Post by: Aussie Ben PGC on January 14, 2005, 05:49:29 PM
After being announced at Spaceworld in 2001 (remember Spaceworld?), all four of Rare's Game Boy Advance games have finally been released. After a small hiccup (like being purchased by Microsoft), Rare's GBA game Banjo Pilot is set for release this week (with some gamers already reporting it in stores). It's Mr. Pants! was released last year at the start of December.
Rare hints that their handheld department is working dilligently on another project, with this typically cryptic statement:
So, what now? What's next for Rare on the handheld scene, and what's our dedicated team plugging away at in the background as we speak? Well, far be it from us to keep a secret. What we'll actually be doing is -
One thing's for sure - Rare sure knows how to get that rumour mill grinding away without any trouble.
Post by: Bartman3010 on January 14, 2005, 06:54:56 PM
DKC3 with added brightness...
Post by: I2o[G]uE^TacT-X on January 14, 2005, 07:25:31 PM
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Post by: Djunknown on January 15, 2005, 06:33:18 PM
Meanwhile, Kameo, Konker, and Perfect Dark are nowhere to be found. With Perfect Dark most likely to come to XboX2, Kameo and Konker are waiting in the wings. Will they be worth the wait? Or will they be lost in the shuffle in the 'Box library?
Rare on the DS would be even funnier. Whereas THQ picked up the publishing rights on games that were left on the shelf, Rare would be working on fresh material for the DS. A Microsoft company making games for its competitor! Will they allow it?
Post by: Infernal Monkey on January 16, 2005, 02:41:00 AM
What was this thread about again?
Oh. If they port Blast Corps to DS, that'd be hot sex.
Post by: edgeblade69 on January 16, 2005, 03:34:06 PM
Post by: Vrgin X1 on January 17, 2005, 10:02:36 AM
Post by: TheYoungerPlumber on January 18, 2005, 12:36:16 AM
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A Microsoft company making games for its competitor!
The point is, MS distinguishes the handheld and console markets, and does not see the GBA as competition. I can't imagine them not saying the same about the DS.
Post by: Arbok on January 18, 2005, 07:53:55 AM
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Originally posted by: edgeblade69
Anyone think it's coincidental that Rare has sucked since leaving Nintendo? Gee I wonder why? Haha...their games were pretty darn good before my post is a train wreck got a hold of them and now look...only average at best. Poor Rare.
Actually, Star Fox Adventures was boring and a game I fully regret buying. I think Nintendo saw that Rare was still up to their usual delays, but now that the talent had left they weren't worth keeping at all. Still, I wish Nintendo would have kept the KI franchise, I always loved Fulgore and the gang as they were interesting characters that I would like to see back.
Post by: foolish03 on January 18, 2005, 06:13:11 PM
