It's 24 years since Xbox bought Rare and things have only got worse for everyone
This article analyzes the 24th anniversary of Microsoft's acquisition of Rare, arguing it was an ominous sign for Xbox's current struggles. The piece details Rare's history, its shift from Nintendo exclusivity to Xbox, and the subsequent decline in quality and sales, culminating in its current state under Activision and focus on Sea of Thieves.
- Entities
- Game: Grabbed By The Ghoulies
- Game: Sea Of Thieves
- Game: Banjo-Kazooie
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Activision
- Platform: Xbox
- Game: Donkey Kong Country
- Game: Battletoads
- Game: Rare Replay
- Topic: Studio Restructuring
- Platform: Nintendo
- Game: Viva Pinata
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Game: Everwild
- Topic: Game Development
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