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Battletoads Beta Footage Reveals 34-Year-Old Mystery Behind NES Screenshot
Newly resurfaced beta footage finally solves the decades-old question about the mysterious screenshot on the original NES Battletoads box, shedding light on its...
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Donkey Kong Bananza: Mario Odyssey Team Consults Shigeru Miyamoto for First 3D DK Platformer Since 1999
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...
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Rare Veteran Gregg Mayles Departs After 35 Years: A Look Back at an Iconic Nintendo Developer’s Legacy
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...
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Legendary Game Designer Gregg Mayles Departs Rare After 36 Years
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...
Rare Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes Book Uncovered—Edited by Kazutoshi Iida, Featuring Unique Kojima Content
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...
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Rare Veteran Gregg Mayles Departs Studio After 35 Years, Marking End of an Era for Nintendo and Xbox Fans
Gregg Mayles, acclaimed Rare designer behind Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie for Nintendo systems, announces his departure after 35 years following the...
Industry Mourns Microsoft Xbox Layoffs: A Colossal Loss for Game Development Talent
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...
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Perfect Dark Cancellation Sparks Fan Movement: Nintendo Switch Players Show Support for Joanna 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...
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Video Game Preservation Museum Mobilizes to Save Rare GBA, DS, DSi, and 3DS Prototypes from Private Collectors
The Video Game Preservation Museum, in partnership with Obscure Gamers, launches 'Project AGES' crowdfunding to secure and preserve nearly 300 rare Nintendo...
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Xbox Restructuring Marks A New Era: Studio Closures, Canceled Games, and Shifting Strategy
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...
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Microsoft Gaming Division Faces Massive Layoffs and Project Cancellations in 2024
Microsoft's gaming division, including industry giants like Activision and Rare, is undergoing major restructuring with layoffs, studio closures, and canceled...
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Perfect Dark Reboot Canceled: Microsoft Closes The Initiative Amid Studio Layoffs
Microsoft cancels the long-awaited Perfect Dark reboot and shuts down The Initiative studio following massive company-wide layoffs, marking a significant shift for...
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Microsoft Announces Major Gaming Layoffs, Impacting Xbox and Key Studios
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,...
Rare Studio Shake-Up: Key Departures and Game Cancellations Rock Microsoft Studios
Microsoft's gaming division faces significant changes as veteran Rare developers depart and high-profile projects like Everwild and Perfect Dark are cancelled. Explore...
Aka Nintendo Switch Physical Release Announced by Super Rare Games
Aka, the peaceful open-world adventure, receives a limited physical edition for Nintendo Switch courtesy of Super Rare Games, featuring exclusive collectibles and a...
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Donkey Kong Bananza: Nintendo EPD Rumored as Developer of Anticipated Switch 2 Title
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...
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Donkey Kong Bananza's Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal Spurs Discussion on EPD's Development Approach
The recent Nintendo Direct announcement of Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2 has fueled discussion about the rumored involvement of Entertainment Planning...
Super Rare Games Announces Limited Physical Release of The Pedestrian for Nintendo Switch
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...
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New Banjo-Kazooie Revival Possible as Rare Undergoes Leadership Changes
Rare's management reshuffle sparks renewed interest in revisiting the classic Banjo-Kazooie franchise, with industry insiders noting increased openness from the iconic...
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Playtonic Layoffs Impact Yooka-Laylee Developer Amidst Industry Turbulence
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...
Rare Factory-Sealed GBA SP Rip Curl Consoles Headline Ewbank's Latest Nintendo Auction
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,...
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Nintendo eShop Update: Fantasy Life i Launch and Switch 2 Pre-orders Highlight New Releases
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...
Perfect Dark Anniversary: Celebrating Rare’s Legendary Shooter on Nintendo 64
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...
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Laika: Aged Through Blood Physical Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games confirms a physical release of Laika: Aged Through Blood for Nintendo Switch, including a Deluxe Edition packed with exclusive collectibles. Discover...
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Nintendo eShop Update: May Highlights for Nintendo Switch with Fantasy Life i and Killer Instinct Gold Arrivals
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...
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Donkey Kong Bananza Redesign Unveiled: Shigeru Miyamoto Explains Character Evolution for Nintendo Switch 2
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...
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Rare Dataship 1200 Icon as Part of Retro Console Series
Nintendo Switch Online introduces new console-themed icons, spotlighting the rare Dataship 1200 among retro favorites, available until May 27, 2025.
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Shigeru Miyamoto Reveals Evolution of Donkey Kong’s Design Ahead of Epic Universe Launch
Legendary Nintendo designer Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the expressive redesigns of Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in an exclusive IGN interview, highlighting their...
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Donkey Kong Bananza: Miyamoto Shares Vision for a More Expressive Donkey Kong on Nintendo Switch 2
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.
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Donkey Kong’s Redesign: Nintendo’s Drive for Expressiveness Explained by Shigeru Miyamoto
Learn why Nintendo redesigned Donkey Kong, as Shigeru Miyamoto details the focus on character expressiveness and traces the evolution from Donkey Kong Country to...
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Why Donkey Kong’s Design is Changing: Insights from Shigeru Miyamoto on Donkey Kong Bananza and Nintendo Switch 2
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,...
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Killer Instinct Gold Joins Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack: Rare’s Classic N64 Fighter Returns
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.
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Killer Instinct Gold Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: Classic N64 Fighter Now Playable
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...
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Killer Instinct Gold Joins Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack: Rare Classic Now Available
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...
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Killer Instinct Gold Arrives on Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack: Rare's Classic N64 Fighter Returns
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 Joins Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Lineup
Killer Instinct Gold, the acclaimed N64 fighter from Rare, is now available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.
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Over 200 Rare Nintendo Beta Cartridges at Risk: Video Game Preservation Museum’s Efforts Stymied
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...
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Agent 07 - Revenge Accused of Copying GoldenEye 007 Dam Level: PlayStation Store Under Scrutiny
Agent 07 - Revenge faces allegations of replicating GoldenEye 007's iconic Dam level on PlayStation Store, drawing criticism from the gaming community and raising...
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Mario Kart 64 Receives Decompilation Breakthrough, Paving Way for Future PC Ports
Mario Kart 64 joins the list of classic Nintendo 64 games to be decompiled, enabling advancements in preservation and potential platform availability.
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Dinosaur Planet N64 Approaches Native PC Port Thanks to N64 Recompiled Tool
Rare's cancelled N64 game, Dinosaur Planet, is being natively ported to PC with the help of the N64 Recompiled tool, bringing enhancements like mod support,...
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Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles Nintendo Switch Physical Edition Announced by Super Rare Games
Super Rare Games unveils physical release for Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles on Nintendo Switch, including exclusive collector’s items and limited supply details.
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Algolemeth: Medium-Rare Games and Yuzo Koshiro Bring Strategic Dungeon RPG to Steam in 2024
Algolemeth, a new dungeon RPG by Medium-Rare Games and renowned composer Yuzo Koshiro, is set to launch on Steam in 2024. Explore gameplay innovations, accolades, and...
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Diddy Kong Racing N64 Decompilation Project Nears Completion, Paving Way for Enhanced PC Ports
The decompilation project for Rare's classic Diddy Kong Racing on the Nintendo 64 is now approximately 80% complete, promising a future of native PC ports with modern...
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Banjo-Kazooie Revival: Toys for Bob Expresses Interest in Fan-Favorite Series for Nintendo Switch
Toys for Bob's leadership voices enthusiasm for reviving Rare's classic Banjo-Kazooie franchise, highlighting close ties with Team Xbox and Nintendo Switch...
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Nike Releases Limited Edition GoldenEye 007-Inspired Air Max 1 Low Poly 'Big Head Mode' Sneakers
Nike pays tribute to Rare's iconic GoldenEye 007 with the new Air Max 1 Low Poly 'Big Head Mode' sneakers, released via .SWOOSH and already sold out at launch.
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Toys for Bob Banjo-Kazooie Interest: Paul Yan Says Studio Would Welcome a Team Xbox Collaboration
Toys for Bob co-studio head Paul Yan told YouTuber CanadianGuyEh the studio would welcome working with Team Xbox and has an interest in reviving Banjo-Kazooie....
Donkey Kong Bananza Redesign Welcomed by Rare Veteran Kev Bayliss Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
Discover how Rare’s Kev Bayliss views the new Donkey Kong redesign showcased for Donkey Kong Bananza during the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal. Learn about the game’s...
Tetris 'Minuet' for Game Boy: The Rare Japanese Edition Explained
Explore the history and unique features of Tetris 'Minuet' (version 1.0) for Game Boy, an exclusive Japanese release highly prized by collectors, with insights from...
Understanding the 1983 Video Game Crash: Divergent Impacts in the US, Japan, and Europe
Explore how the 1983 Video Game Crash affected North America, Europe, and Japan differently—featuring insights from industry experts and highlighting Nintendo's...
Pokémon Stadium Hidden Animations: Rare Mimic Move Secrets Discovered on Nintendo Switch
Discover the hidden Mimic move animations in Pokémon Stadium, recently spotlighted by the community. Learn about these rare 3D effects, the game’s history, and its...
Ken Kutaragi Reveals Ownership of Rare Nintendo PlayStation Prototype
Former Sony executive Ken Kutaragi confirms he owns a rare Nintendo PlayStation prototype, a historic artifact in video game history. Details from journalist Julian...
SNES PlayStation Prototype: Ken Kutaragi Confirms Rare Console Still Exists
Ken Kutaragi, former CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, reveals he still owns an ultra-rare SNES PlayStation prototype, revisiting the historic failed collaboration...
GoldenEye 007 Community Discovers Never-Seen Multiplayer Tie After Decades
GoldenEye 007 achieves a historic first: players encounter a simultaneous multiplayer win, a phenomenon only theorized until recently. Here's how this rare event...
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remaster Release Date Confirmed — April 2, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PC and Consoles
Argonaut Games sets an April 2, 2025 release for the Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster on Nintendo Switch, PC and modern consoles, with a physical Switch edition...
Ninja Five-O Returns: Konami Revives Rare GBA Classic for Nintendo Switch eShop
Konami brings the acclaimed GBA title Ninja Five-O (Ninja Cop) to Nintendo Switch via the eShop, marking the return of a rare action-platformer originally developed by...
GoldenEye 007 Wii Reboot Faced Pushback From James Bond Producer Over Violence, Reveals Bobby Kotick
Former Activision CEO Bobby Kotick discloses Barbara Broccoli's reservations about guns and violence in the 2010 GoldenEye 007 remake for Nintendo Wii, highlighting...
House of the Dead Mobile: Rare 2005 Vodafone Game Preserved by Feature Phone Community
A rare trial version of the 2005 House of the Dead mobile port has been preserved, shedding light on Sega's early adaptations of its arcade classic for Japanese...
Original Banjo-Kazooie Animatronic from N64 Commercial Fetches $2,100 at Auction
The original animatronic Kazooie used in a 1998 Banjo-Kazooie Nintendo 64 advertisement has been acquired by a collector for $2,100, highlighting both nostalgia and...
SteamWorld Build Physical Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch with Limited Pre-Orders
Super Rare Games unveils a limited physical release of SteamWorld Build for Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders opening January 9, 2025, and an array of collector's items...
Super Mario Bros. Super Show: Exploring the Rare Korean Adaptation and Its Unique Live-Action Segments
Discover the Korean adaptation of The Super Mario Bros. Super Show, featuring original live-action segments and the ongoing preservation efforts making this rare...