NowGamer: "With one of the best developer track records in the UK, we look back at 25 years of Rare history
Although it made its name as Rare with games like GoldenEye, Killer Instinct and Banjo-Kazooie to name just a few, the studio was originally called ACG, and would eventually change its name to Ultimate Play the Game in 1987. ‘Ultimate’ was a long, clumsy moniker that would nevertheless hold them in great stead throughout the 80’s and early 90’s, before resting on the name Rare. In 1994, Rare would go on to deliver the stunning Donkey Kong Country on SNES."
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.
Brings back great memories. My, how the mighty have fallen and fallen hard. Rare used to be among the very best, now they are just mediocre at best. What happened to Rare? Why won't MS let them make another Killer Instinct?
I'd like another - Next Gen Killer Instinct, hell a HD remake would keep me satisfied at this point.