Archive For Rare Tag

Microsoft Thinking It Owned Donkey Kong Was “Actually One Exec, Not Microsoft as a Whole”

Microsoft Thinking It Owned Donkey Kong Was “Actually One Exec, Not Microsoft as a Whole”

This is according to former Rare employee Christopher Seavor.

Kinect Sports Rivals Announced For Xbox One

Kinect Sports Rivals Announced For Xbox One

Not again!

Killer Instinct Announced for Xbox One: Developed by Rare and Double Helix
‘Historic IP” From Rare May Appear at E3 Microsoft Press Conference

‘Historic IP” From Rare May Appear at E3 Microsoft Press Conference

Rare's "Historic IP" to appear at E3

Rare Director of 16 Years Leaves Studio, Joins Sony Computer Entertainment

Rare Director of 16 Years Leaves Studio, Joins Sony Computer Entertainment

Another talented soul strikes out on his own.

Former Rare Veterans Start New Studio “Flippin Pixels”

Former Rare Veterans Start New Studio “Flippin Pixels”

The team of five will focus on games for smartphones and tablets.

Microsoft denied Killer Instinct trademark by US Government
Rare working on “jaw-dropping” next gen project

Rare working on “jaw-dropping” next gen project

Hiring now.

Ex-Rare Developer: “Microsoft Wanted to Make Rare into What it was With Nintendo”

Ex-Rare Developer: “Microsoft Wanted to Make Rare into What it was With Nintendo”

Lackluster sales of Perfect Dark and the presence of Halo made Microsoft reconsider Rare's role.

Top 5 Timeless Features (From Once Great Developers)

Top 5 Timeless Features (From Once Great Developers)

Despite the downfalls each developer has faced, each has permanently made their mark on gaming

Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection Gameplay Trailer Details New Package, 13 Mini-games

Kinect Sports Ultimate Collection Gameplay Trailer Details New Package, 13 Mini-games

Both seasons and DLC to be featured on this upcoming collection.

Former Rare Composer: “Microsoft’s Fault for Ruining Company”

Former Rare Composer: “Microsoft’s Fault for Ruining Company”

Coming from an impressive pedigree working for Nintendo, which includes series like Perfect Dark and Banjo Kazooie, plus stellar, revolutionary titles like Goldeneye 007, Rare has seen better days. ... Read More

Rare working on “multiple AAA” shooter and action-adventure titles for Xbox 720

Rare working on “multiple AAA” shooter and action-adventure titles for Xbox 720

According to recently posted job ads (via Superannuation), once-legendary developer Rare is looking to hire people to work on multiple AAA shooter and/or action-adventure titles for the Xbox 720, s... Read More

Kinect Sports: Season 2 Review

Kinect Sports: Season 2 Review

I love the Tennis game mode in Kinect Sports 2; it brings out the pro tennis player in me. Ah… who am I kidding? I’m trying to reduce weight in the most fun way imaginable. Tennis without a racke... Read More

UK XBOX 360 CHARTS: Battlefield 3 debuts at No.1, Kinect Sports 2 at No.6

UK XBOX 360 CHARTS: Battlefield 3 debuts at No.1, Kinect Sports 2 at No.6

Just like in the UK all-formats charts, Battlefield 3 has topped the UK Xbox 360 charts for the week ending October 29, toppling Batman: Arkham City, which has dropped down to No.2. Forza Motorspor... Read More

Ex-Rare senior veterans form new studio, announce first Xbox Live title

Ex-Rare senior veterans form new studio, announce first Xbox Live title

Phil Dunne, Mark Edmonds, Ross Bury and Chris Tilston, former senior and respected staff members of Rare, have formed their own new studio called Starfire Studios, and have even unveiled their firs... Read More

RUMOUR: Rare, Turn 10, Lionhead working on Xbox 720 launch titles

RUMOUR: Rare, Turn 10, Lionhead working on Xbox 720 launch titles

UK magazine Xbox World 360 has claimed that Rare, Turn 10 and Lionhead Studios are all working on launch titles for Microsoft's next generation home console. Rare, developers of Xbox 360 titles lik... Read More

E3 2011: Kinect Sports Season 2 Announced

E3 2011: Kinect Sports Season 2 Announced

Big surprise. Microsoft announced the sequel to Rare's Wii Sports rip off, Kinect Sports, at their E3 presser today. The game looks like a poor (or rich, depending upon how much money you spent... Read More

Goldeneye 007 – Behind the Music Video

Goldeneye 007 – Behind the Music Video

[HTML1] The just re-made classic Goldeneye game has been released for the Nintendo Wii and the music has also been revamped. Former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger does vocals for some of the music... Read More

Console FPSs Lack Innovation According To Goldeneye 007 (N64) Director

Console FPSs Lack Innovation According To Goldeneye 007 (N64) Director

Modern console First Person Shooters lack innovation- that's according to the director and producer of the N64 classic FPSs, Goldeneye 007 and Perfect Dark. "I feel that the consoles have lost groun... Read More