Hardcore Gamer: Rare’s problem isn’t what you think - it’s not that they left Nintendo, and it’s not that they joined Microsoft. Rare’s main flaw is entirely of their own creation.
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!"
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.
Louise O’Connor, a 25-year Rare veteran, has been made Xbox Game Studios’ Chief of Staff.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
It's not having a new Banjo Kazooie.
Yeah but Microsoft didn't help.
If they saw the studio was falling on hard times and loosing talent then it's up to the company that bought them to replace that talent and make the studio what it was in the good old days.
Not to mention Microsoft should of never agreed on Nuts and Bolts.
It's RARE they make a good game these days
Most of the people who made Conker, Banjo Kazooie and Goldeneye don't work at RARE anymore.
Wow... I'm glad Batman knows what he's talking about