Amazon Games to publish future James Bond video games

Future James Bond video games will be published by Amazon Games, following the commercial success of the recently released "007: First Light." This shift marks a significant change in the franchise's development structure, moving from a self-published model to one controlled by the intellectual property's corporate owner.

The change stems from Amazon's acquisition of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), which owns the James Bond franchise. That acquisition occurred after developer IO Interactive had already secured a deal to create "007: First Light," allowing the studio to self-publish that title. Jeff Gattis, general manager of Amazon Games, explained that while the company now owns the IP, the existing deal meant Amazon did not have full rights to that specific game. He stated that any future sequels or Bond games will be handled by MGM and Amazon Game Studios.

Gattis framed the move as part of Amazon's broader strategy to integrate its entertainment properties across film, television, and gaming. He cited the upcoming Tomb Raider television show on Prime Video as an example of creating interconnected intellectual property. According to Gattis, the company sees a significant...