"In an industry where even the most prolific teams are disbanded at the top of their game, it's extra special to see Rare make it this far. On some level, Rare's parent company, Xbox, seems to understand the occasion. The company has released a gorgeous premium theme featuring most of its iconic creations. It's also collaborating with hardware maker 8-BitDo on a Rare-themed Xbox controller, Iam8-bit on a beautiful soundtrack box on vinyl and with Fangamer on some exclusive merch."
"The new theme and controller are undeniably nice drops for long-time fans. But it seems weird that a game company isn't celebrating this momentous milestone with a new project on the horizon. It feels especially morbid when considering what the last few months have been like for the company and many of its sister studios. What should be a joyous occasion for fans is instead a bummer reminder that one of the stalwart creatives in gaming deserves much better."
"Founded in 1985 in Twycross, Leicestershire, England, Rare was one of the first developers outside of Japan to develop games for the original Nintendo Entertainment System. It made more than 60 games for the NES, including classics like RC Pro AM, Cobra Triangle, and the iconic beat-em-up Battletoads. During the SNES era, it pushed technical boundries, making timeless showcases like Donkey Kong Country. It revolutionized the first-person shooter genre by bringing it to console with 007 Goldeneye and Perfect Dark."
Rare celebrates its 40th anniversary in August with a premium Xbox theme and collaborations on a Rare-themed 8-BitDo controller, an Iam8-bit vinyl soundtrack box, and exclusive Fangamer merchandise. The commemorations feel subdued because there is no new game or project announced to mark the milestone. Recent months have been difficult for Rare and several sister studios, making the celebration feel morbid rather than joyous. Rare originated in 1985 in Twycross, Leicestershire, and developed more than 60 NES titles, including RC Pro AM, Cobra Triangle, and Battletoads. Rare produced Donkey Kong Country on SNES and brought console FPS prominence with 007 Goldeneye and Perfect Dark. Microsoft cost-cutting has diminished Rare's role.
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