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farewellMundoRare closes
July 25th, 2010 (15:00 CET)We've been nine years following Rare through their Nintendo and Microsoft eras. Today, we say goodbye after a not-that-fulfilling adventure.
featureStampede's Sorrowful Swan Song
July 25th, 2010 (14:45 CET)We go through Rare's entire history on the Xbox while dissecting its most famous cancelled game: Sabreman Stampede.
featureChronicle of a Buyout Foretold
July 25th, 2010 (14:30 CET)Remembering how everything started, when Rare met Microsoft.
newsKS’ lag not an issue?
June 30th, 2010 (12:25 CET)According to Rare, that is. Yet, people that have played the game claim that there is lag in Rare’s latest game. Details, plus more, inside.
e3 2010Nintendo’s Press Conference
June 16th, 2010 (04:15 CET)It’s not entirely related, but it’s an example of how far things have come and gone.
e3 2010Microsoft’s Press Conference
June 15th, 2010 (03:31 CET)Microsoft’s Press Conference is over, and a Rare game actually made an appearance. However, you’ve already seen it.
e3 2010GoldenEye trailer... for Wii
June 15th, 2010 (02:25 CET)Oh, also: there's a GoldenEye (for Wii) trailer. Today the fabric of reality decided to get drunk beyond imagination.
e3 2010E3 Poll
June 15th, 2010 (02:10 CET)We think it speaks for itself: a new poll. Vote now!
e3 2010Kinect Sports Trailer
June 14th, 2010 (23:50 CET)Rare's first YouTube channel has posted the trailer for Kinect Sports. Try not to get too violent in the comment section, folks!
e3 2010Kinect Sports
June 14th, 2010 (14:45 CET)Although Rare is yet to confirm it, Eurogamer has. Kinect Sports is Rare’s latest title.
newsActivision’s 007 in November
June 13th, 2010 (22:50 CET)Here’s a small update regarding the GoldenEye 007 game for the Wii and DS.
newsBT XBLA Deal
June 13th, 2010 (21:40 CET)From June 16 to the 22nd, Banjo-Tooie XBLA will be 800 MS Points. A fantastic deal, if we can say so ourselves. If you haven't gotten it yet, take a look at our review for more info!
newsRare Changes Website
June 9th, 2010 (18:00 CET)Welcome to Rare Version 2.0 is gone (almost) forevermore.
newsRare Changes Logos
June 3rd, 2010 (17:50 CET)Okay, after some recent problems with our news section, all seems to be working fine again. So let's get back to the new stuff: In commemoration of its 25th anniversary and beyond, Rare has done another logo change. The results are inside.
newsPD2 for 2011?
May 27th, 2010 (01:42 CET)A recent mention in Official Xbox Magazine gives a hint that Joanna Dark may be coming back to the Xbox 360.
newsA Natal game this October?
May 11th, 2010 (14:50 CET)While Microsoft accidentally confirms October as the release date for Natal, and LG a possible 3D game bundle, Rare says that they "may release a game this year".
newsPDXBLA Title Update
May 6th, 2010 (14:30 CET)The latest Title Update for PD XBLA aims to make the experience more enjoyable. Full story inside.
gamesPDXBLA Crown Guide
May 6th, 2010 (13:49 CET)Woah, a month without updates! Okay, let's offer you something interesting. Thanks to Dalagonash, we have a whole guide with tips to get all the PDXBLA Crowns. Yeah, all those that doesn't have any explanation in the game. We're sure you'll find it pretty helpful!
newsNo Old IPs?
April 5th, 2010 (02:00 CET)Mark Betteridge, Studio head of Rare, doesn’t see any reason to bring back old franchises for now.
news & mediaPD XBLA new controls
April 5th, 2010 (01:00 CET)We've made an update to our recent Perfect Dark article to add a new screenshot of the future advanced control options.
mediaDKC2 Remixed
April 3rd, 2010 (16:15 CET)One of the greatest soundtracks of all time has been remixed thanks to OverClocked ReMix.
games & mediaPD XBLA title update
March 30th, 2010 (14:25 CET)Today, a news story with all the recent PDXBLA announcements by Rare, from the upcoming title update to the Avatar props in the Marketplace.
gamesPD XBLA review #2
March 29th, 2010 (01:55 CET)As the perfect complement for our first Perfect Dark review, now we offer a second one from another PD fan perspective! Enjoy! Also, be sure to check some guides from our affiliate PD Recon available from the game page's left menu.
gamesPD XBLA review
March 16th, 2010 (14:05 CET)After some time playing the final version of the game, our full review of Perfect Dark XBLA is now online for both the fans of the original and the newcomers. Remember that PDXBLA will be released this Wednesday!
news & mediaJFG GBC?
March 13th, 2010 (18:05 CET)In an interesting turn of events, it appears that JFG was in development for the GBC at one point.
mediaPD XBLA Screens
March 11th, 2010 (23:50 CET)As we approach PD XBLA's release date of St. Patrick's Day, Rare has updated the site with nine new PD XBLA screenshots.
newsRare in Birmingham
March 2nd, 2010 (22:25 CET)You may remember some recent rumours about Rare being in negotiations to get some extra facilities in Birmingham. Well, the confirmation just came today, along with several explanations.
newsS&SASRWBK released
February 24th, 2010 (11:40 CET)Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing with Banjo-Kazooie is finally being released in America and Europe this week!
news & mediaPDXBLA theme & promo
February 23rd, 2010 (21:05 CET)Extra achievements and a new Dashboard theme for PDXBLA have seen the light of day. Also, a new promo offer is coming next month.
newsKI3 not in the making?
February 23rd, 2010 (20:40 CET)In a short interview with Ken Lobb, he reveals that KI3 isn’t in the making right now. That doesn’t mean Rare doesn’t want to.

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Stampede's Sorrowful Swan Song
Our final feature: all the official facts that proved Sabreman Stampede's existence, with some artwork and exclusive footage.
Conker Commands & Conquers
Chris Seavor tells us what happened with Conker's Other Bad Day and hints us with the beginning of its storyline.
One Last Martini to GoldenEye
Microsoft still doesn't rule out its launch, Activision blames Nintendo too.
A bunch of cancelled titles
Only in very rare occasions we manage to see artwork from games we won't ever get.
Avatars Checker!
Check out our exclusive Avatar Checker to find out who already got a virtual alter-ego.
Killer Instinct: Section + OST
Our Killer Instinct (SNES) section wouldn't be complete without the full soundtrack for the game.
Nuts & Bolts artworks
Our ever growing gallery with all the latest Banjo artworks.
Banjo-Tooie XBLA media
A collection of artworks and mp3 files of the Banjo-Tooie port for XBLA.
Pinata Vision Cards
A big collection of Viva Pinata Vision Cards that you can use to summon species in Trouble in Paradise.
Trouble in Paradise review
VPTiP mostly, if not entirely, makes up for the small expectations Pinata fans had for the first title.
A chat with Gregg Mayles
A long chat with BK Nuts & Bolts director, Gregg Mayles, to discover details only suitable for Rare fans.
Summit In The City
Full Xbox coverage: hands-on impressions of all the Rare games for X360, plus interviews about Banjo, Fable II, Gears 2...
Hard Candy
Our VPPP coverage finds its climax with a new live-chat, this time with Pocket Paradise's Paul Machacek.
Sabre Wulf artwork gallery
Every single Sabre Wulf artwork and the full soundtrack for the GBA game waiting for the right explorer to discover it.
Exclusive GoldenEye interview
We talk with Mark Edmonds and Duncan Botwood from Rare to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of GoldenEye 007.
GoldenEye OST
Just remember the days when you used remote mines to make flight tests with the Facility scientist or faced Jaws in el-Saghira temple.
It's Mr. Pants soundtrack
Dom domdi dodi do di, dom di de daa, da da da di dom du du, dim de di de daa... All together now!!