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One of the most oft-requested classic games for porting to modern systems is certainly the N64’s Goldeneye. We’ve heard of the game stalling in talks before, but now Rare has given what seems to be the final word on its fate, via word from Nintendo Everything. “That was some time ago, my friend,” the company wrote in a Scribes column, in response to a question regarding the game coming to the Xbox 360 or Wii. “Fate was against us that day. Destiny conspired to raise the hurdles even as we attempted to clear them, resulting in unpleasant groinal injury. I suspect we’re long past the stage where an agreement was on the cards, but you never know.”

That will probably serve as the last we’ll hear on the subject of a game port, especially since it sounds like Rare was given a hard lesson in licensing difficulties. Fans will be upset, of course, but keep in mind the game was made over 10 years ago. What seemed so revolutionary then may not be anymore, so Goldeneye could be a game best kept to fond memories.

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