Activision acquires Rare 24 years after initial bidding war
Activision has acquired Rare, 24 years after Xbox outbid the publisher for the studio in 2002. The move is part of Microsoft's recent reshuffling and job cuts. Rare, known for titles such as Sea of Thieves and the Banjo-Kazooie series, now falls under the Activision banner alongside other classic platforming icons, Retro Gamer reports.
Metro UK analyzed the 24th anniversary of Microsoft's acquisition of Rare, arguing it was an ominous sign for Xbox's current struggles. The outlet detailed Rare's history, its shift from Nintendo exclusivity to Xbox, and a subsequent decline in quality and sales, culminating in its current state under Activision with a focus on Sea of Thieves.
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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.
Activision was playing the long game – the Call of Duty dev lost a bidding war to acquire Rare over 20 years ago,…
Activision is now the home of Rare, 24 years after Xbox outbid the publisher for the studio in 2002. This move comes as part of Microsoft's recent reshuffling and job cuts. Rare, known for titles like Sea of Thieves and the Banjo-Kazooie series, now falls under the Activision banner alongside other classic platforming icons.
