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Lazaro · Dec 12, 2015

EDIT Title: MicrosoftStudios responds to a tweet about Rare Replay coming to Wii U.

I wasn't sure if I wanted to create a thread but this tweet has been bothering me for the last few days, is Microsoft happy to support/publish other games in their library to Nintendo platforms. That sounds kind of cool. Especially as a Nintendo fan.

Link to tweet: https://mobile.twitter.com/MSStudiosBlog/status/673920073908654080

So, Microsoft Studios seems quite happy to publish Rare Replay for Wii U but its up to Rare if they want to port/develop for the Wii U.

I'm not sure of their relations other than the fact that both their NA headquarters are right next to each other. According to Phil Spencer (Head of Xbox) the relationship between the two is quite positive. I'm aware of Microsoft previously bringing their IP's to the Gameboy/DS.

So is Microsoft being serious. The fact that this tweet came from Microsoft Studios adds a lot of weight to this situation. What do you think GAF?

Can we play Viva Piñata TiP with full GamePad integration someday in the future

Blablurn · Dec 12, 2015

thats pretty interesting

we will see

cireza · Dec 12, 2015

You are taking this answer seriously ?

Cerium · Dec 12, 2015

Master Chief in Smash confirmed.

neogaffer1 · Dec 12, 2015

At this point Rare Replay has done all it could for console sales, and selling this to Wii U owners would just bring in additional income. They'd be dumb not to port it.

utena · Dec 12, 2015

All about target market. Rare's back catalog appeals to Nintendo faithful and Micro$oft knows it. Heck I bet it'd sell even better on Wii U.

ffdgh · Dec 12, 2015

It'd never happen but I'd love if it did.

The Broken Ska Record · Dec 12, 2015

Wasn't it Nintendo that kept Goldeneye 64 from coming to the Xbox 360?

Abriael · Dec 12, 2015

I don't read "it's ok" anywhere there.

Nightengale · Dec 12, 2015

The account didn't say it's actually okay for it lol.

Besides, just a twitter response from a corporate accoumt. Need Phil to support it as well, tben maybe I'd believe it more than just a random response without any obligation to hold up to it.

Skelter · Dec 12, 2015

Cerium said:
Master Chief in Smash confirmed.

Sakurai can get things done.

Kordelle · Dec 12, 2015

They would have to make the WiiU backward compatible for the 360 titles, that would be funny

Ricerocket · Dec 12, 2015

I'm missing where MS said they're happy or OK. I just see them responding with ask Rare...

mrmickfran · Dec 12, 2015

That would be amazing lol

Rare Replay is the ONLY game that I want on the Xbone.

Imperfected · Dec 12, 2015

Ask your father.

golduck342 · Dec 12, 2015

Ironic that it's misspelled "Ninlendo"

Parham · Dec 12, 2015

As nice as that'd be, the Twitter account is more than likely run by someone who doesn't have any particular insight into who makes that call.

DarkTom · Dec 12, 2015

I don't believe it will happen, I would be there day one if the miracle happens though.

Crimsonclaw111 · Dec 12, 2015

They'll put it on Wii U but not on their own other platform?

Edit: well assuming this actually led to anything I mean.

EBE · Dec 12, 2015

they didn't even port the games to Xbox One

Dad · Dec 12, 2015

Imperfected said:
Ask your father.

It's not happening

Prevolition · Dec 12, 2015

Is @NinlendoAmerica legit? Looks like typo that is getting reposted.

Anyway, not sure this means anything.

Sumio Mondo · Dec 12, 2015

Dad said:
It's not happening

HAHAHAHA. /dead

LilWayneSuckz · Dec 12, 2015

Ricerocket said:
I'm missing where MS said they're happy or OK. I just see them responding with ask Rare...

.

PR_rambo · Dec 12, 2015

Imperfected said:
Ask your father.

Pretty much

hydrophilic attack · Dec 12, 2015

Lazaro said:
So... Microsoft Studios TWITTER ACCOUNT said it's OK for Rare Replay to come to Wii U.

Fixed your thread title OP

pa22word · Dec 12, 2015

Imperfected said:
Ask your father.

^

Burai · Dec 12, 2015

The Broken Ska Record said:
Wasn't it Nintendo that kept Goldeneye 64 from coming to the Xbox 360?

And with it Goldeneye from the Wii Virtual Console. Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face.

Chindogg · Dec 12, 2015

The Broken Ska Record said:
Wasn't it Nintendo that kept Goldeneye 64 from coming to the Xbox 360?

The Goldeneye game is a licensing nightmare. Nintendo was ok with allowing Microsoft to port it, but various other license holders said fuck no.

Shpeshal Nick · Dec 12, 2015

Huh? The twitter account just said "Suggest it to Rare".

Rare would then say "Eeerrrrm...no"

DownGrader · Dec 12, 2015

The Broken Ska Record said:
Wasn't it Nintendo that kept Goldeneye 64 from coming to the Xbox 360?

No, it was complications over 007 franchise.

Mihael Mello Keehl · Dec 12, 2015

Why would rare so no? Cant MS just say no?

Bizzquik · Dec 12, 2015

neogaffer1 said:
At this point Rare Replay has done all it could for console sales, and selling this to Wii U owners would just bring in additional income. They'd be dumb not to port it.

Well, by that logic - I would love Uncharted 1-3 on my Xbox One, please.

Walshicus · Dec 12, 2015

utena said:
Micro$oft

What year is it? Who's the Prime Minister?

kneePat · Dec 12, 2015

Chindogg said:
The Goldeneye game is a licensing nightmare. Nintendo was ok with allowing Microsoft to port it, but various other license holders said fuck no.

DownGrader said:
No, it was complications over 007 franchise.

Source?

Cause these guys say otherwise:

http://www.1up.com/news/goldeneye-xbla-stall

http://www.unseen64.net/2010/02/07/goldeneye-007-remake-xbox-360-xbla-cancelled/

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2008/01/goldeneye_xbla_shitcanning_was_nintendos_fault-2/

http://n4g.com/news/117106/goldeneye-for-xbox-360-cancelled-the-real-reason-detailed

http://www.gamefront.com/wanna-see-the-scans-for-the-xbla-goldeneye-from-xbox-world-360/

http://mundorare.com/news/2008/03/nintendo-still-holds-legal-power-over-goldeneye-007/

http://www.gameondaily.com/microsoft-should-have-collaborated-with-nintendo-for-rare-replay/

Cipherr · Dec 12, 2015

But its Twitter. I don't think this is anywhere near a confirmation.

JaseC · Dec 12, 2015

That's the very definition of a non-answer. Microsoft owns Rare. People suggesting the idea to Rare wouldn't change anything as it's not Rare that makes such decisions.

Lunchbillion · Dec 12, 2015

I am going to foolishly latch onto this as hope that Banjo will be revealed for Smash in the upcoming Direct. I am indeed a fool

NDP_Mulcair · Dec 12, 2015

Microsoft has allowed Rare to produce many games for Nintendo platforms since they bought them in 2002.

As long as it doesn't damage their Xbox business, and they can make money off of it, why not?

But I assume that the 'Rare Replay for Wii U' would be contingent on leaving out the Xbox titles and incorporating the Nintendo ones originally left out of the Xbox One release (like Donkey Kong 64, Star Fox Adventures, etc.)

DarkLordMalik · Dec 12, 2015

Spencer is open to Nintendo games on Xbox One. Splatoon for Xbox One confirmed!!

webkatt · Dec 12, 2015

I thought we were above clickbait

FUNKNOWN iXi · Dec 12, 2015

CONFIR-fucking-MATION B O Y Z

Banjo Kazooie for Smash

lol

HORRORSHØW · Dec 12, 2015

"ok"

not even once

JNT · Dec 12, 2015

All I see is a person saying "suggest it to Rare", not "it's okay for Rare to port". Also, does the guy writing for the Twitter account have the authority to make that decision even if he did suggest the latter?

NDP_Mulcair · Dec 12, 2015

JNT said:
All I see is a person saying "suggest it to Rare", not "it's okay for Rare to port". Also, does the guy writing for the Twitter account have the authority to make that decision?

No, these Twitter accounts are always run by PR.

That said, Phil Spencer is a cool guy, so he's not the kind of boss who would fire somebody over making a statement like that.

I'm sure he's open to the possibility himself. The issue in making it happen most likely lies with Nintendo, who generally prefer to do their own things.

8-Bit Sunset · Dec 12, 2015

I wonder if there is any chance of Rare Replay coming to PC?
My kids and I would love to be able to play though Viva Pinata again.

RayearthRob · Dec 12, 2015

Ohhh shit. Now I want a wii u version

MysteryM · Dec 12, 2015

Go ask another team doesn't mean yes.

JNT · Dec 12, 2015

NDP_Mulcair said:
No, These Twitter accounts are always run by PR.

Yeah, that's my point. A PR guy making vague statements can hardly be considered an official standpoint in the matter.

Jack The Nipper · Dec 12, 2015

Still want that GE semi remake to come out...

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