After years of waiting, IO Interactive finally showcased a trailer for , highlighting more than enough potential to give the iconic agent a second chance at a life in video games. Following the gaming franchise's 13-year hiatus after the poorly received 007 Legends, First Light is breaking new ground for the titular MI6 agent with an all-new origin story. Although there's still plenty of speculation over its plot elements, 007 First Light's first trailer is already full of subtle nods and references to the series.

With the James Bond films currently in limbo following Craig's departure from the role of 007, First Light is entering unseen territory for the first time since Casino Royale's release in 2006. Thankfully, IO Interactive has plenty of experience with a similarly espionage-based franchise under the Hitman series, carrying over elements from its addictive gameplay formula and penchant for creative Easter eggs into the upcoming game. Although First Light will take plenty of inspiration from IO Interactive's past work, .

Being the most recent and final film in Craig's era of Bond, . While the more serious tone of Craig's later films leaves out as many wacky and iconic gadgets or moments as the originals, First Light could greatly benefit from a few subtle references to Craig's send-off.

Simply exploring or showcasing a more emotionally vulnerable Bond and , even if it's far too early for First Light's new franchise to replicate No Time to Die's well-earned story beats. Just including items like Mathilde's bunny doll could provide plenty of gut-wrenching references for fans, be it as usable distraction tools or as background Easter eggs.

Even if Licence to Kill isn't one of the best-received films in the series, suffering at the box office as a result, it explores one of the most personal and darkest sides of Bond's character. Rather than saving the world from the threat of an egomaniacal villain, .

While it's true that Licence to Kill's plotline would work much better as a sequel to 007 First Light after the new character has been fully established, . Even without breaking down the character of 007, First Light could benefit from having more emotional stakes for Bond while offering engaging undercover gameplay, forcing you to improvise on the fly without aid from MI6.

Although The Man With The Golden Gun might not be the most influential Bond film, , taken to even greater heights by Moore's unique blend of comedy and action. Even if we don't get to hear a slide while playing, while Bond performs an exaggerated car stunt, First Light is already borrowing from its easily recognizable environments and sailboat designs as seen in its trailer.

Although First Light's IO Interactive account binding rewards aren't an exact replica of Scaramanga's iconic sidearm from TMWTGG, , alongside Craig's iconic On Duty turtleneck and holsters. Given IO Interactive's unique level designs in Hitman 3, I'm holding out hope for a similar funhouse-style lair to Scaramanga's, or simply having 007 being the hunted, rather than the hunter.

While Dr. No might not be James Bond at his best, it's undoubtedly the most influential simply by its nature as the first ever film in the ​​​franchise. Despite being the sixth entry in Ian Fleming's original Bond novels, , kickstarting its future as a classic staple of film.

Although 007 First Light will undoubtedly pay homage to Dr. No simply by carrying the Bond DNA of its predecessors, . Thankfully, whether it's infiltrating a tropical island, assassinating tarantulas, or saving the world from the threat of nuclear annihilation, 007 First Light has plenty of ways to pay homage to the movie that started it all.

Even though On Her Majesty's Secret Service was Lazenby's first and last time taking up the mantle of 007, his performance still left a lasting impact on the character of James Bond that's only become more prevalent over the years. Exploring the more human and vulnerable sides of the legendary Spy, .

First Light already seems to be taking plenty of inspiration from OHMSS as well, including both the iconic theme song of the film alongside the youngest portrayal of Bond yet. With the strong connection to the film already,or a snowy mountaintop escape sequence.

Teaming up with a Soviet agent to save the world from nuclear war, . Emphasizing global states and uneasy relationships with foreign agents, it's easy to see First Light's Bond needing all the help he can get against his newest threat.

While I don't exactly expect Jaws to come back as a surprise appearance for First Light, an equally iconic henchman or an underwater espionage mission would be more than welcome additions to the upcoming game. With Bond's very first appearance in the First Light reveal trailer seemingly leading him to jump out of a moving plane,

Despite not being the first Bond film, . Paving the way forward by making Bond a Cold War espionage icon, Sean Connery's second appearance deserves at least a few nods in the new 007 First Light.

On top of the already great film, the video game adaptation of From Russia With Love is easily one of the best James Bond games in the series, providing even more potential for references or even copying gameplay concepts. Whether incorporating a double-crossing love interest or , First Light has no shortage of inspiration to borrow from.

As one of the top-rated Bond films to this very day, with its massive box-office success, not to mention boasting one of the most iconic theme songs in the franchise. Filled to the brim with legendary quotes and sequences referenced countless times in pop culture, First Light would have no trouble paying homage to Goldfinger.

While it would be easy to place Bond in another laser trap or have someone spout similar lines to the original Goldfinger, First Light would benefit more from taking advantage of the film's greatest strengths. From Oddjob's signature weapon to the advanced gadgets necessary for Bond's survival — not to mention the iconic cars —, with more than enough material to inspire First Light's story or heist-themed levels.

While Craig's later films took the character to even more fantastic heights, Casino Royale still stands as a groundbreaking turning point for the series. Adapting the very first novel in the series decades later, which aims to rekindle the Bond era of gaming.

Revitalizing the series and ensuring its survival in a competitive landscape, . This leads up directly to First Light, which already references its counterpart with a few subtle callbacks. Although First Light's trailer already showcased the more grounded action and fist-fights that Craig's role was known for, there's still room to recreate some life-changing events for 007 to experience all over again.

Even ignoring its impact on gaming, the GoldenEye film itself was still another major moment for the series, . If First Light ends up having Bond face off against a former 00 agent gone rogue similar to GoldenEye's Trevelyan, it's all the more reason to throw in more references to the iconic film.

After GoldenEye 007 inspired nearly two decades of video games following the excellent groundwork laid by its film counterpart. If wants to have even half the staying power of its N64 predecessor, paying homage to both its gaming and film history is essential.