Activision is remaking the Nintendo 64 classic GoldenEye 007 for the Wii, but one man isn’t convinced it’s coming from a genuine enthusiasm for the game: original GoldenEye designer Martin Hollis. Speaking to Official Nintendo Magazine, Hollis accused Activision of making the remake primarily for the money.
“I imagine it is a business decision isn’t it?” Hollis said. “This name is valuable, let’s use it. I find it hard to picture Activision’s top management being excited about the original and wanting to do it justice. In fact, I find it hard to imagine them being excited about any game. It’s my perception that they are trying to be EA, only more so. I think they are doing a fine job at that.”
Despite doubts about Activision’s motivation, Hollis still offered support for remake developer Eurocom. “I know and like Eurocom. I think they are a good company. I’m confident they have done their very best,” Hollis said.