Activision Publishing announces James Bond 007: Blood Stone, a quick confirmation of yesterday's rumor that a new Bond game is coming, saying it's a third-person action game due for release this holiday season. The announcement confirms everything from the rumor, as development of the game for Windows, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 is being handled by Bizarre Creations, the game "features the likeness and voice talent of Daniel Craig, Joss Stone and Judi Dench and features an epic, original story developed by legendary screenwriter Bruce Feirstein," and: "Joss Stone provides an original musical track to the game titled, 'I’ll Take it All' written and performed by her and Dave Stewart of the [sic] Eurythmics." Here are some screenshots along with photos confirming Joss Stone's bona fides as a Bond girl (and that she has a navel piercing), and here's a bit on the game:

Players can engage in cover-based firefights, lethal hand-to-hand combat and speed their way through explosive adrenaline-fueled driving sequences as they embark on a global chase leading to action on land and sea through Athens, Istanbul, Monaco and Bangkok. Gamers can also feel what it is like to be a 00 agent, as they take the battle online in several robust 16-person multi-player modes that require skill, teamwork and strategy as players compete in matches that will have spies battling mercenaries.