James Bond 007: Nightfire may be used. In the PlayStation 2 version, up to four bots may be used and up to four humans can play. In the PC version, up to 12 bots may be used. The PC version also has an online multiplayer mode. Some medals obtained will unlock new characters. Notable characters included from previous James Bond films include Francisco Scaramanga and Nick Nack from "The Man with the Golden Gun", May Day and Max Zorin from "A View to a Kill", Jaws from "The Spy Who Loved Me" and "Moonraker", Elektra King and Renard from "The World Is Not Enough",
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