Rare is a video game developer and digital services company creating games for Xbox Game Studios. They are known for creating highly acclaimed games with a focus on innovation and quality.
Established in 1985 by the Stamper brothers in Twycross, Leicestershire.
Originally specializing in creating games for the ZX Spectrum.
Acquired by Microsoft in 2002.
Has created many popular games such as Donkey Kong Country, Banjo-Kazooie, and Sea of Thieves.
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An action-adventure game that takes place in an open-world environment where you can become a pirate and explore different islands, participate in battles, and compete against other players.
A platformer game in which you control a bear named Banjo and his bird friend Kazooie as they embark on a quest to save Banjo's sister from an evil witch.
A platformer game in which you control Donkey Kong and his sidekick Diddy Kong as they embark on a quest to recover their stolen bananas from the evil King K. Rool.
Some of the best games developed by Rare include Donkey Kong Country, Banjo-Kazooie, and Sea of Thieves.
Rare games are mainly available on Xbox consoles, although some have been released on other platforms such as PC and Nintendo consoles.
Rare is known for creating innovative and high-quality games with a focus on fun and engaging gameplay.
In 2002, Microsoft acquired Rare for $375 million in an effort to bolster its presence in the video game industry.
As of now, Rare has not announced any upcoming projects. However, they continue to support and add content to their existing games such as Sea of Thieves.