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  1. Quantum of Solace Game Walkthrough (PS2) – Construction Site (7)

    By Guest writer on 2009-12-06

    Stuck on a level? Not sure where to go next? Use this CommanderBond.net walkthough as your guide to Activision’s debut James Bond 007 game, Quantum of Solace.

    This Quantum of Solace: The Game walkthrough is applicable for the Playstation 2 platform.

    NOTE: To access the CommanderBond.net walkthrough for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and Windows PC platforms, click here.

    Quantum of Solace: The Game (PS2)

    Mission 7: Construction Site

    Walkthrough by: CBn Forum member Jaws0178

    'Quantum of Solace' Game Box Art

    Quantum of Solace

    1. This level is relatively short and one part “button battle” and one part “don’t lose him”. However, I will do my best… once you have control of Bond, run around the big crane, and press the button to turn it—the button will have a starburst on it. Climb the ladder behind the crane and run up the lifting part. Make a left and go through the opening. After the cutscene, you are going to be going straight, then turn left at the first opening. You will see an orange weight with a starburst on it. Shoot it and a walkway will come flying down. Once this is done, run across it for your first button battle. Fortunately if you fail at the button battle, it restarts you there.

    2. Okay, once you are back on the ground, go down the stairs, through the door, and take a right. Vault, using the triangle button, over the wall support and keep going. Take a left before the elevators, and run toward the table. A cutscene will take over, and get you down a floor. Once control is back, run forward, ducking or rolling underneath the wood beam, and continue on, vaulting over saw horses, ’til you bust through the wall. Go through the door immediately to your right, and then to your left. Drop down onto the lift, go to the left side controls and press X. Run off of the lift, and run up to the van to end the level. Onto the Science Center.

    Mission Complete.


    Quantum of Solace is currently available on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Playstation 2, Nintendo DS and Windows PC platforms in the UK and US. Click here to order.

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  2. Up for auction: a picture of you with Daniel Craig

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-12-05
    Daniel Craig

    Daniel Craig

    The London Evening Standard is kicking off their 2009 Christmas Charity Auction with a huge selection of prizes waiting to be won… including one specially geared for James Bond fans.

    The current #1 ranked auction is a a portrait of yourself with 007 star Daniel Craig taken by leading artist Sam Taylor-Wood. The duration of the shoot will be a maximum of four hours and the timing will be at a mutually convenient time for all parties.

    How to bid…

    1. Decide from the list below on the lot or lots you want to bid for.
    2. Click on the Bid Here link, which will take you straight to an eBay auction page. If you have not used eBay before you will have to register.
    3. Place your bid. Return to the page regularly to see the highest bid—and better it!

    Click here to place your bid for the Daniel Craig portrait on eBay.

    Funds raised from the auctions will go towards making a difference to the underprivileged children helped by pioneering charity Kids Company.

    Bidding ends at 12:00 noon on Monday, 14 December. For full details, visit this London Evening Standard page.

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  3. Life and Time of Nikki van der Zyl – Voice of the Bond girls

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-12-05

    Nikki van der Zyl gained fame by re-voicing the ‘Bond women’ – Ursula Andress in Dr No, Shirley Eaton in Goldfinger, Claudine Auger in Thunderball and many others. She also spoke for Raquel Welch in 1 Million Years BC and other stars in 1960’s and 70’s. Later she became a barrister and after that an assistant to an MP in the House of Commons. After a year she was recruited as a political journalist and Lobby Correspondent in the Press Gallery for Television South. In 1994 she founded a theatre company, which produced Blood Wedding at the Bull (starring Nikki and in 1998 she won the first prize in a painting competition and she began a HNC Public Art Course at Barnat College.

    Nikki writes poetry and while working in the House of Commons ahe brought up a book of poetical biographies of MPs and Ministers. She composes and records songs and sung for many years in Residential Homes and Day Centres.

    Multitalented Nikki van der Zyl will reveal to you her fascinating life story, including many interesting anecdotes, beginning from her early life and arrival in Britain, through school years, acting career, studying law, working at the House of Commons, and journalist period, until her retirement.

    James Bond fans can attend Life and Time of Nikki van der Zyl – Voice of the Stars on Sunday, 6 December at 7:30pm at London’s Spiro Ark Centre.

    The Spiro Ark Centre is located at 25 – 26 Enford Street, London W1H 1DW. Tickets are £12.00 (plus a £1.00 online booking fee).

    To book tickets or for further information, visit the official website or phone 020 7723 9991.

    As always, keep watching the CommanderBond.net main page for the latest details on all James Bond-related events from around the world.

  4. More signed copies of The Young Bond Dossier from Ian Fleming Publications

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-12-04

    After the enthusiastic response to the first batch of signed copies of the Charlie Higson’s Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier, Ian Fleming Publications Ltd. will have a second extremely limited set, available for purchase from 10:00am on Monday 7th December.

    'Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier'

    Danger Society: The Young Bond Dossier

    If you are keen to reserve a copy before these books go on sale, please email your request to [email protected]. Please note that we will do our best to reserve copies as requested, but cannot guarantee that we will be able to meet every request that we receive.

    Similarly to their last batch, in order to make sure that as many people as possible are able to order a signed copy, Ian Fleming Publications will again be limiting purchases to a maximum of 2 copies per mailing address. Orders of more than 2 copies per individual will be refunded.

    Visit the IFP shop on Monday morning to buy your copy, or email [email protected] to request that a copy be set aside.

    Be sure to keep checking the CommanderBond.net main page and our Discussion Forums for all the latest Young Bond-related news.

  5. Meet Bond girl Honor Blackman at London's artsdepot

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-12-03

    James Bond fans in London will have the chance to meet one of 007’s leading ladies early next year at the artsdepot venue.

    Honor Blackman, who starred as Pussy Galore opposite Sean Connery in 1964’s Goldfinger, will be giving a talk entitled Word of Honor on Sunday, 7 March 2010 at 7:30pm.

    'Goldfinger'

    Goldfinger

    Bond girl Pussy Galore in Goldfinger and Mrs Cathy Gale in the ground-breaking TV series The Avengers, Honor Blackman “captivated us with her stories from childhood to stardom” (Irish Independent).

    Learn about the trials and tribulations of filming epic dramas like A Night to Remember and Life at the Top, and working with stars including Sean Connery, Dean Martin, Elizabeth Taylor, and Dirk Bogarde.

    The event will be taking place at the Pentland Theatre. Tickets are available at £16.00 (concessions £14.00) each.

    To purchase tickets or for further information, phone the artsdepot box office at 020 8369 5454 or visit the official website.

    As always, keep watching the CommanderBond.net main page for the latest details on all James Bond-related events from around the world.

  6. The World is not Enough celebrates 10 years (Part II)

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-12-02

    As The Countdown Begins For The New Millienum There Is Still One Number You Can Always Count On…

    The World is not Enough – 10 Years On

    PART II

    Late November 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of Pierce Brosnan’s third James Bond film, 1999’s The World is not Enough. The nineteenth adventure in the official Eon-produced 007 series, the twisting and turning storyline concentrated on Bond overlooking the daughter of Sir Robert King, an oil tycoon and personal friend of ‘M’—but as 007 soon discovers, appearances can be deceiving.

    The World is not Enough originally opened in the US on 19 November 1999 (following an 8 November premiere). The UK premiere was held on 22 November while the general release followed a few days later on the 26th.

    The World is not Enough generated an opening weekend box-office gross of $35.5 million in the US and eventually grew to $126 million in total. Worldwide (including the US), the film eventually grossed $361 million, becoming the highest grossing film in the James Bond series until the release of Die Another Day three years later.

    Despite the film’s general success at the box-office, reviews from fans and critics alike was and remains uneven. Reflecting the general split down the middle in opinion amongst film critics, The World is not Enough currently holds a 51% approval rating on the popular movie review website Rotten Tomatoes. The film also has the tendancy (or talent, perhaps?) of sparking heated reaction (both positive and negative) when it comes up for discussion on the CommanderBond.net Discussion Forums.

    Taking into account the 10th anniversary of the film, CommanderBond.net asked our forum members to recall their first (or most memorable) time seeing The World is not Enough. To share your own remembrance, simply register here (it’s free and only takes a minute) on the CBn Forums.

    'The World is not Enough'

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… JimmyBond

    I was a Bond fan before Brosnan was ever announced as 007. But I wasnt a hardcore fan, in fact I hadnt even seen all the Bond films until after GoldenEye came out. My dad had shown me all the Connery’s and then I searched out more: I went for the Moore films next, than I watched the two Dalton’s, then I finally went ahead and watched On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (that one took me a while to warm up to).

    So flash forward to after Tomorrow Never Dies had come out. I (thought) I had a good idea of who Bond was and how the movie’s should be. And at that point I wasnt really warmed up to the Brosnan films yet. I felt they relied too much on long drawn out action scenes in favor of the slow steady build ups many of the old films had. So needless to say anything that was different from Tomorrow Never Dies would have been enjoyed by me.

    So come opening day in 99 as I sat in the theater and watched The World is not Enough unfold before me I felt it was a pretty good film. Sure it still had the long drawn out action scenes but (at the time) I felt the film made up for it with interesting “dialogue” scenes. Marceau was good and Desmond’s exit was touching. And this being the third Brosnan film and feeling they werent really going to change course too drastic, I just accepted a lot of the silly stuff that happend in the film.

    Of course my opinion of the film has thus changed, but that’s niether here nor there.

    I went back and saw it two more times. Once with my brother and another time when it hit the dollar theater.

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… The Ghost Who Walks

    First watched it as a kid on a friend’s birthday party. Loved it. Thought the action was amazing, Pierce was really cool (it’s probably his best performance in the role as I see it), and I really wanted to marry Sophie Marceau.

    I still like the film, though I recognize its many shortcomings, but among CBn members, I feel The World is not Enough is an underrated movie in many ways. It’s better than GoldenEye in my opinion.

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… Turn

    It’s not surprising that my least favorite Bond movie was accompanied by probably my least memorable experience of seeing a Bond film upon release.

    I went, as is my custom, on the second day of release at the evening showing. My wife and I were to meet one of my best friends and his girlfriend for dinner and then on to the film. My friend showed up without the girlfriend, which automatically put my wife in a less than chipper mood.

    It was the last time I saw a Bond in the biggest cinema in my town. It was crowded. One of the things that stood out was a guy named Jason Collier, who went on to play a couple of seasons in the NBA and died a tragic death a few years ago, was in his senior year of high school and in the audience with friends that night.

    I was as excited for The World is not Enough as I was for any new Bond film. But as it wore on I just could not get into it and it never clicked with me. I remember my friend and I talking about how flat it was afterward, him telling me there’s were no superlatives, but kept going on about Denise Richards in the submarine scenes.

    That was as memorable as The World is not Enough got at that point and today is at the bottom of my Bond films list. That didn’t stop me from going home to scout out The World is not Enough items on eBay that night.

    A bit more memorable was returning a week or so later on Thanksgiving weekend to the brand new state-of-the-art multiplex in a neighboring town. The film didn’t get any better. I recall going home and watching For Your Eyes Only on a TBS marathon upon returning home.

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… The Richmond Spy

    First Bond I saw in the theater and then there were some great marathons on that Christmas season on TV.

    Both very key to my development as a fan.

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… dinovelvet

    Saw it on the Friday it was released, at the local ‘plex. It was pretty much full, and a woman with a baby sat right next to me, and I thought,mdash;there’s going to be crying and screaming for the next two hours.

    As it turns out, the baby was completely silent throughout, and I was the one doing the crying and screaming.

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… bond 16.05.72

    I saw it on it’s opening Friday night, the pre-titles sequence was fine and Pierce Brosnan showed some real promise in the Swiss banker scene but then it was elongated to a ridiculous and somewhat tiresome boat chase around the Thames complete with the ludicrous tie straigtening scene.

    It’s not a great surprise that Die Another Day was like it as the ground work had started with Tomorrow Never Dies and The World is not Enough‘s supposed attempt to be bit more grounded just rings hollow with all the other over the top moments in this film, It’s probably the most eneven of all Brozzer’s entries, make you mind up what you want to be. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service or The Spy Who Loved Me, you can’t be both. plus Robert Carlyle was completely wasted as Renard.

    No, not one the best big screen Bond experiences.

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… DR76

    When I had first seen The World is not Enough, I walked out of the theater in the middle of the movie, to take a break. I just needed a break from the movie, because I disliked it that much.

    Yet, seven years later, I watched my VHS copy of it and realized that it has become my second favorite Bond movie featuring Pierce Brosnan. I still dislike the ending on the sub, but I must admit that I have grown to really like the movie’s story. And I think it featured Brosnan’s best performance as Bond.


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  7. Dame Judi Dench lined up for Bond 23 filming in Spring 2011

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-12-01
    Dame Judi Dench

    Dame Judi Dench

    Following Daniel Craig’s recent comments regarding the start-up date for his third James Bond film, Dame Judi Dench has now chimed in with some brief details as well.

    In an interview with MTV News, Dame Judi mentioned that she would likely be filming her scenes for Bond 23 towards the beginning of 2011.

    She said: ‘I think I’m going to be needed in Spring of 2011. That’s a message I got. It would mean I could do something at the end of next year, something else, maybe be in the theater.’

    These comments, like Craig’s earlier statement that production is planned to kick off in late 2010, point to a late 2011 release for the 23rd Bond film.

    There is still no official announcement regarding the release date of Bond 23. As always, CommanderBond.net will keep you updated with all of the latest news and details as they become available.

  8. The World is not Enough celebrates 10 years (Part I)

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-12-01

    As The Countdown Begins For The New Millienum There Is Still One Number You Can Always Count On…

    The World is not Enough – 10 Years On

    PART I

    Late November 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of Pierce Brosnan’s third James Bond film, 1999’s The World is not Enough. The nineteenth adventure in the official Eon-produced 007 series, the twisting and turning storyline concentrated on Bond overlooking the daughter of Sir Robert King, an oil tycoon and personal friend of ‘M’—but as 007 soon discovers, appearances can be deceiving.

    The World is not Enough originally opened in the US on 19 November 1999 (following an 8 November premiere). The UK premiere was held on 22 November while the general release followed a few days later on the 26th.

    The World is not Enough generated an opening weekend box-office gross of $35.5 million in the US and eventually grew to $126 million in total. Worldwide (including the US), the film eventually grossed $361 million, becoming the highest grossing film in the James Bond series until the release of Die Another Day three years later.

    Despite the film’s general success at the box-office, reviews from fans and critics alike was and remains uneven. Reflecting the general split down the middle in opinion amongst film critics, The World is not Enough currently holds a 51% approval rating on the popular movie review website Rotten Tomatoes. The film also has the tendancy (or talent, perhaps?) of sparking heated reaction (both positive and negative) when it comes up for discussion on the CommanderBond.net Discussion Forums.

    Taking into account the 10th anniversary of the film, CommanderBond.net asked our forum members to recall their first (or most memorable) time seeing The World is not Enough. To share your own remembrance, simply register here (it’s free and only takes a minute) on the CBn Forums.

    'The World is not Enough'

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… DaveBond21

    Whenever I think of the build-up to the release of The World is Not Enough, the first thing I always think of is the early rumours about the plot, way back in the January of 1999.

    I was travelling around Australia and Asia, but keeping up to date with Bond happenings through the International Express newspaper (this was the olden days before CBn!). I remember one article where insiders stated that there was going to be an explosion at MI6 Headquarters, M was going to be kidnapped and Q was going to die! They apparently had proof that Q was definitely dead – an insider said “We’ve seen them filming the funeral, they had the coffin and everything!”. Not only that, Bond was going to need a psychiatrist. He needed to talk about his need to kill people!

    Well, some of this turned out to be true, and some of it turned out to be nonsense, but it was great to see the finished movie in early December 1999. I went with my girlfriend at the time to see the movie in Slough. What an exotic location to see a 007 flick!

    I always remember being blown away by the excellent Thames boat chase. There was some laughter when those famous traffic cops (The Clampers) from the BBC TV show got a good soaking by the boats! After that, there was the wonderful, moving Merlin-&-Arthur-like farewell to Q (made even more poignant three weeks later when Desmond Llewelyn had been killed in a car crash), the ski chase, Denise Richards in a tank top, and more stunts and explosions. M was indeed kidnapped but managed to escape turning an alarm clock into a beacon (Judi Dench’s husband, the late Michael Williams commented, “Oh God, the world’s in trouble if you’re using the gadgets!”), and an exciting if overlong finale.

    All in all, it was an excellent movie, and Bond was back once again! All that was left was to find our favourite Italian restaurant and drink some lovely red wine to celebrate that 007 had saved the day again!

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… PPK_19

    The World is Not Enough was the first Bond film I saw in the cinema. I was 12 years old at the time, and as soon as I saw Bond press the detonator button on his glasses, and take out all the men in the room, I knew this was the franchise I had to get into!

    The fact that he made a smooth and calculated escape through the window using the cord from the blinds was just the icing on the cake.

    The boat chase on the Thames made my jaw drop, especially watching Brosnan fall on to the Millennium Dome and tumble down it… just perfect cinema for a young boy.

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… Eric Stromberg

    Saw it opening weekend and it was a memorable event, more so because I was seeing the film with my soon to be fiance! I remember feeling the movie was a bit flat and I did not like it as much as Tomorrow Never Dies.

    Having watched Tomorrow Never Dies and The World is not Enough recently, Tomorrow Never Dies surprised me by its flatness and The World is not Enough surprised me by how good it is. It’s definitely not one of my top favorites, but I like it and the pre-titles sequence is possibly the best in the series. The banker’s office and Thames boat chase are damned cool. I particularly love the colorless freeze frame of Bond hanging from that wire as the titles sequence begins.

    The film begins to lose me a bit with the over the top ski chase and I think Renard could be better written and developed. People seem to dislike the lighthouse lair but I thought it was perfect for his character. M’s kidnapping just has never worked for me. I don’t really like seeing her out in the field; that’s her operative Bond’s territory.

    With a couple of minor creative changes and a better casting of the December Jones role I think this could have been one of the best 007 films. Of the Brosnan films it is has the most satisfying plot (you have to work to keep up with this one). Bond has some skin in the game with regard to his relationship to Elektra and I liked that he didn’t just breeze through unscathed.

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… Zorin Industries

    I saw it on a Sunday morning at an Eon screening. I saw it in the best screen possible to see a film in (Screen One, Empire, Leicester Square), but it wasn’t the best film.

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… jrcjohnny99

    I saw it at the Odeon, Leicester Square, the week I returned from living in KSA for two years; I had really high expectations given the third outings from Sean and Roger, the great Robert Carlyle was in it and I was in love with Denise Richards at the time (Wild Things anyone!). However, I found it a real disappointment and I still do to this day. In fact, if anything, it’s one of the Bond movies that I like less with every viewing.

    The pre-titles sequence was great, Arnold’s score was solid and the plotting had promise; but… Marceau was mis-cast, Carlyle was wasted, the role for Richards was horribly written and she was clearly out of her depth, the title song is bland and there’s way too much of Dench…

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… Safari Suit

    Come to think of it I have more nostalgic memories of The World is not Enough‘s release than I realised.

    It was the first Bond movie to be released after I say I’d become a fan. I was very aware of Tomorrow Never Dies‘ release and had a certain amount of interest, but I wouldn’t say I was a fan at the time, plus it was rated 12 and I totally never blagged my way into 12 films so I didn’t see it. The World is not Enough was the first Bond movie in my lifetime for which I was eligible for admission, bar the PG Living Daylights when I was about six months old.

    I had acquainted myself, much as most kids who had an N64, with the GoldenEye game, and the summer of 99 saw ITV’s “Double-o-heaven” season including the Licence to Kill airing I trace my fandom back to today. For my 13th Birthday, about a week after The World is not Enough hit UK cinemas, I recieved a copy of the Moonraker novel and I think a couple of videos too.

    I remember the rumours this would be Desmond Llewelyn’s last film and that John Cleese’s charcater introduced here would be his successor. I remember hearing of Llewelyn’s passing on the radio in my grandad’s car.

    I remember my then neighbour’s dad asking me if I planned to see the new Bond movie. I said I wasn’t sure as I didn’t think it would be as good as some of the older ones, to which he replied “What! It’s supposed to be the best one ever!” Who his source was on that one is anybody’s guess.

    Having rambled all that off I should perhaps now mention I didn’t see The World is not Enough in cinemas.

    My first viewing? On TV. I fell asleep.

    Remembering The World is not Enough by… Bryce (003)

    It was the first Bond party I had in my new home. August of that year.

    While the movie lacked a bit, it was still Bond and the pre-titles sequence had everyone cheering. The evening rounded out with all of us back at the new Casa Bryce and chowing down on Indian food.

    Fun night.

    *thinks*

    *digs through computer*

    HA!

    Me and few ladies from that night.

    Yeah, I know, the Hell that is my life.


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  9. Titan's Ian Fleming James Bond Omnibus arrives in the US

    By Devin Zydel on 2009-12-01

    007 fans in the US can now pick up the latest James Bond newspaper strip collection from Titan Books.

    Following up a September release in the UK, the The James Bond Omnibus (Vol. 1) is now shipping from Amazon.com at a discounted price.

    Limited to original Ian Fleming material, this volume will showcase the work of writers Henry Gammidge, Anthony Hern and Peter O’Donnell and artist John McLusky.

    Bond adventures included are: Casino Royale, Live and Let Die, Moonraker, Diamonds are Forever, From Russia With Love, Dr. No, Goldfinger, Risico, From a View to a Kill, For Your Eyes Only and Thunderball.

    The full blurb follows:

    Titan's 'James Bond: Omnibus Volume 1: The Graphic Novel Collection'

    Titan’s James Bond: Omnibus Volume 1: The Graphic Novel Collection

    The daring James Bond is back in a definitive bumper edition collecting Ian Fleming’s earliest literary adventures in comic strip form! For the first time, eleven of Bond’s most thrilling and dangerous missions appear in a single volume: “Casino Royale”, “Live and Let Die”, “Moonraker”, “Diamonds are Forever”, “From Russia With Love”, “Dr. No”, “Goldfinger”, “Risico”, “From a View to a Kill”, “For Your Eyes Only” and “Thunderball”!

    With an exclusive introduction by Sir Roger Moore, this huge volume features beautiful women, thrilling action, incredible gadgets and the odd Vodka Martini, shaken not stirred…this ultimate collection of Bond’s best is not to be missed.

    Printed as a flexi-bound paperback, The James Bond Omnibus (Vol. 1) can currently be ordered online at a discounted price. Order links follow at the end of this article.

    Keep watching the CommanderBond.net main page and our Twitter feed for the most up-to-date illustrated James Bond coverage on the web.

  10. Quantum of Solace Game Walkthrough (PS2) – Shanty Town (6)

    By Guest writer on 2009-11-30

    Stuck on a level? Not sure where to go next? Use this CommanderBond.net walkthough as your guide to Activision’s debut James Bond 007 game, Quantum of Solace.

    This Quantum of Solace: The Game walkthrough is applicable for the Playstation 2 platform.

    NOTE: To access the CommanderBond.net walkthrough for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and Windows PC platforms, click here.

    Quantum of Solace: The Game (PS2)

    Mission 6: Shanty Town

    Walkthrough by: CBn Forum member Jaws0178

    'Quantum of Solace' Game Box Art

    Quantum of Solace

    1. Okay, the first thing you are going to do is run to the door you see Mollaka go through during the cutscene. If you need help with it, it is ahead of you, and to your right. Once there, bust through the door using the X button, and run up the stairs. Once you get upstairs, turn left outside and descend the stairs there. Make a U-turn to see Mollaka knocking down three boxes to block your way. Vault over these boxes using the Triangle button, and be ready for the first two tangos. Use the building to your left as cover, and you will see both tangos. One is behind a set of boxes, and the other is in the open space of the building behind the fence. Make sure to grab the gun from the first tango. It is an AK-47. You can not get the other gun from the second one. Open the door that is to your left, or on the building that you used for cover. Climb the steps, and crouch down. There are a total of three tangos here. The first two are on the balconies to the right as soon as you come out of the door. You can get the third one by moving around the box, and you will see him on the ramp that you need to get to next. Mollaka is also there, but you can not shoot him, or it’s Mission Failure. You will be able to recognize Mollaka by his orange backpack. Once the three tangos have been dispatched, grab the third one’s gun (a LTK Super Magnum). Then run through the door and down the steps.

    2. Here you can either jump through the window or go through the door. Either way, you will be treated to a cutscene. Once you have control of Bond again, go into cover because the first tango you meet has a Hutchinson A4 shotgun. The second one has an AK-47. Make sure to grab the Hutchinson and the AK if you didn’t get the first one. Another tango can be found by the door that you are going to go through. There is also a fourth tango across the way behind a chain link fence. Take the third one out, and the fourth one if you so desire. Once they are gone, go through the door, and you can either vault through the window or take the long way around through the door—your choice. Either way, you will end up at another door. Kick this door using the X button, and turn right to go down the stairs. Once you have control again, go straight across to the window. Again, same choice. Go through the opening to hear music and run up to the door.

    'Quantum of Solace'

    Quantum of Solace

    3. Kick this door open to wind up at an alleyway with two fences. There is an opening to your right. You can take it if you want, but personally I would not recommend it. Now there are four tangos in this area. The first two are in the other section across from where you start, and the third appears after you have gotten to the other side, and the fourth is waiting at a low wall with a hubcap on it. Once these four have been dealt with, do not run straight to the locked gate to the left of the aforementioned wall. There is an additional tango on the roof of the building past the gate. Use a building for cover, and take him out, but do it quickly. Once this is done, it is safe to proceed. Either shoot the lock, or bust through the gate, and run straight across to the building where the tango was on the roof.

    4. Turn left before the place where the boxes explode, and you will see a little alley way. Run through here, and be careful. There is a tango in the shanty on your right. Take him out and bust out the wall using the X button. Also, there is a locked gate behind the shanty that you can go through. Either way, you will wind up at a wooden wall. There are two tangos here. Mollaka is also here. Remember, do not shoot Mollaka. You will be able to recognize Mollaka by his orange backpack. The first tango is above the action on a beam. The second one is behind a box. Be warned that if you do not deal with this one quickly, he will throw a grenade at you. Once they are dealt with, open the door beside where the second tango was and get ready. There is a tango in this building as well. Once he is gone, run through to the next door.

    5. Okay, this is basically the last area. Once you are through the door, turn left and down the stairs. Go to the shanty directly ahead of you and you will see a tango in the one across from you. Take him out and and either run across to the other Shanty, and take out the second tango, then equip your LTK Super. There is a tango on the roof across the way. Take him out. Now, you will find that there are six tangos in this section. The first four need to be taken out (the three I described and there is a fourth across the way guarding the stairs that you will be going up. The other two are really, just annoyance that can be ignored. They will shoot at you, but, unless you dilly-dally, or have low health from the first four, they should not be a problem for you. Climb the aforementioned stairs, and go through the door. You will find a tango behind the boxes with a basket of fruit on top of it. Take him out, and go through the door on the left. Quickly take out the tango on the roof at the other end, bust through the door, and you’re done. On to the Construction Site.

    Mission Complete.


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