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Mojang partners with Merlin Entertainments for the Minecraft theme park, Minecraft World

Mojang has partnered with Merlin Entertainments to build the world's first Minecraft theme park in the UK.

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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!"

QueenOfFrowns185d ago

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

rlow1185d ago

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

Reaper22_185d 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.

Ristul185d 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_vulgaris228d 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.

Notellin227d 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.

RhinoGamer88227d ago

Cronyism at its finest. #failup