, the game defied expectations to become the third-best-selling title on the N64, trailing only Super Mario 64 Mario Kart 64
. Released in 1997 by Rare, this game redefined the FPS genre for consoles, proving that precise shooting and complex objectives could thrive outside of the PC market. Technical Breakdown: The .z64 Format extension signifies a "Big-Endian" Goldeneye 007 -u- .z64