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Perfect Dark is a video game series developed by Rare and owned by Microsoft Studios. It debuted in 2000 with the Nintendo 64 first-person shooter Perfect Dark. The series follows Joanna Dark, an agent of the Carrington Institute agency, as she uncovers conspiracies by rival corporation dataDyne. In addition to video games, the series has expanded into other media, including novels and comics. These supplements to the video games have resulted in a significant development of the series' fictional universe.

Video games

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Console games

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Title Details
Perfect Dark

Original release date(s):
 Release years by system:
2000 – Nintendo 64
Notes:
  • Developed by Rare
  • Published by Rare
Perfect Dark Zero

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2005 – Xbox 360
Notes:
Perfect Dark

Original release date(s):
March 17, 2010[5] 		Release years by system:
2010 – Xbox 360
Notes:
  • Developed by 4J Studios
  • Published by Microsoft Game Studios
Perfect Dark

Original release date(s):
TBA 		Release years by system:
TBA
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Handheld games

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Title Details
Perfect Dark

Original release date(s):
 Release years by system:
2000 – Game Boy Color
Notes:
  • Developed by Rare
  • Published by Rare

Printed media

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Novels

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Title Release date ISBN Ref.
Perfect Dark: Initial Vector October 2005 ISBN 978-0-76-531571-7 [9]
Perfect Dark: Second Front January 2007 ISBN 978-0-76-531572-4 [10]
  • Written by Greg Rucka
  • Published by Tor Books
  • A sequel story to Perfect Dark: Initial Vector

Comics

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Title Release date(s) Ref.
Perfect Dark: Graduation Day December 2000 [11]
  • Written by Stuart Taylor, art by Dave Roberts and Alwyn Talbot
  • Included in the Nintendo 64 game's Official Player's Guide by Nintendo Power (ISBN 978-1-93-020602-1)
  • A 16-page mini-comic set shortly before the Nintendo 64 game
Perfect Dark: Hunting Season December 2000 [12]
  • Written by Stuart Taylor, art by Dave Roberts and Alwyn Talbot
  • Included in the Nintendo 64 game's Official Player's Guide by Nintendo Power (ISBN 978-1-93-020602-1)
  • A 16-page mini-comic set one year after the Nintendo 64 game
Hong Kong Sunrise November 2005 [13]
  • Written by Eric Trautmann, art by Cold FuZion Studios
  • Included in the collector's edition of Perfect Dark Zero
  • An 18-page mini-comic set shortly before Perfect Dark Zero
Perfect Dark: Janus' Tears August 2006–January 2007 [14]
  • Written by Eric Trautmann, art by Cold FuZion Studios
  • Published by Prima Games
  • A six-part mini-series set shortly before Perfect Dark: Second Front
  • Released as a single book by Prima Games in March 2007 (ISBN 978-0-76-155304-5)

Soundtracks

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Title Release date Ref.
Perfect Dark Dual CD Soundtrack November 15, 2000 [15]
Perfect Dark Zero Original Soundtrack November 8, 2005 [16]
  • Composed by David Clynick, MorissonPoe, and Kepi and Kat
  • Published by Sumthing Else Music Works
  • 27 tracks on a single disc with a duration of 1:13:59
  • Features a selection of music from Perfect Dark Zero

References

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  1. ^ "Perfect Dark". Edge. No. 85. Future Publishing. June 2000. pp. 72–73.
  2. ^ "M is Definitely for Mature". IGN. April 7, 2000. Archived from the original on March 31, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2011.
  3. ^ "Xbox 360 Launch Takes Europe By Storm". GamesIndustry.biz. December 6, 2005. Archived from the original on September 8, 2016. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  4. ^ "Microsoft Announces Xbox 360 Day One Launch Lineup — Strongest Launch in the History of Video Game Consoles". Microsoft. November 14, 2005. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved February 6, 2018.
  5. ^ Turi, Tim (February 22, 2010). "XBLA Block Party Games Priced And Dated". Game Informer. Archived from the original on May 1, 2010. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  6. ^ Grubb, Jeff (September 29, 2021). "Why The Initiative hired Crystal Dynamics to help with Perfect Dark". VentureBeat. Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
  7. ^ "Perfect Dark". Chipsworld. Archived from the original on April 5, 2001. Retrieved April 5, 2001.
  8. ^ "Perfect Dark". Nintendo Power. No. 135. Nintendo of America. August 2000. pp. 84–88.
  9. ^ "Perfect Dark: Initial Vector". GregRucka.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2009. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
  10. ^ "Perfect Dark: Second Front". GregRucka.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2009. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
  11. ^ "Special Perfect Dark Comic: Chapter One". Perfect Dark: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Nintendo Power. December 2000. pp. 24–39. ISBN 978-1-93-020602-1.
  12. ^ "Special Perfect Dark Comic: Chapter Two". Perfect Dark: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Nintendo Power. December 2000. pp. 128–143. ISBN 978-1-93-020602-1.
  13. ^ Onyett, Charles (November 28, 2005). "Perfect Dark Zero Collector's Edition". IGN. Archived from the original on March 12, 2012. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
  14. ^ "Perfect Dark: Janus' Tears". EricTrautmann.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
  15. ^ "Perfect Dark Dual CD Soundtrack :: Review by Chris". Square Enix Music. Archived from the original on September 8, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  16. ^ "Perfect Dark Zero Soundtrack Revealed". IGN. November 22, 2005. Archived from the original on March 7, 2012. Retrieved October 16, 2011.
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