Apparently even Rare's biggest fansite thinks Rare is dead.

GuyInWhite

The Rare fansite The RWP (formerly The Rare Witch Project) just changed their logo. Instead of a likeness of Rare's logo, their logo now bears a generic-looking joystick. Their forums have changed, too, and the entirety of the "Rare" subforum is now "Rare or Whatever," featuring subforums for Rare, Valve and Minecraft.

I have to say, if even these guys have given up in Rare, it's pretty much inevitable that the company will die soon.

glennmagusharvey

Or Nintendo could buy it up again if Microsoft offered it for sale.

RedEyedAbyss

"A trusted Microsoft Game Studios developer most famous for Kinect Sports. Discuss Rare and the future of innovation here!"

Ouch.

GuyInWhite

@GMH But why would Nintendo buy Rare if they suck now?

ClockworkUniverse

^That. Nintendo would want to buy Rare if Rare's able to do anything profitable. If Rare's able to be profitable, Microsoft won't be selling.

Komodin

Oh well. They had a nice run while it lasted.

Saigyouji

The Viva Piñata games, Diddy Kong Racing DS, Jetpac Refuelled, and Banjo and Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts. And Kinect Sports.

ninjaclown

Don't forget Goldeneye 007, and I liked Killer Instinct

glennmagusharvey

Nintendo could buy Rare in order to get access to all its intellectual properties.

Which would allow such things as a remake of Donkey Kong 64 and re-releases of the BK games.

Especially since Microsoft can't do a damn thing with DK64 either, since that's also partly Nintendo's IP.

Anonus

I think DK64's only predicament is the inclusion of Jetpac. Isn't it?