November 22, 2004 -

About Our Head-to-Head This feature series is designed to compare multi-platform videogames. The basic rule of thumb when comparing a game across multiple systems is this: never assume anything. Sometimes the results are obvious, other times they are not. The goal of the Head-to-Head is to arm readers with enough information so they can make their own decision. We will make our recommendation in each area, trying to base the decision on the facts and not personal biases. Whether you agree with the outcome or not, we only hope that you could make a sound decision based on the information we've provided. That is the main goal. All comparisons are drawn on the highest level of equipment possible; essentially, we make sure everything is compared and contrasted in its best form. In the following, we hope you find all the information you need. If not, please feel free to follow up with a question to our mailbag.

GoldenEye: Rogue Agent (GCN, PS2, Xbox)
EA's GoldenEye: Rogue Agent is not a sequel to Rare and Nintendo's GoldenEye 007, which appeared on the N64. Some people are under that impression, and that's probably part of EA's plan. However, Rogue Agent is centered on the evil side of the James Bond universe and is really not a sequel in any way.

Essentially, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent is a standard first-person shooter that brings you to the "dark side" of the Bond world. Available on GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox, you should definitely get our breakdown of the differences if you plan on playing it. Because, there are technical and content differences that might improve or sour your experience with it.