Why Triple Click is unexpectedly bullish on 007: First Light
This preview is based only on the episode’s published notes, not the audio itself. Jason, Maddy, and Kirk look ahead to Summer Game Fest 2026 with predictions, then dig into IO Interactive’s James Bond game 007: First Light—which the notes say impressed them far more than expected.
Based on the show notes alone, this episode looks like a mix of event speculation and game-specific enthusiasm. The first segment centers on hopes and predictions for next week’s Summer Game Fest 2026, so if you enjoy pre-show forecasting and hearing what a games podcast crew wants to see announced, that’s a clear draw here. The main conversation appears to be about **007: First Light**, IO Interactive’s new James Bond game. The standout detail in the notes is the group’s reaction: they think it’s **way better than any of them were expecting**. That doesn’t tell you exactly why, but it does suggest the discussion may be especially interesting for listeners who are skeptical, curious about Bond in games, or interested in how expectations can shift around a big franchise release. The episode also includes the show’s regular **One More Thing** segment, with Kirk bringing **Widow’s Bay (Apple)**, Maddy highlighting **Forrest Valkai (“Renegade Science Teacher”)**, and Jason mentioning **Tomodachi Life**. Those picks hint at a broader range of interests beyond the main topic, which may appeal if you like episodes that bounce between current gaming news and personal recommendations. One practical note from the metadata: the episode was republished, so subscribers may see two copies in their feed. If you’re deciding whether to queue this one up, expect a forward-looking conversation about SGF 2026 and a notably positive early take on **007: First Light**.
About this episode
<p>Jason, Maddy, and Kirk talk about IO Interactive's new James Bond game 007: First Light, which is way better than any of them were expecting. But first, it's time for some hopes and predictions for next week's Summer Game Fest 2026. </p> <p><i>*We had to republish this episode and delete the first one, so if you already downloaded it, you might see two copies. Sorry about that!</i></p> <p><strong>One More Thing:</strong></p> <p>Kirk: Widow's Bay (Apple)<br> Maddy: Forrest Valkai (“Renegade Science Teacher”)<br> Jason: Tomodachi Life</p> <p><strong>LINKS:</strong></p> <p>Strong Songs Live! July 11, Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland. Tickets <a href="https://albertarosetheatre.com/event/strong-songs-live/alberta-rose-theatre/portland-oregon/" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a></p> <p>“GHOST TRICK” from Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, composed by Masakazu Sugimori and Yasumasa Kitagawa</p> <p>007: First Light Main Menu Theme by The Flight</p> <p>Katie Dippold’s legendary <a href="https://x.com/katiedippold/status/748582543583121408" rel="noopener noreferrer">Babadook wine party tweet</a></p> <p><p>Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at <a href="https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick" target="_blank"><strong>https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick</strong></a></p><p><strong>🚀 SUPPORT TRIPLE CLICK:</strong><br><a href="https://maximumfun.org/jointripleclick">Join Maximum Fun</a> | <a href="https://maxfunstore.com/search?q=triple+click&options%5Bprefix%5D=last">Buy TC Merch</a></p><p>💬 JOIN <a href=" http://discord.gg/tripleclickpod">THE TRIPLE CLICK DISCORD</a></p><p>🎮 Triple Click <a href="https://maximumfun.org/triple-click-ethics-policy/">Ethics Policy</a></p><p><strong>📱 SOCIALS | @tripleclickpod</strong><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tripleclickpod/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@tripleclickpod">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@tripleclickpod">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/tripleclickpod">Twitch</a></p></p>