PC Gamer’s New Issue: 007 First Light Now Available
▼ Summary
– PC Gamer has exclusive access to 007 First Light, a new James Bond game by IO Interactive featuring a young Bond before he earns his 00 status.
– The issue includes a deep-dive into indie publisher Raw Fury, featuring an interview with its CEO and insights into its success and upcoming games.
– It provides detailed coverage of Phantom Blade Zero, a wuxia action RPG, including an interview with its director and a visit to S-GAME’s studio.
– Previews cover multiple games such as Titan Quest II, Grounded 2, and several others, offering early hands-on impressions.
– Reviews are provided for titles like Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate, alongside hardware tests and various feature articles.
The latest issue of PC Gamer delivers an exclusive first look at 007 First Light, the highly anticipated new James Bond game from IO Interactive. This third-person action-adventure casts players as a young Bond before he earns his 00 status, sending them on a globe-trotting mission packed with style, intrigue, and high-stakes action. Early impressions suggest this could be the first title in over a decade to truly capture the essence of being the ultimate super spy.
Beyond Bond, this edition features two standout long-form articles. One offers a behind-the-scenes exploration of Raw Fury, the indie publishing powerhouse known for its exceptional game catalog. PC Gamer sits down with CEO Pim Holfve, and the company’s beloved dog, Ponyo, to uncover the secrets behind their success and preview upcoming indie releases.
The second deep dive takes readers to China for an inside view of Phantom Blade Zero, the stunning wuxia action RPG from S-GAME. In an interview with director Qiwei ‘Soulframe’ Liang, the magazine clarifies why this visually striking title stands apart from Soulslike comparisons, making it one of the most intriguing projects on the horizon.
Previews section highlights include hands-on impressions of Titan Quest II, the survival-crafting adventure Grounded 2, and early looks at Aether & Iron, Killer Inn, He Is Coming, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, The Ratline, Formula Legends, A Pretty Broken Adventure, Exekiller, and Riftstorm.
Review coverage spans several major releases, with critical verdicts on Unreal Engine 5-powered Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Mafia: The Old Country, and the classic revival Heretic + Hexen.
Additional features include a comprehensive group test of the best PCIe 5.0 SSDs currently available, a nostalgic reinstall of the hidden PC gem Drakan: Order of the Flame, and a humorous new diary following Crispin the Preposterous from Oblivion Remastered. Readers can also explore the Smash Remix mod for Super Smash Bros., analyze the enduring legacy of Balmora from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, and pick up essential tips for surviving giant insects in Grounded 2.
The issue wraps with a look at Final Fantasy XIV’s latest update, a final dispatch from The Spy, and the dramatic conclusion to PCG Investigator Dick Ray-Tracing’s story.
Issue 414 is available now on newsstands and digital platforms including the App Store and Zinio. Readers can order directly from Magazines Direct or subscribe for monthly deliveries and exclusive subscriber-only covers.
(Source: PC Gamer)
