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{{Infobox company | |||
| name = Rare Ltd. | |||
| logo = Rare logo.svg | |||
| type = Subsidiary | |||
| industry = Video games | |||
| founded = {{Start date|1985|8|1}} | |||
| founders = [[Tim Stamper]], [[Chris Stamper]] | |||
| headquarters = [[Twycross]], [[England]] | |||
| key_people = [[Craig Duncan]] (Studio Head) | |||
| parent = [[Xbox Game Studios]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Rare Ltd.''' is a British [[video game developer]] and a subsidiary of [[Xbox Game Studios]]. Founded in 1985 by [[Tim Stamper]] and [[Chris Stamper]], Rare is known for its innovative and influential games across various platforms. | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Rare was | Rare was established in [[Twycross]], [[England]], and initially focused on creating games for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] (NES). The company gained prominence with titles such as ''[[Battletoads]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', which showcased their ability to push the technical limits of the hardware. | ||
In 2002, Rare was acquired by [[Microsoft]] and became part of Xbox Game Studios. This acquisition allowed Rare to develop games for the [[Xbox]] and | In 2002, Rare was acquired by [[Microsoft]] and became part of [[Xbox Game Studios]]. This acquisition allowed Rare to develop games for the [[Xbox]] platform, including ''[[Kameo: Elements of Power]]'' and ''[[Viva Piñata]]''. | ||
== Notable Games == | == Notable Games == | ||
Rare has developed several critically acclaimed | Rare has developed several critically acclaimed games, including: | ||
* ''[[GoldenEye 007 (1997 video game)|GoldenEye 007]]'' - A first-person shooter for the [[Nintendo 64]] that set new standards for the genre. | |||
* ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'' - A platformer that became a beloved classic on the [[Nintendo 64]]. | |||
* ''[[GoldenEye 007 (1997 video game)|GoldenEye 007]]'' | * ''[[Sea of Thieves]]'' - A multiplayer pirate adventure game released for [[Xbox One]] and [[Windows 10]]. | ||
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* ''[[Sea of Thieves]]'' | |||
== Legacy == | == Legacy == | ||
Rare | Rare is renowned for its creativity and technical prowess, contributing significantly to the evolution of video game design. The company's partnership with [[Nintendo]] in the 1990s resulted in some of the most iconic games of the era. | ||
== | == External Links == | ||
* [ | * [Official Rare website](https://www.rare.co.uk) | ||
* [ | * [Rare on Xbox.com](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-studios/rare) | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Companies | [[Category:Companies based in Leicestershire]] | ||
[[Category:1985 | [[Category:Video game companies established in 1985]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:58, 29 December 2024
Rare Ltd. is a British video game developer and a subsidiary of Xbox Game Studios. Founded in 1985 by Tim Stamper and Chris Stamper, Rare is known for its innovative and influential games across various platforms.
History
Rare was established in Twycross, England, and initially focused on creating games for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The company gained prominence with titles such as Battletoads and Donkey Kong Country, which showcased their ability to push the technical limits of the hardware.
In 2002, Rare was acquired by Microsoft and became part of Xbox Game Studios. This acquisition allowed Rare to develop games for the Xbox platform, including Kameo: Elements of Power and Viva Piñata.
Notable Games
Rare has developed several critically acclaimed games, including:
- GoldenEye 007 - A first-person shooter for the Nintendo 64 that set new standards for the genre.
- Banjo-Kazooie - A platformer that became a beloved classic on the Nintendo 64.
- Sea of Thieves - A multiplayer pirate adventure game released for Xbox One and Windows 10.
Legacy
Rare is renowned for its creativity and technical prowess, contributing significantly to the evolution of video game design. The company's partnership with Nintendo in the 1990s resulted in some of the most iconic games of the era.
External Links
- [Official Rare website](https://www.rare.co.uk)
- [Rare on Xbox.com](https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-studios/rare)
References
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