About this episode

The episode discusses Amazon's new video game '007: First Light' and its implications for the James Bond franchise.

We can’t all be James Bond, but we can all play as the suave superspy in new video game ‘007: First Light’, tracing the young navy veteran earning his licence to kill at MI6. It’s the first hint of what Jeff Bezos’ Amazon will do with the Bond universe - and superfan Jared Lynch is here to play.  Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . James Bond franchise rebooted as gritty video game after Amazon takeover This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Claire Harvey

Guest: Jared Lynch

Topics covered

• video games
• James Bond
• Amazon
• entertainment
• true crime
• news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Amazon, James Bond, The Australian

Products: 007: First Light

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