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Rare hiring for "multiple AAA future console releases"

Eurogamer writes: Following yesterday's revelation that Fable studio Lionhead is making an "MMO-like" RPG for the next Xbox, it has now emerged that Kinect Sports developer Rare is working on a raft of Durango games.

Rare is hiring for "multiple" triple-A games for the next Xbox, according to a job ad.

The job spec (spotted by Superannuation), calls for a senior product manager to help create "multiple AAA future console releases".

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DiRtY5112d ago

Microsoft Studios are hiring like crazy these days.
So many new studios and expanding the existing ones.

Patriots_Pride5112d ago

Proof that the next gen is closer than we think.

I am really excited about this becuase after 6 years of playing my 360 and PS3 the games this gen dont make me jizz anymore.

I want to experiance that seem feeling that I had when I first poped in Gears of War, MGS4, Heavenly Sword, Saints Row 1....

SuperLupe5112d ago

Seems like MS have completely shifted focus on the 720 for core experiences while turning the 360 into the casual box.

Afterlife5112d ago

It better not be a Kinect FPS.

LightofDarkness5112d ago (Edited 5112d ago )

I wouldn't be surprised if we never see another Kinect related product again after this gen. The casual gamer no longer games on set top consoles, they have moved on to smart phones. You can be sure that MS and Nintendo both know this and will push hard to keep their "hardcore" fan-base and sway new comers. The new consoles NEED hardcore fans at launch, because they're the ones willing to pay the usually high entrance fee to play right away. They're its life blood, especially in the early days.

Kinect was a one-off cash-in, that went astoundingly well for them, and won't ever be able to work again. Consumers already have Kinect/Wii, they likely never use it anymore like so many others, and will not be keen to buy a similar product again. MS may try to trot out another similar device, but they will not push nearly as hard.

glennco5111d ago

i wish you were right but i seriously doubt they will shift focus when kinect proved so popular (the hardware not the software haha).

i think kinect 2 will be what they promised kinect 1 would be and could be quite good. the casual market far outweighs the core market and won't be ignored by MS or Sony. there is too much money to be made. plus games consoles are no longer just for games. i really do hope i am wrong though.

plus casual gamers still buy consoles to play CoD.

sriki0075112d ago

2013 is gonna be an exciting year :)

jay25112d ago (Edited 5112d ago )

Rare haven't made AAA games since M$ brought them, and never will....... UNLESS they leave M%

coolbeans5112d ago

Whenever job postings mention the term "AAA" it's in regards to the proposed budget. It's a hiring tactic to woo those with more prestigious backgrounds, whether it's art/game design, director, etc., by essentially stating the job will pay fairly handsomely.

Morgue5111d ago

AAA on N4G stands for Argue About Anything.

Perjoss5112d ago

This is a good guess seeing as how fighters have made a decent comeback lately.

Patriots_Pride5112d ago

KI = Day one buy for me

I am not sure why MS has not done anything with this IP as yet, I mean look at games like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter who9 are making millions.

Morgue5111d ago

1. Either they don't care.
2. It's being done and will be shown at E3 and all the Kinect press is smoke and mirrors for what's really gonna happen.

Then in typical N4G style. Everyone who's been hating on Rare will love them and the PS3 is a joke and has no games.

Odds of Killer Instinct 3 happening.... 1,000,000,000.1

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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!"

QueenOfFrowns213d ago

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

rlow1213d ago

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

Reaper22_213d 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.

Ristul213d 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_vulgaris256d 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.

Notellin255d 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.

RhinoGamer88255d 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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-Foxtrot280d 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.