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Ex-Rare devs talk Killer Instinct, Perfect Dark - Interview

It's a CV packed with best-selling games spread out across a decade: Killer Instinct, GoldenEye, Perfect Dark, Kameo… we're talking, of course, about Rare.

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Sickr5275d ago

Shame their output this generation has been lacklustre compared to the days of the Nintendo 64.

fluffydelusions5275d ago

It's because when Rare was purchased by MS, most of the staff left. If I'm not mistaken a lot of them actually went over to Crytek?

enfestid5275d ago

You're mistaken. Most of the staff left before Rare was purchased by Microsoft (many to found Free Radical, which was later purchased and turned into Crytek UK), which is why Nintendo was cool with selling them. They've been a sinking ship for a long time.

Free Radical released the original TimeSplitters two years before Microsoft even acquired Rare (the second was released around the same time as Microsoft acquiring Rare), to give you an idea of how long the mass exodus had been going on.

Laxman2165275d ago

@enfestid
I think he means to say, the company that is now Crytek. Free Radical are now Crytek UK.

Iroquois_Pliskin5274d ago

it's a shame what MS did to Rare... They were a great dev, I wanted to see them make more hardcore games

enfestid5274d ago

@ Laxman216: I know. The rest of what he said was completely incorrect.

StarWolf5274d ago

its a shame Crytek likes copying other games with their latest COD/HALO ingredients instead of making their own game

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fluffydelusions5275d ago

That old commercial in the 2nd link is funny. 16bits!! Ah I remember those days lol.

qwertyz5275d ago (Edited 5275d ago )

rare did make a banjo kazooie, peferct dark and kameo for 360 so why are you leaving those out and only showing kinect sports thats not even a game ?

besides most of the original rare staff left the company a long time which is why it went to shits

colonel1795275d ago

Banjo Kazooie wasn't at all like the N64 games. Perfect Dark Zero wasn't as good (at all) as the N64 game. Kameo, I don't know, I didn't play it.

maniacmayhem5275d ago

@colonel

Reading your post has confirmed that you did NOT play Perfect Dark Zero or Banjo Nuts and Bolts.

Because both those games were fun as all hell and a huge compliment to their original.

Again i have to say, why MS is sitting on these two IP's boggles the mind.

3GenGames5275d ago (Edited 5275d ago )

Everyone is going like PERFECT DARK! 007! Lol, shows how much you know about RARE. Conkers is where it's at, best game from them hands down. And DK64 was also awesome.

m235275d ago

Conker's was an awesome game, that is the one they need to create a sequel for. I loved that game so much, and the multiplayer was loads of fun too.

3GenGames5275d ago

Well it was rereleased for 360 with it's own version, but it just isn't the rare of old and wasn't done good at all, even for being a nearly direct port....

Laxman2165275d ago

@3GenGames
It wasnt released on 360, it was on the original Xbox. And yeah, while the single player was just as good (better, due to upgraded graphics and a better controller),they tried to completely remake the MP, which ended up sucking. The original Teddies vs Squirels game mode was so amazing!

m235274d ago

I played it on the N64, I never really got to play it on the original Xbox.

ForROME5275d ago

bring KI out already make part 3 with 1 and 2 released on arcade

tickticktick5275d ago

Killer Instinct would be nice. Rare has a killer lineup of classics I wish MS would exploit.

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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!"

QueenOfFrowns162d ago

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

rlow1161d ago

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

Reaper22_161d 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.

Ristul161d 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_vulgaris205d 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.

Notellin204d 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.

RhinoGamer88204d 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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-Foxtrot229d 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.