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  • twitter

    Rare Shopping For Project Natal Designers With Twitter

    Rare dropped us a line to let us know that they were now active on Twitter, posting haiku movie reviews, new game teases, and fishing for game designers who might be interested in Project Natal. More »
    06/19/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by chaos_isnt_here: I kinda don't like twitter, I'm just gonna stay away from it personally. 17 Responses | Other threads

  • microsoft

    Peter Molyneux Wants To Help Rare "Get Well Known"

    What is developer Rare best known for? Doing games for Nintendo in the 1990s? Making Banjo Kazooie? Battletoads? Viva Piñata? More »
    06/15/09
    18,065
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Gantz: Your Trusted Friend in Science.: But then they'd be Common. 17 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Perfect Dark XBLA Looks Sharp, No Expansion Pak Required

    Rare's Nintendo 64 first-person shooter Perfect Dark is coming to Xbox Live Arcade later this year. Winter, says Microsoft. This is what it looks like. More »
    06/06/09
    64,668
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Go Go Gadget: Gizmo: Guys, I don't care what anyone says. This was leaps and bounds better than Goldeneye. Want to know why everyone... 56 Responses | Other threads

  • e3 2009

    Microsoft: Rare Working On Numerous Natal Projects

    No Banjo Kazooie at E3? No Viva Pinata? Blame Project Natal. More »
    06/04/09
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    By Stephen Totilo

    Comment by Frequen-Z: Ever wondered what the bottom of Banjo's paw looks like? BAM! 16 Responses | Other threads

  • lionhead studios

    Peter Molyneux Now Director of Microsoft European Studios

    Peter Molyneux, the designer between the Fable franchise, has been given a promotion: Creative Director of European studios at Microsoft Games Studios. More »
    06/03/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by seanjohnson01: Greatest move ever or worst decision ever? I mean, the man has a lot of creative ideas, you can't argue... 17 Responses | Other threads

  • e3

    Perfect Dark Coming To XBLA This Winter

    Microsoft's Larry Hryb just posted a little note on his Twitter account, saying that the original Perfect Dark - originally released on the N64 - will be out on Xbox Live Arcade later this year. More »
    06/02/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by CriminoleLaw: *yawn* this game did NOT age well, just like golden eye 20 Responses | Other threads

  • feature

    The Untold Story Of The Xbox 360 Avatars

    When it launched in 2005, the Xbox 360 was, certain issues aside, a successful product. But it was also drab. Lifeless. Until, in 2008, along came the avatars. More »
    Feature
    05/27/09
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    By Luke Plunkett
  • wii

    GoldenEye Designer "Would Like" To See It On Virtual Console

    Nintendo 64 title GoldenEye is a classic title and seems like a perfect fit for the Wii's Virtual Console. Seems, that is. More »
    05/13/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by superdance14: Simple. Release on VC and XBLA, divide profits to Activision (007 rights owners), Microsoft (Rare owners), and Nintendo (Original publisher). 17 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Forza 3 Event Spits Out Another Perfect Dark Tease

    Last week's Xbox 360 event in Sao Paolo, which teased Forza 3, also spun off another rumor tidbit: That pic, sent over to Destructoid, which is the second in-the-wild sighting of Perfect Dark on XBLA. More »
    05/03/09
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    By Owen Good

    Comment by Ueziel: I'm still trying to figure out why people are still talking about Goldeneye when Perfect Dark was better in literally... 21 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Microsoft Surveys NXE Avatar Changes, Including Wearable Achievements

    The addition of the Rare-designed Avatars in the New Xbox Experience hasn't amounted to much beyond an increasingly expanding virtual wardrobe. But Microsoft may have grander plans for the little guys. More »
    04/27/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Archaotic: Is there going to be an option for "get rid of Avatars completely"? That'd be nice. 14 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Xbox Live Arcade Not Sorry! About Bringing Virtual On

    The Xbox Live Arcade library expands this week with the highly anticipated arrival of much beloved classics Cyber Troopers Virtual On Oratorio Tangram from Sega and Banjo Tooie from Rare. It also gets... Sorry! More »
    04/27/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Vecha: Wishing Prototype would go down in price!: Recession Microsoft? Do I need to send you a newspaper? 11 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    Banjo-Tooie Trailer Brings Back Memories

    In case you've completely forgotten everything you remember about Rare's bear and bird sequel Banjo-Tooie, the new trailer and screens for the Xbox Live Arcade version should jog your memory nicely. More »
    04/22/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by xtraman: they should bring out the original conkers bad fer day.. no edits ie teh xbox version.. 11 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    Two Weeks Til Banjo-Tooie Live Arcade

    Now that Microsoft's Days of Arcade promotion is just about over, Rare can finally get around to releasing Banjo-Tooie on Xbox Live Arcade at the end of the month. More »
    04/15/09
    5,035
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Tom Clancy's Samuraidino: Woo one of my favourite platformers of all time.I wish theyd make a sequel to it... ...well one that doesnt suck 16 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Perfect Dark Teased On Xbox LIVE

    This screenshot from developer Rare shows what appears to be an icon for its Nintendo 64 first-person-shooter Perfect Dark in an Xbox LIVE folder. More »
    04/09/09
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by Brian Crecente: Has everyone forgotten perfect dark zero. What makes you think PD would be any good? 43 Responses | Other threads

  • rare

    More Banjo-Kazooie To Love Next Week

    The Lord of Games isn't done with Banjo and Kazooie yet, with twelve new challenges and 7 multiplayer games coming to Xbox Live next week as L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges. More »
    03/31/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by eddienoteddy: wait, is Tooie out yet? 6 Responses | Other threads

  • Downloadables

    Rare Teases Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Expansion

    Rare is planning on lifting the lid off an expansion for Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, potential downloadable content it hopes to announce sometime this week. That announcement may even herald a new promotional logo! More »
    03/09/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by AjaDL: Traditional platforming is no longer relevant. We don't need more games like the old Banjo, and while Nuts and... 24 Responses | Other threads

  • amazon

    Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Goes Cheap

    Did you pass on Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts last fall, adamant that the Xbox 360 game was worth the admission price? Well, will twenty dollars do? More »
    03/04/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by FalconPunchProof: well its about time that game was not worth peoples money 25 Responses | Other threads

  • disturbance in the workforce

    Rare "Restructuring", Job Losses A Possibility

    In January, Microsoft started "reviewing" a few things. Cut some jobs, that sort of stuff. That "review" now shines its light on Rare, where belts are to be tightened, and jobs might be lost. More »
    02/17/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Sotiris (The Bassist): If that means that Rare will get better, then I'm all for it. Rare isn't what it used to be. I... 19 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Xbox Originals Gets Grabbed By The Ghoulies Next Week

    You know why the call them Xbox Originals? Because you can't call 'em Xbox Classics. Case in point, Rare's first Xbox title, Grabbed By The Ghoulies is your next Xbox Original. Oh, I kid, Rare! More »
    02/13/09
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by otis123: i really liked this game, dont care what you think 3 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Rare Teasing User-Generated Avatars For The 360

    The 360's avatars are, all copy-cat jokes aside, surprisingly endearing. Only problem is, some of the wardrobe and body options are a little...limited. That's something user-generated content could address. So, uh, will it? More »
    02/06/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Ueziel: Just let me change the colors of clothing and give me special clothing for achievements and I'll be happy. 12 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    360 Avatars: Coming To A Game/Marketing Campaign Near You

    As it stands, we're getting new 360 avatars every, what, week or two? But soon, say Rare, we'll be getting them with specific games, "just like achievements". More »
    02/03/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by AngryEddy: If there is a God, he will make sure I can get a jumpsuit and proton pack from playing Ghostbusters. 18 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox 360

    Fable II, Banjo Kazooie Sales Are Chalk & Cheese

    Microsoft released three first-party games towards the end of 2008. Gears of War 2, we know, is a smashing success. But what of the other two games, Fable II and Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts? More »
    01/27/09
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by PedroTsuba: BLASFEMY! Nuts & Bolts is a great and very fun game, the problem is that people these days only want violence... 43 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    Banjo-Tooie Coming In April With Stop 'N' Swop

    Rare just dropped us a line to let us know that the second game in their bear and bird buddy game Banjo-Tooie will be hitting Xbox Live Arcade in April, with added ties to Banjo-Kazooie. More »
    01/27/09
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by Glitchigo: never played the original...does anyone else find it odd that the 360 is porting N64 games? It reeks of desperation... 30 Responses | Other threads

  • banjo-kazooie: nuts & bolts

    Banjo Text Boost Patch is a Go

    If you're gaming on a smallish standard-def TV, or if you're one of those people who subscribe to the large-print Reader's Digest, good news: the patch enlarging Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts' text is now out. More »
    12/21/08
    7,091
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    By Owen Good

    Comment by squishyfishy: How is it a month and a half? It's a month. Rare did well sorting it out. EVERYONE should have a... 27 Responses | Other threads

  • xbox live arcade

    Banjo Kazooie Googly Eyes XBLA This Week

    Xbox Live Arcade is getting a massive dose of big, bright eyes this Wednesday as Rare's classic Banjo-Kazooie finally lands on Xbox Live Marketplace. Relive the Nintendo 64 experience with authentically blurry textures! More »
    12/01/08
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Neer'mo: I cringed... Did it really look like that when I played it? 15 Responses | Other threads

  • rumor

    Rare Tips New Games in Banjo?

    Is it guerrilla marketing when you're doing it in your own game? Cranky Gamers UK noticed that Easter egg in Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, which declares we've got "new Killer Instinct, Battletoads and Jet Force Gemini games," on the way. "Even Ghoulies 2!" Whoa. But then they say, "Oh, you'll never believe that." Screw it, I will. This qualifies as an announcement and I am committing Rare to this, even though there's nothing on the Rare Web site yet, and a Killer Instinct sequel has long been involved in cat-and-mouse rumor games. More »
    11/16/08
    15,992
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    By Owen Good

    Comment by tollwaytroll: Jet Force Gemini sequel? That would make my year. One of the great games of my childhood. 10 Responses | Other threads

  • review

    Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Review: Aw, Nuts

    Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts is the third proper console entry in the Rare-developed series, founded on the Nintendo 64, one that steers the former action-adventure platformer into new territory. Gone are the Super Mario 64-like romps traipsing through green mountain sides and caves dripping with molten magma, replaced by driving and flying challenges through green mountain sides and caves dripping with molten magma. Nuts & Bolts eschews traditional running and jumping mechanics almost completely, instead focusing on mission-based vehicle challenges that don't veer too far from the series' core, but veer far enough to give fans pause. More »
    11/11/08
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by squishyfishy: Hehe. I'm actually loving the game (maniacal completist right here, who happens to LOVE collectathon platformers). I honestly don't feel you... 19 Responses | Other threads

  • banjo kazooie nuts & bolts

    Rare About-Faces; Teeny-Tiny SDTV Text Will Be Fixed

    Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts players gaming on antique standard-defiinition television sets have in some cases been unable to read dialogue text, which shows up fine on HDTV sets. This is kind of an issue as there's no voice acting in the game and the dialogue delivers clues for what you're supposed to do next. Originall, Rare's George Killion said SDTV was SOL and there would be no fix. More »
    11/08/08
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    By Owen Good

    Comment by ridleysaria: Hm. Maybe "let them eat cake" wasn't the best the best thing to say after all. 10 Responses | Other threads

  • killer instinct

    Rare Want Killer Instinct On XBLA

    Speaking with 1UP, Rare's Mark Betteridge was asked about the chances of us seeing more Rare games on Xbox Live Arcade now that the original Banjo Kazooie is up for download. Surprisingly/fortunately, Betteridge did not beat around the bush: More »
    11/06/08
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by Naop: No Virtual Console love? This makes a sad Naop... Damn Rare and its licences screwing us nintendo fanboys again... 9 Responses | Other threads

  • banjo kazooie: nuts and bolts

    Banjo Kazooie A Little Broken, Rare Will Not Fix

    Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts on the 360 has a problem. Like Dead Rising a few years back, it has small text. This small text looks nice and clean on a HDTV, but if you're still soldiering on with a CRT television, you won't be able to read it. It's just too small, too blurry. The problem was noticed as soon as the demo went live, so with the game yet to be released, there's still time to fix the problem, yes? Uh...no. Rare's George Kelion has said: More »
    11/05/08
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by hk458: Not a nice thing to do RARE. Especially when you are struggling to stay relevant in the modern video... 11 Responses | Other threads

  • clips

    This Retro Nintendo 64 Game Ad Is NSFW Maximum Risky!

    With the family friendly route Nintendo has taken the last couple of years, it's easy to forget games like Nintendo Rare published, Rare developed, Nintendo 64 exclusive Conker's Bad Fur Day. This post is a reminder. The M-rated game with its raunchy humor had M-rated ads, appearing in places like Playboy. More »
    10/30/08
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by FredThePanda: I don't mean to rain on your parade but i'm pretty sure that i read somewhere that Nintendo refused to... 14 Responses | Other threads

  • new xbox experience

    NXE Impressions: Creating An Avatar, Playing With My Xbox

    We've been playing around with the New Xbox Experience for the Xbox 360 for a while now, testing out the "Blades" interface replacement that goes live Nov. 19 to every console owner. In short, the NXE is an impressive improvement, removing much of the unnecessary visual clutter that was present in the Xbox 360's original interface. It's faster, easier on the eyes and better organized — a good thing, considering the update is mandatory. More »
    10/29/08
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Fluxnard: With the whole "I can install games" thing...can't I just rent a game, install it, and then I have it? 7 Responses | Other threads

  • banjo kazooie: nuts and bolts

    Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Demo Goes Live

    The latest entry in Rare's epic tale of bird meets bear is now available for download via Xbox Live Marketplace. The demo for Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts weighs in at 1.07GB of precious, precious hard disk space, and allows you to take control of the dynamic duo as they build vehicles and take on Jiggy challenges, or at least I am assuming it does, judging by the demo description. More »
    10/29/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by FourSerioux: I've never read a story about a demo and flown over to my 360 to download it faster than this.... 3 Responses | Other threads

  • viva pinata

    Viva Instiñct? Killer Piñata? KI Vision Cards For Viva Piñata

    Those poor, poor Piñata. Some paper ass is going to be kicked... More »
    10/16/08
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    By Stuart Houghton

    Comment by DigitalBloodUK: lol just tried it. It's not what you think ! 8 Responses | Other threads

  • tokyo game show 2008

    Justify Your Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

    If anything, we're now guilty of giving too much direction on justifying one's game. Rare's Neill Harrison took advantage of our goodwill, which is letting developers and producers prep ahead of time for Justify Your Game, resulting in carefully planned elevator pitches. For Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Harrison pretty much nails it following a minutes long mental practice. If it weren't for the last second awkwardness, this one would've been left on the cutting room floor. Thank the video gods for performance anxiety!
    10/13/08
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Xenigma: Too bad I don't need to be sold on it, as I already preordered. Free Banjo-Kazooie means a $30... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • lets tgs

    This Is What Those Guys Were Watching

    We're done counting the tens of thousands of votes you people cast in our "What The Hell Are These Guys Watching?" poll, and the results are in! So just what was it that had the Japanese crowd enthralled/confused? Was it Microsoft's star show-stopper, Star Ocean 4? Or perhaps the other Square Enix attention-grabber, Last Remnant? Or maybe, just maybe, it was the other other Square Enix 360 exclusive, Infinite Undiscovery? More »
    10/12/08
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    By Luke Plunkett

    Comment by RaptureScientist: Good to see at least somewhere more unique concepts are appreciated. 10 Responses | Other threads

  • banjo kazooie: nuts and bolts

    New Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Screens

    We got some awesome new images of everyone's favorite bear and bird. The screens definitely show us that the game still doesn't fail to impress visually. Sure, there are a lot of folks out there a little concerned about the Lego Grand Theft Auto tie in with the Banjo formula. Knowing Rare and what we've seen so far, I think we'll definitely give the bear a chance. More »
    10/09/08
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    By Adam Barenblat

    Comment by HELLSRIDER is doing stuff: As always it looks beautiful but how good is it in gameplay?! its the only thing preventing me from buying... 4 Responses | Other threads

  • tokyo game show 2008

    Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Is Starting To Sound More Like LEGO Grand Theft Auto

    Carjacking, fleeing from the cops, and an open world in which you rub elbows with corrupt weasels and lowlife thugs doesn't sound like something you'd expect from a Banjo Kazooie game, but Rare may be giving impressionable boys and girls their first taste of Grand Theft Auto-style gameplay. We'd seen Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts at previous Microsoft get-togethers, but going eyes on with Rare's latest at Tokyo Game Show made us realize just how far they'd taken the former platformer. More »
    10/08/08
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    By Michael McWhertor

    Comment by Gofthick: Budget price? Did I miss something? 9 Responses | Other threads

  • rare

    Banjo Kazooie's Japan Inspired Backpack

    While visiting the Xbox Japan offices, Rare gave a Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts walk through, talking up the game. "It's good to be back in Japan, because Banjo was inspired by Japan," studio boss Mark Betteridge. Apparently, the character's backpack was inspired by backpacks that Japanese children carry around. More »
    10/08/08
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    By Brian Ashcraft

    Comment by DontCrossMyanimals: Thats funny, because like I said America is soo behind on technology is ashame. People think iPhone is as technically... 15 Responses | Other threads

  • Amazon Exclusive

    A Rare, Collectible, Plush Squirrel

    Look! It's a rare, collectible, plush squirrel! Do you even need me to tell you what game this an Amazon-exclusive pre-order goody for? No, of course you don't, not because it's obvious, but because you will buy ANYTHING to get your hands on a rare, collectible....did we mention collectible? A rare, collectible, plush squirrel. This isn't just some average, run-of-the-mill, mass-production plush squirrel. You don't give a squirrel like this to a baby and let it chew on it for hours. No. This is a vacuum-sealed in a glass case squirrel. *drools* More »
    10/06/08
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    By Mike Fahey

    Comment by EmeraldDragon: That is a squirrel? Looks like a rabbit. 5 Responses | Other threads

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