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[The Rare Canceled Game Art Thread]
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Basically unless they have something else leftTheNatural said:
Ken Lobb went to work for Microsoft. The Stamper bros. ran for the hills when things went out of control between them and Microsoft. Some of their former staff moved up the ranks at MS, some of their former staff like Clynick and Seavor do nothing but troll Microsoft all day, others have set up small development groups for iOS on their own, some moved on to Ubisoft, they're more or less everywhere that is not close to or at Rare.
Vinterbird
Member
Shiggy said:I wonder how successful KS2 will be...that will determine Rare's fate. In early 2009, MGS apparently even talked about closing Rare - they even asked other developers to create new Avatar pitches!
And Nintex, please answer my PM
But Rare isn't that involved with KS2 are they? Microsoft seemed eager to push the other developer as the main one during E3.
That's what I gathered too but Rare recently stated the opposite(could be trolling, could be a last ditch effort) still all these Eurogamer rumors came true:Vinterbird said:
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-05-13-kinect-ms-to-serve-hardcore-at-e3
I wonder if we'll ever see it officially.
IOnEI Falcon
Member
Hmm...wozza claims that he got a tip something not Sports related is coming so perhaps that second game is indeed in the works.
http://rare-extreme.com/
http://rare-extreme.com/
InaudibleWhispa
Member
With regards to what Rare are doing for Kinect Sports 2, they're 100% responsible for everything aside from American Football and Skiing which are being handled by Big Park. They're doing all of the menu's and voice stuff too (over 300 phrases recognised).
IOnEI Falcon
Member
Lots of fun Rare info in this facebook group if you haven't seen it yet:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/210228099016826/
http://www.facebook.com/groups/210228099016826/
Cool stuff, finally the Nurbs, Falafelkid was right lol.
Also, who at old-school Rare hasn't designed a version of Joanna Dark at some point?
Also, who at old-school Rare hasn't designed a version of Joanna Dark at some point?
probably old pics but still everything inside the walls of Rare is owned by MGS. Not that they a give fuck.Mael said:Huh a SFA model owned by MGS?
He's the 'ultimate final Revolution speculation' blogger. He always raved about how Nintendo didn't need great specs in the Wii because they would use Nurbs and it was the secret that would outclass both Microsoft and Sony. A real nutter along with Mozlapunk but moz did it for the hits and the fun while Falafelkid still believes his shit and is in fact still employed by I believe RTL Germany.Shiggy said:
In fact he's still going with this blog:
http://nintendo-revolution.blogspot.com/
Not as crazy as it used to be.
IOnEI Falcon
Member
So Nyamyam is an independent game developer comprised of a couple former Rare employees and they are working on an iPad 2 game with David Wise behind the music. Very cool!
IOnEI Falcon
Member
Whoa! Hello Mr. Overton!
Seraphinianus
Banned
why don't they just keep them around to do avatar stuff? a dedicated avatar team like they are now.
Artist for hire makes it sound like some kind of gunslinger but yes, freelance now. I don't really have any desire to go back into the games industry (even if they'd have me). Being at Rare had its good moments but it was the right time to go. Good luck to everyone still there but it wasn't for me any more.
Personally I was more than happy to have her go completely stylised. Maybe not as much as something like XIII but more along those lines. For artists more used to doing stuff like DK and Conker I felt it was something Rare could pull off well rather than striving for super realism so those initial renders that everyone labelled 'anime Joanna' but with a different haircut and a slightly older face would be what I would have gone for.
Other opinions are available.
No-one wanted my PD set in 2226 where aliens have integrated with humanity; Skedar run DataDyne and a schoolgirl Joanna (who's the great, great, great-granddaughter of the original) who boards at the Carrington Institute International Finishing School (Hogwarts for super future spies) and heads up a crack squad of students.
Other opinions are available.
No-one wanted my PD set in 2226 where aliens have integrated with humanity; Skedar run DataDyne and a schoolgirl Joanna (who's the great, great, great-granddaughter of the original) who boards at the Carrington Institute International Finishing School (Hogwarts for super future spies) and heads up a crack squad of students.
fart town usa
Gold Member
Nice artwork.
I never got around to playing Kameo. I've been meaning to play it for years.
On a sidenote, am I the only one who absolutely loved starfox adventures? I thought that game was great.
I never got around to playing Kameo. I've been meaning to play it for years.
On a sidenote, am I the only one who absolutely loved starfox adventures? I thought that game was great.
Kermit The Dog
Banned
Wil, what's with Leigh Loveday? Why's he so elusive? What's he like in person?
Thanks for putting up with our curious probing mate.
Thanks for putting up with our curious probing mate.
Leigh is a very quiet, unassuming chap who is a fantastic writer. I think anyone would be elusive if they were constantly bombarded with emails either asking why aren't Rare doing a sequel to *insert game of choice here*? or rants about how how the company is dead to them/deserting the fans/responsible for all the evils in the world etc.
He's either got amazing self-control or was sent mad years ago and will eventually explode in a violent rage at an unsuspecting fan asking for tips for Snake, Rattle and Roll.
Honestly, you wouldn't believe the sort of mails he has to sift through. I think he deserves a medal.
He's either got amazing self-control or was sent mad years ago and will eventually explode in a violent rage at an unsuspecting fan asking for tips for Snake, Rattle and Roll.
Honestly, you wouldn't believe the sort of mails he has to sift through. I think he deserves a medal.
Kermit The Dog
Banned
Wil said:
Oh, I don't doubt that. I think he used Uncle Tusk as an outlet for all those frustrations.
Thanks again mate.
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
Hey Wil, big long time fan here! Always loved (and still love!) your work! Your illustrations are what got me into the Super Play mags and their sequels!
Do you still keep in touch with your old buds at Rare? Any idea what Chris Seavor or the Stampers have been up to lately?
Do you still keep in touch with your old buds at Rare? Any idea what Chris Seavor or the Stampers have been up to lately?
Cheers for kind words. I do (as much as possible) keep in touch with ex-Rare friends (and those still there). They're all over the place now, working in and out of the industry. You've probably played loads of games that have had the touch of a rareite (as dodgy as that sounds).
Even at Rare there was much speculation on what Tim and Chris (Stamper) would do after they left but I still don't know. I always figured that if they ever decided to create games again they'd have to employ some staff and that sort of news wouldn't stay hidden for long. Chris Stamper still lives in the area and I see him (from a distance) every now and again. I'm too polite to hassle him about what he's up to, though.
In hindsight, although they could be hard taskmasters, Tim and Chris were, very much, the heart of Rare. I never did get them to sign my copy of Knight Lore
Even at Rare there was much speculation on what Tim and Chris (Stamper) would do after they left but I still don't know. I always figured that if they ever decided to create games again they'd have to employ some staff and that sort of news wouldn't stay hidden for long. Chris Stamper still lives in the area and I see him (from a distance) every now and again. I'm too polite to hassle him about what he's up to, though.
In hindsight, although they could be hard taskmasters, Tim and Chris were, very much, the heart of Rare. I never did get them to sign my copy of Knight Lore
Android18a
Member
Hey Wil Already watched you on DA.
I'll be honest, I really loved how Jo Dark looked in PDZ. I thought the characters in that one were great, I far preferred it to the realistic visuals of PD. I would have liked to see more of her like that. Oh wells.
Already watched you on DA. I'll be honest, I really loved how Jo Dark looked in PDZ. I thought the characters in that one were great, I far preferred it to the realistic visuals of PD. I would have liked to see more of her like that. Oh wells.
Wil said:Cheers for kind words. I do (as much as possible) keep in touch with ex-Rare friends (and those still there). They're all over the place now, working in and out of the industry. You've probably played loads of games that have had the touch of a rareite (as dodgy as that sounds).
Even at Rare there was much speculation on what Tim and Chris (Stamper) would do after they left but I still don't know. I always figured that if they ever decided to create games again they'd have to employ some staff and that sort of news wouldn't stay hidden for long. Chris Stamper still lives in the area and I see him (from a distance) every now and again. I'm too polite to hassle him about what he's up to, though.
In hindsight, although they could be hard taskmasters, Tim and Chris were, very much, the heart of Rare. I never did get them to sign my copy of Knight Lore
Was Perfect Dark really running on GC at some point???
the androgyne
Member
For years i've been trying to remember which issue of Super Play had a special on the Pokemon Red/Blue phenomenon before it came out of Japan.
I scoured every issue but couldn't find it.
I refuse to believe it was another publication. It's in there. Somewhere.
Help me Wil Overton, only hope etc!
I scoured every issue but couldn't find it.
I refuse to believe it was another publication. It's in there. Somewhere.
Help me Wil Overton, only hope etc!
Nuclear Muffin
Banned
Wil said:Cheers for kind words. I do (as much as possible) keep in touch with ex-Rare friends (and those still there). They're all over the place now, working in and out of the industry. You've probably played loads of games that have had the touch of a rareite (as dodgy as that sounds).
Even at Rare there was much speculation on what Tim and Chris (Stamper) would do after they left but I still don't know. I always figured that if they ever decided to create games again they'd have to employ some staff and that sort of news wouldn't stay hidden for long. Chris Stamper still lives in the area and I see him (from a distance) every now and again. I'm too polite to hassle him about what he's up to, though.
In hindsight, although they could be hard taskmasters, Tim and Chris were, very much, the heart of Rare. I never did get them to sign my copy of Knight Lore
Oh yeah, I know they've scattered everywhere (and I do appreciate the touches that they bring to their games. I can usually notice their influence from a mile off, like that iPad app mentioned in this thread)
Good to know that you all keep in touch though and that not everyone seems to be as old, cynical and cranky as I am.
Maxrunner said:
As far as I can remember it was but only in a very basic fashion. There was no real game to speak of until the Xbox version.
the androgyne said:
I think you'll find it was in N64, not SP. We only knew it as Pocket Monsters at that time, too. There was a time when Future Pub. were looking into doing comics and I said we should get the Pocket Monsters manga translated and run it a few pages a month in the mag because I could see it being big. Ah well...
Kermit The Dog
Banned
So is it fair to say the Stamper's were not the most 'personable' of chaps? I've heard over the years they weren't the friendliest sort of fellows, particularly when it came to the media and the fans.
the androgyne
Member
Wil said:
And suddenly i feel a bit stupider for not realising that before, considering the original Pocket Monster's release date...
Unfortunately i don't think i have the issue in question so it must have been a friends copy
Thanks a lot though!
Kermit The Dog said:
I got on fine with both Tim and Chris but I was on my best behaviour any time I had to do something for them - get it done straight away etc. They weren't nasty or anything but they did expect 101% from you. Probably, rightly so.
@the androgyne - I'll have a look later on and see if I can find the issue. I might be able to scan the article in and PM it to you or something.
the androgyne
Member
That'd be greatly appreciated, but no pressure whatsoever! Thanks again
IOnEI Falcon
Member
Thanks for all great answers Wil. Really cool!
Did you get to do much for Perfect Dark Core, when it was with Joanna or the new male rumored character?
Did you get to do much for Perfect Dark Core, when it was with Joanna or the new male rumored character?