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Veteran Rare designer Gregg Mayles leaves after 36 years, reflecting on his influential work across Nintendo classics like Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country, as well as his direction of Sea of Thieves and recent...
A rare prototype of the Intellivision Amico console sold for €1,900 on eBay, marking a significant event for collectors amid the system's troubled history. Learn more about the prototype, its origins, and the current...
Double Fine has unveiled a never-before-seen pitch video for Brütal Legend, showcasing early concepts and behind-the-scenes stories from Tim Schafer and his team. Discover the game's development journey and publisher...
Retro-Bit brings back Rare’s iconic titles R.C. Pro-Am II and Battletoads & Double Dragon for NES and Game Boy, delighting collectors and retro gaming fans with faithful physical reissues.
Super Rare Games announces a 3,000-copy limited physical edition of The Pale Beyond for Nintendo Switch, featuring exclusive collectibles and in-depth survival gameplay.
Deluxe Pack: ex, the new expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, guarantees a rare card in every pack and features returning favorites from previous releases. Learn key dates, event details, and what this means for...
The Pokémon Company announces the 'Deluxe Pack ex' expansion for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, featuring Parallel Foil cards and guaranteed high-rarity pulls, launching September 29th on mobile platforms.
Super Rare Games and Gentle Giant team up to bring a limited physical release of Spiritfall to Nintendo Switch, offering collectors unique content and exclusive memorabilia.
Rare Ltd veteran Chris Sutherland discusses Nintendo’s mastery of Mario controls across Super Mario Bros., Super Mario 64, and more, highlighting their influence on platformer game design.
Sega coordinated with UK law enforcement to reclaim development kits and prototype game cartridges, including rare DS and 3DS units, sparking a legal and preservation debate over Nintendo hardware.
Super Rare Games confirms a limited-edition physical release of Mail Time for Nintendo Switch, featuring exclusive collectibles and a total of 3,000 copies available worldwide.
Explore the untold story behind the cancelled Banjo-Kazooie cartoon by 4Kids Entertainment, its impact on the franchise, and the lasting legacy of this iconic Nintendo 64 game.
The Ares emulator introduces support for LaserActive's Mega LD games, preserving rare Sega titles for modern audiences and enhancing classic gaming preservation efforts.
Explore the behind-the-scenes journey of the Banjo-Kazooie TV show project developed by 4Kids Entertainment in partnership with Rare and Microsoft, and the factors that led to its cancellation.
Blaze Entertainment celebrates Rare’s 40th anniversary with Rare Collection 1, a 12-game compilation launching on Evercade in November 2025. The collection features classics from Ultimate Play The Game, early NES...
Video Game Esoterica halts Panasonic M2 FZ-21 sale amid backlash, highlighting the rarity and collector demand for this elusive gaming hardware.
Explore the history and collector intrigue behind the Panasonic M2 FZ-21 console, a rare relic from Matsushita and The 3DO Company that continues to demand five-figure sums on the secondary market.
The Video Game Preservation Museum's campaign to preserve over 200 rare Nintendo GBA, DS, DSi, and 3DS prototype cartridges encounters legal obstacles and fundraising challenges, with a collection including rare Sonic...
Donkey Kong Banana Bonanza receives acclaim from original Rare developers, celebrating Nintendo's successful Switch revival of the classic ape.
Super Rare Games has announced a limited physical release for Vigil: The Longest Night on Nintendo Switch, offering exclusive collector's items and a strict 4,000-unit production run.
A rare Pikachu promotional statue from the 1999 Pokémon: The First Movie Hollywood premiere has been recovered, tracing its journey from forgotten storage to Pokémon collector history.
Newly resurfaced beta footage finally solves the decades-old question about the mysterious screenshot on the original NES Battletoads box, shedding light on its development history.
Donkey Kong Bananza producer Kenta Motokura reveals how Nintendo's Mario Odyssey team collaborated with Shigeru Miyamoto to capture Donkey Kong's essence in the upcoming 3D platformer for Nintendo Switch 2.
Gregg Mayles, one of Rare's longest-serving developers and a key figure in Nintendo classics like Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie, has left Rare following 35 years at the studio. Explore his landmark...
Gregg Mayles, the celebrated developer behind Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country, leaves Rare after a distinguished 36-year career, marking the end of an era for the storied British studio.
A rare Japanese book tied to Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes for Nintendo GameCube, edited by Kazutoshi Iida, reveals exclusive interviews and unusual Hideo Kojima content. Renowned journalist Bruno de Figueiredo...
Gregg Mayles, acclaimed Rare designer behind Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie for Nintendo systems, announces his departure after 35 years following the cancellation of Everwild and major Rare leadership changes.
Microsoft's recent Xbox Games layoffs shock the gaming world, with industry leaders and developers voicing concern over the impact on creative talent and cancelled projects like Perfect Dark.
The recent cancellation of The Initiative's Perfect Dark project by Microsoft has re-energized the fanbase, with voice actor Alix Wilton Regan urging communities—including the Nintendo Switch audience—to rally for the...
The Video Game Preservation Museum, in partnership with Obscure Gamers, launches 'Project AGES' crowdfunding to secure and preserve nearly 300 rare Nintendo prototypes, including Sonic and Mario titles, for historical...
Microsoft's latest wave of layoffs, studio closures, and canceled Xbox titles signal a transformative period for the iconic gaming brand, with a renewed focus on cross-platform publishing and subscription services.
Microsoft's gaming division, including industry giants like Activision and Rare, is undergoing major restructuring with layoffs, studio closures, and canceled projects. Get all verified details on the impact across...
Microsoft cancels the long-awaited Perfect Dark reboot and shuts down The Initiative studio following massive company-wide layoffs, marking a significant shift for Rare's legendary franchise.
Microsoft confirms new wave of layoffs affecting its gaming division, including Xbox, King, and studios such as Rare and ZeniMax Online Studios. Get verified details, context, and industry analysis.
Microsoft's gaming division faces significant changes as veteran Rare developers depart and high-profile projects like Everwild and Perfect Dark are cancelled. Explore the implications for the future of iconic...
Aka, the peaceful open-world adventure, receives a limited physical edition for Nintendo Switch courtesy of Super Rare Games, featuring exclusive collectibles and a global print run of just 3,000 copies.
Nintendo's Donkey Kong Bananza is set for a July release on Nintendo Switch 2, with increasing speculation around the involvement of its acclaimed EPD studio. Find out all the latest verified details about the game's...
The recent Nintendo Direct announcement of Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2 has fueled discussion about the rumored involvement of Entertainment Planning & Development (EPD), highlighting the studio's...
Super Rare Games confirms a limited physical edition of The Pedestrian for Nintendo Switch, set for release on June 19, 2025, featuring exclusive collectibles and premium packaging.
Rare's management reshuffle sparks renewed interest in revisiting the classic Banjo-Kazooie franchise, with industry insiders noting increased openness from the iconic UK-based game developer.
Playtonic, the studio behind Yooka-Laylee, confirms staff layoffs despite past successes and the upcoming release of Yooka-Replaylee. Learn about the studio's recent challenges, publishing efforts, and ongoing...
Ewbank's auction house unveils a rare collection of Nintendo items, highlighted by a factory-sealed set of Rip Curl GBA SP consoles. Discover the historic value, auction details, and other exclusive Nintendo...
Explore this week's big Nintendo eShop releases, including the debut of Fantasy Life i, the arrival of Killer Instinct Gold, new classic soundtracks, and the opening of Switch 2 pre-orders.
Explore the legacy of Perfect Dark on Nintendo 64 as Rare’s critically acclaimed shooter marks its anniversary, with franchise milestones, platform history, and news about the highly anticipated reboot from The...
Super Rare Games confirms a physical release of Laika: Aged Through Blood for Nintendo Switch, including a Deluxe Edition packed with exclusive collectibles. Discover all the details, key features, and release date...
Discover this week's key Nintendo eShop releases, including Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time and Killer Instinct Gold for Nintendo Switch. Get details on new pre-orders, music, and exclusive activities.
Discover the reasoning behind Donkey Kong's new design in Donkey Kong Bananza, as explained by Shigeru Miyamoto. Learn how Nintendo is updating the iconic character for Nintendo Switch 2 and across the Mario universe.
Nintendo Switch Online introduces new console-themed icons, spotlighting the rare Dataship 1200 among retro favorites, available until May 27, 2025.
Legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the expressive redesigns of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in an exclusive IGN interview, highlighting their evolution across game titles and new Universal theme park...
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto details the evolution of Donkey Kong’s character design leading up to Donkey Kong Bananza, launching July 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Learn why Nintendo redesigned Donkey Kong, as Shigeru Miyamoto details the focus on character expressiveness and traces the evolution from Donkey Kong Country to Donkey Kong Jungle Beat and beyond.
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the evolution behind Donkey Kong’s updated design for Donkey Kong Bananza, its connection to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and what it means for the franchise on Nintendo...
Rare's iconic fighting game, Killer Instinct Gold, now available on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, revives a 1996 Nintendo 64 classic for modern players.
Nintendo adds N64 favorite Killer Instinct Gold to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library, bringing Rare's iconic 1996 fighting game to a new generation of players.
Nintendo adds the acclaimed fighting game Killer Instinct Gold to the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack's N64 library, enhancing the retro gaming lineup for subscribers.
Rare's acclaimed fighting game Killer Instinct Gold is now available on Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack, bringing classic N64 arcade action to the platform.
Killer Instinct Gold, the acclaimed N64 fighter from Rare, is now available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.
More than 200 prototype Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, DSi, and 3DS carts face uncertain futures as preservationists' efforts stall. Learn about the Video Game Preservation Museum's attempt to secure and preserve this...
Agent 07 - Revenge faces allegations of replicating GoldenEye 007's iconic Dam level on PlayStation Store, drawing criticism from the gaming community and raising questions about digital storefront quality control.
Mario Kart 64 joins the list of classic Nintendo 64 games to be decompiled, enabling advancements in preservation and potential platform availability.