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shinobi602 · Jun 15, 2015

For months now we’ve been chasing down a rumor that Microsoft plans to release a collection of Rare games for Xbox One this summer to mark the storied company’s 30th anniversary. Today, a Kotaku reader sent over a retail image that seems to corroborate this rumor.

What we’ve heard is that the collection could feature up to 30 games including beloved Rare classics like Battletoads (NES), Jet Force Gemini (N64), and Banjo Kazooie (N64), according to a person who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the upcoming game. It’s unlikely we’ll see old Rare games whose licenses are owned by other companies—don’t expect Donkey Kong Country or Goldeneye here—but other names mentioned by various sources include Kameo (360), Perfect Dark (N64/360), and Blast Corps (N64), which will come as pleasant news to anyone looking for a way to replay those old games on modern systems.

This isn’t the only project Rare is working on—the iconic studio is also developing an original new game that’s currently “very, very early,” according to a source. That’s presumably the “uniquely Rare game” that Xbox boss Phil Spencer teased on Twitter last fall.

http://kotaku.com/we-hear-theres-a-rare-collection-coming-to-xbox-one-1690794030

Alienous · Jun 15, 2015

I think N64 is a bit too far to reach back for a 8th gen 'HD' remaster.

Can't argue with 30 games, though.

Wvrs · Jun 15, 2015

Kinect Sports X360 1080p 60fps remaster incoming.

TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared · Jun 15, 2015

All on one disc? That'd be fucking incredible, make it happen.

pizzacat · Jun 15, 2015

Like goldeneye or platformers?

justsomeguy · Jun 15, 2015

Goddam spoilers... well we find out soon one way or the other!

What a bombshell of a collection that would be!

Naar · Jun 15, 2015

Well they did tweet this a few minutes ago

https://twitter.com/Gamerboss/status/610439315768782848

Poker Face · Jun 15, 2015

Day zero if this is real.

PLEASE include Conker.

EdibleKnife · Jun 15, 2015

Alienous said:
I think N64 is a bit too far to reach back for a 8th gen remaster.

No kidding. Might as well just create an all new game

Broken Joystick · Jun 15, 2015

pizzacat said:
Like goldeneye or platformers?

Literally in OP:

dont expect ... Goldeneye here

shanafan · Jun 15, 2015

Turbo Tunnel achievements?

I dig.

PixalTheCat · Jun 15, 2015

Blast Corps HD will make me buy an Xbone

Ubersnug · Jun 15, 2015

Please, don't be a client that requires us to buy each game separately....

Jigorath · Jun 15, 2015

I'd buy that in a fucking heartbeat.

alfredofroylan · Jun 15, 2015

It's not going to include rare's best games IMO, Donkey Kong Country.

Zalman · Jun 15, 2015

If it includes both Banjos and Conker, that'd be incredible.

mrhej · Jun 15, 2015

This is what would push me to by xbox one.

InternHertz · Jun 15, 2015

Even if I ONLY get Jet Force Gemini HD, I'd be happy as f*ck.

Nosgotham · Jun 15, 2015

Hd blast corps? System seller. I'm not kidding

NotLiquid · Jun 15, 2015

Maybe Jet Force Gemini will reach out a little more.

Well, probably not considering that endgame quest but it's great up to that point and easily one of Rare's most overlooked gems.

op_ivy · Jun 15, 2015

Massive yawn if this is true.

Montresor · Jun 15, 2015

Is there anyone more based than Spencer?

Bitch Pudding · Jun 15, 2015

Sounds interesting, but not exactly what I expected concering Battletoads.

Pizza · Jun 15, 2015

Hey this means banjo kazooie in smash right?

Actually this just filled a void that was keeping me from buying an Xbox one, damn that's tempting

OrbitalBeard · Jun 15, 2015

Oh my god this would be incredible!!!

jem0208 · Jun 15, 2015

I think the only Rare game I've ever played was Kameo but I've heard great things... so this interests me a lot.

KakesuSora · Jun 15, 2015

Oh shit guys

DarthWalden · Jun 15, 2015

Oh my God!
I used to worship rare as a preteen... This would be absolutely incredible.

kiguel182 · Jun 15, 2015

Cool for Xbox owners.

Probably would've been a cool E3 surprise.

Cruxist · Jun 15, 2015

Blast Corps is the best. Need to revive it now! Would definitely buy.

TriGen · Jun 15, 2015

That would be sweet.

wtshaolin · Jun 15, 2015

Montresor said:
Is there anyone more based than Spencer?

Maybe in the future...

wachie · Jun 15, 2015

Fucks, leaks are starting. Abandon GAF.

Jb · Jun 15, 2015

Honestly? I would be perfectly fine with that. A simple and cheap-ish way to have all these games in one place sounds like a really good idea.

Alcoholikaust · Jun 15, 2015

Day 0

Storm Raider · Jun 15, 2015

Double post

Edit: lmao said I double posted, edited it to say DOUBLE POST and it deleted my post.

Forget it

Demon Lizardman · Jun 15, 2015

While this sounds cool, is this the big Rare announcement at E3?

TheFurizzlyBear · Jun 15, 2015

Perfect Dark, plz and ty

Vigilant Walrus · Jun 15, 2015

Can they make a HD HD Conker remaster?

Mendrox · Jun 15, 2015

So few hours till the conference... now this

Ridley327 · Jun 15, 2015

An HD collection would be fairly anticlimactic, but if it's as deep as the article suggests, it certainly won't be hurting for variety.

Jawbreaker · Jun 15, 2015

This would be a pretty convenient way to access all those old Rare games. Not super exciting, but quite welcome.

EmCeeGramr · Jun 15, 2015

Alienous said:
I think N64 is a bit too far to reach back for a 8th gen 'HD' remaster.

Can't argue with 30 games, though.

For Perfect Dark and the Banjo games it'll probably be the XBLA versions, right?

crimsonheadGCN · Jun 15, 2015

I'll get it for Conker.

BeforeU · Jun 15, 2015

I am interested, but hopefully they also making something new.

2hr 15min to go

Ubersnug · Jun 15, 2015

wtshaolin said:
Maybe in the future...

Space Spencer?

painey · Jun 15, 2015

imagine being so creatively bankrupt that this is your best idea. How the mighty have fallen.

There has GOT to be a proper new game coming this E3 from Rare.. it can't just be sequels and remakes...

OnPoint · Jun 15, 2015

Will they include Taboo?

There's plenty of early stuff worth playing.
This is a cool idea if true

True Radiant Free · Jun 15, 2015

Interesting...

VLiberty · Jun 15, 2015

If it's got all the Banjo games, Conker(l&r possibly), Kameo then I don't need to buy an og xbox or a 360 anhmore, and I'd be one big step closer to needing a One.

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