Video game:James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace

Before widespread video games existed to capture the imagination, Ian Fleming published twelve novels and two short story collections featuring the British Secret Service agent James Bond. Between 1953 and 1966, the public waited eagerly for the next installment featuring the charming and elusive spy. Today, James Bond continues to captivate the world through film, books, and video games that present the opportunity for players to step into 007's shoes and try their own hand at going undercover with MI6.

Parker Brothers released the first James Bond video came in 1983 for Atari 2600. Entitled "James Bond 007," this side-scrolling platformer features four missions, each based off a Bond film. Players must control James Bond's car, jump over obstacles and dodge attacks to gain points. While this simple game served as a stepping stone for many future installments featuring secret agent James Bond, the Bond video games did not become popular until Rare released "GoldenEye 007" in 1997.

In 2008, Activision released "007: Quantum of Solace" to coincide with the release of the Bond movie of the same name. This first-person shooter combined the plot of "Quantum of Solace" with its prequel "Casino Royale." It was the first Bond game to feature the likeness and voice of Daniel Craig, who took over as Bond after Pierce Brosnan in 2006. Eva Green, Judi Dench, and Mathieu Amalric also provided their talents for the game.

"Quantum of Solace" received mixed reviews. Critics found that it did not contain much to set it apart from other first-person shooter games. Nate Ahearn of IGN wrote, "Quantum of Solace' isn't the game that it should have been. It's not bad by any means, but what brings it out of the pits of despair is the foundation of a much better game."

The James Bond novels and movies stimulate imaginations everywhere, and 007 continues to amuse audiences through the medium of gaming.