The Nintendo 64 gaming console is released, providing the platform for GoldenEye 007.
Rare begins development of GoldenEye 007, a first-person shooter based on the James Bond film GoldenEye.
GoldenEye 007 is released for the Nintendo 64 in North America, quickly becoming a critically acclaimed and commercially successful game.
GoldenEye 007 wins multiple awards, including BAFTA Game of the Year and several other accolades, cementing its legacy in gaming history.