
Too Smug? 007 First Light's Bond Is Built to Be Humbled
IO Interactive's developers say the lopsided smirk and cocky attitude that's divided fans is a deliberate narrative choice. This Bond is meant to get knocked down.
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IO Interactive's developers say the lopsided smirk and cocky attitude that's divided fans is a deliberate narrative choice. This Bond is meant to get knocked down.

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