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gaming1 month ago•51 min saved

Donkey Kong 64: A Monumental Collectathon That Still Demands Your Time

Donkey Kong 64 arrives on Switch Online's N64 library with five playable Kongs and a grand, nostalgia-soaked adventure that treasures scale, visuals, and a rich soundtrack, plus an arcade-era multiplayer mode, but its massive scope is also its flaw: backtracking, colour-coded gating that forces you to replay sections with different Kongs, and an occasionally repetitive design that can sap the pace over 30-plus hours needed to finish (and even longer for 101% completion). PAL/NTSC quirks and camera issues further color the experience, making it impressive yet imperfect and best for patient fans of the era.

via Nintendo Life|

#collectathon #donkey-kong-64 #gaming

gaming1 month ago•2 min saved

Donkey Kong 64 Lands on Switch Online Classics This June

Nintendo has announced that Donkey Kong 64 will join the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack's Nintendo Classics lineup on June 4, 2026, marking the first N64 release of the year. The Rare-made 1999 collectathon—featuring multiple playable characters and a quest to rescue DK's friends—joins the library alongside other retro favorites, despite its era's camera and backtracking quirks being noted by players.

via Engadget|

#donkey-kong-64 #gaming #n64

games1 month ago•15 min saved

Sea of Thieves Faces Creator Exodus Amid Misconduct Allegations

Nearly a dozen Sea of Thieves Partners are stepping down after serious sexual misconduct allegations surrounding a creator known as Bruno, highlighted in the “Bruno Files.” New claims allege Bruno solicited explicit content from someone believed to be underage, prompting bans and account removals; Rare’s moderation is under scrutiny as community members call for a public response while investigations continue and several prominent partners leave the program.

via Kotaku|

#boatswains #content-creators #games

gaming5 months ago•6 min saved

Rare Devs Dismiss Killer Instinct Panel de Pon Localization Rumor

Ex-Rare developers say they never heard of Nintendo or Nintendo of Japan asking Rare to turn Panel de Pon into a Killer Instinct-themed game for a Western release, and one magazine blurb cited as evidence isn’t corroborated by the developers. The claim appears unsubstantiated, with key figures like Chris Seavor and Mark Betteridge denying involvement or even knowledge of the plan.

via Time Extension|

#gaming #killer-instinct #localization

gaming8 months ago•2 min saved

Banjo-Kazooie Director Gregg Mayles Leaves Rare After 36 Years

Greg Mayles, the director of Banjo-Kazooie and a long-time developer at Rare, has left the studio after 36 years, amid the cancellation of the game Everwild and recent layoffs at Microsoft. His departure marks a significant change for Rare, which has struggled to replicate its N64 success, with Sea of Thieves being its latest hit. The studio's future projects remain uncertain following the exit of key staff.

via Eurogamer|

#everwild #game-development #gaming

gaming9 months ago•2 min saved

Leaked Screenshots Reveal Rare's Canceled Everwild Game

Screenshots of Rare's cancelled game Everwild, showing UI and gameplay elements, have emerged via an artist's portfolio, providing the first glimpse of the game's visuals and potential mechanics before its cancellation earlier this year following layoffs at Microsoft.

via Eurogamer|

#cancelled-game #everwild #gaming

gaming9 months ago•1 min saved

Leaked Screenshots Reveal Rare's Cancelled Xbox Game Everwild's Hidden Potential

Leaked screenshots reveal gameplay and UI elements of Everwild, a game canceled by Microsoft and Rare after over five years of development, providing a rare glimpse into the project that was intended to be a survival game with unique visual design, before its cancellation earlier this year.

via Pure Xbox|

#everwild #gaming #leak

gaming9 months ago•3 min saved

Everwild Screenshots Reveal UI and New Details

A collection of development screenshots and UI details for Rare's canceled game Everwild has surfaced, revealing game features like inventory tabs and in-game elements, despite the game's long troubled development and eventual cancellation. The images suggest a rich game world with collectible creatures and plant systems, and hint at potential future projects for Rare, including revivals of classic franchises.

via MP1st|

#everwild #game-development #gaming

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Seattle Man Finds Rare Xbox at Yard Sale for $50

A Seattle man bought a rare orange Halo edition Xbox for $50 at a garage sale, unaware of its rarity. It was one of only three ever made and never sold publicly. He sold it for $15,000 to a private collector, highlighting the value of rare gaming consoles.

via supercarblondie.com|

#collector #garage-sale #halo-edition

collectibles9 months ago•3 min saved

Rare Pikachu Illustrator Card Sells for $4 Million

The rarest Pokémon card, the Pikachu Illustrator, has sold for a record $4 million in a PSA 9 graded auction, reaffirming its status as the most valuable Pokémon card, with prices soaring especially after high-profile sales like Logan Paul's $5.3 million purchase in 2022.

via Kotaku|

#auction #card #collectibles

collectibles10 months ago•1 min saved

Rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon Card Sells for $4 Million

The rare Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sold for $4 million on eBay, making it one of the most expensive and valuable Pokémon cards ever sold, highlighting its extreme rarity and significance in the hobby.

via Dexerto|

#auction #collectibles #pikachu-illustrator

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

Veteran Developer Joins Xbox Game Studios Post-Everwild Cancellation

Louise O’Connor, a veteran at Rare and involved in the cancelled Everwild project, has been appointed Chief of Staff at Xbox Game Studios, following the project's cancellation and company layoffs, including notable departures like Gregg Mayles. Despite the setback, Rare continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary with special events.

via Video Games Chronicle|

#company-layoffs #everwild #game-development

science10 months ago•3 min saved

New Zealand Launches Search for Love for Rare Left-Spiraling Snail Ned

New Zealand has launched a campaign to find a mate for Ned, a rare left-spiralling snail, due to its unique shell affecting its ability to reproduce, highlighting efforts to connect people with nature and raise awareness about biodiversity.

via The Guardian|

#campaign #left-spiralling #new-zealand

science10 months ago•3 min saved

The Rare Whale with 9 Stomachs and Unique Teeth Discovered Alive

The rarest whale, the spade-toothed whale, with only seven known specimens and never seen alive, was recently dissected in New Zealand, revealing new insights into its anatomy, vestigial teeth, and stomach structure, highlighting the importance of combining indigenous and scientific knowledge for conservation.

via IFLScience|

#dissection #evolution #indigenous-knowledge

gaming11 months ago•3 min saved

Microsoft and Rare Celebrate 40 Years with New Games, Merchandise, and Collaborations

Microsoft is celebrating Rare's 40th anniversary with various events and merchandise, including a vinyl soundtrack, Evercade cartridge collection, Sea of Thieves in-game content, and commemorative merchandise, despite recent challenges faced by the studio.

via Eurogamer|

#anniversary #celebration #gaming