Rareware is a British video game company that was founded in 1985. They are best known for creating classic games such as Donkey Kong Country, GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, and Conker's Bad Fur Day.
Founded in 1985 by Tim and Chris Stamper
Developed various successful games for Nintendo consoles in the 90s and early 2000s
Acquired by Microsoft in 2002 and became a first-party developer for their Xbox consoles
Released a few games for Xbox consoles before shifting to developing games for Kinect, leading to mixed reception
Underwent a major restructuring in 2014 and shifted its focus back to developing traditional video games
Developed Sea of Thieves, their first major game under this new focus, in 2018
A Japanese video game company that is known for developing and publishing classic franchises such as Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Pokemon.
An American video game company that is known for developing and publishing popular franchises such as Call of Duty, Skylanders, and Tony Hawk.
An American video game company that is known for developing and publishing popular franchises such as FIFA, Madden NFL, and Battlefield.
A platformer game developed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System that was released in 1994. It was Rareware's first major commercial success.
A first-person shooter game developed for the Nintendo 64 that was released in 1997. It is widely regarded as one of the best games of its genre and is often credited with popularizing console-based multiplayer gaming.
A platformer game developed for the Nintendo 64 that was released in 1998. It features a bear named Banjo and a bird named Kazooie who work together to stop the evil witch Gruntilda.
A platformer game developed for the Nintendo 64 that was released in 2001. It is known for its crude humor and mature themes, which was unusual for a game released on a Nintendo console.
A multiplayer pirate game developed for Xbox One and PC that was released in 2018. Players can explore an open world while completing missions and engaging in combat with other players.
Rareware was acquired by Microsoft in 2002 and has since become a first-party developer for Xbox consoles.
Donkey Kong Country, GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, and Conker's Bad Fur Day are some of Rareware's most popular and influential games.
Yes, Rareware still makes video games. Their most recent game, Sea of Thieves, was released in 2018.
Historically, Rareware's games were most commonly released on Nintendo consoles. However, since being acquired by Microsoft, they now develop games primarily for Xbox consoles and PC.
Rareware's games are often praised for their innovative gameplay mechanics, high levels of polish, and memorable characters and settings. They are also known for pushing the technical limits of the consoles they develop for.