasoned FPS online gamers with unique modes and a robust XP system for unlockables and achievements. GoldenEye 007 also supports the Classic Controller Pro for gamers who want to play with standard FPS controls and the Wii Zapper™ for "point and shoot" gamers; players will have several control scheme options, allowing them to experience GoldenEye 007 on Wii any way they want.

The GoldenEye 007 video game is developed by Eurocom under license from EON Productions Ltd and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM). For more information about the game, visit www.goldeneyegame.com.