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Rare on making 3DS games

Rare has stated that they currently do not have any projects lined up for the 3DS, but that 3DS is a possibility for the future.

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Amazingmrbrock5046d ago

aren't they still owned by microsoft?

And as for them being gods of game development. I'm pretty sure the most brilliant people that were responsible for the great games abandoned ship years ago.

After all companies don't make the games awesome it's the creative people that lead the team that do that. A company name is just a company name.

AnotherProGamer5046d ago

they did make some games for the gameboy when they were owned by microsoft.

Patriots_Pride5046d ago

You’re right, Microsoft owns Rare, but there’s no problem if this company decides to make a game for the 3ds, because Microsoft is not in the handheld industry.

Money talks my friend and M$ will not say no to that.

ChronoJoe5046d ago

There were talks recently that Microsoft were in negotiations to buy Rare.

Sgt_Slaughter5046d ago

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Microsoft owns Rare.

SockeyBoy5046d ago (Edited 5046d ago )

@ ChronoJoes answer. I think he means Nintendo not Microsoft.

Wenis5046d ago

I think he meant talks that Nintendo is trying to buy Rare.

Chrono5045d ago

Microsoft owns Age of Empires, right? Because there are two AoE games for Nintendo DS.

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_-EDMIX-_5046d ago

People keep looking at the game industry as this Dog Eat Dog type of place.

Its all about making money. Sony owns the Spiderman ip, yet Activsion (not sure if they still even own it) make the Spiderman games. PS3 uses a lot of MS programs and features, MS on there video section on XBL has Sony owned movies.

They are not bitter enemies. This is just business. Rare did a few DS games too.

ChunkyLover535045d ago

Rare is owned by Microsoft. Their was a bunk article about Nintendo trying to get them back, but it looked like it was written by an angry 5th grader.

Microsoft would never part with Rare, because it owns all the IP's, and that is what they really paid for.

Rare did a Viva Pinata game on the original DS, and that was while Microsoft owned them. Microsoft doesn't see competition from PC or handheld's.

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‘Thanks to everyone who played’: Banjo-Kazooie director confirms Rare exit after 36 years

Gregg Mayles writes: "Today was my last day at Rare Ltd. Thanks to everyone who played and enjoyed any of the games I helped create while I was there. Also thanks to all the people that worked on the games alongside me. It seemed fitting that I should say farewell with one final rhyme!"

QueenOfFrowns220d ago

These sorts of goodbyes are always the most heart-wrenching.

rlow1220d ago

lol, read his poem and it’s epic. Congrats and gods speed to you sir.

Reaper22_219d ago

Godspeed for the rest of your journey, sir. Loved BK. I think I'll play it this weekend to show my appreciation for this classic.

Ristul219d ago

Wow, thats a long run on the same company, good luck to you sir!

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Rare veteran lands new role at Xbox Game Studios after Everwild cancellation

Louise O’Connor, a 25-year Rare veteran, has been made Xbox Game Studios’ Chief of Staff.

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Sciurus_vulgaris263d ago

Not to offend anyone. But what was Rare doing with Everwild for so many years? Development began in 2014, with a reveal in 2019. From 2019 onwards nothing was about the game.

Notellin262d ago

"Notably, O’Connor’s boss of 13 years, former Rare studio head Craig Duncan, was appointed head of Xbox Game Studios last year."

Hiring internal talent from Rare worked out so well last time.

RhinoGamer88262d ago

Cronyism at its finest. #failup

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Rare Celebrates 40 Years with Ruby-Themed Exclusives and More

2025 marks the 40th ‘Ruby’ Anniversary of that bold endeavour, and Rare’s inviting everyone to join the celebration of this impressive milestone, offering free gifts, discounts and plenty of swag to claim in their shared-world pirate adventure, Sea of Thieves.

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-Foxtrot287d ago

It's a shame it seems pretty Sea of Thieves centric

I was hoping for some cool Banjo / Conker merch or maybe a re-release of Rare Relay with some added games, possibly work something out with Nintendo so they can add Goldeneye to it with online support.