Gamertell

With the current world economic issues affecting the game industry, Microsoft has now begun to clean its own house by trimming some of the supposed fat from its developer portfolio. Microsoft has already shut down several of its first-party studios including FASA, ACES and Ensemble and now it appears Rare… Continue Reading »

I just read a lovely piece over at Destructoid about the absolute awesomeness of the original Banjo-Kazooie, and I just had to put my virtual 2 cents in. Writer Chad Concelmo described his trepidation over the new Xbox 360 BK, citing the perfection (yes, he goes there) of the original… Continue Reading »

If you missed my previous post about how Nintendo 64 classic Banjo-Kazooie is due out on Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA) on November 26, you may not care much for the adventure starring a goofy bear and a sassy bird. Well, you’re crazy, because the game looks amazing - CVG reported… Continue Reading »

Rare and THQ’s portable pet game, Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise made an appearance at E3. Its debut at the convention meant more screenshots and information on the portable version of a series made popular on the Xbox 360. Players are able to raise piñatas and care for them - definitely… Continue Reading »

Do you enjoy 3d platformers? Are you unfazed by cute critters? Do you like a little building/creation to go with your action games? Microsoft and Rare have trotted out Rare’s upcoming Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts for the Xbox 360 this E3, and if you fit the above description, be prepared… Continue Reading »

Virtual Console is really a wonderful opportunity for gamers. Titles that previously may not have enjoyed great success, or perhaps were cult classics, can finally be introduced to a new audience and receive some well deserved respect and attention. So far the main stars of Virtual Console have been games… Continue Reading »

Bear in mind that the following is coming from 1up/EGM’s “Quartermann” and is an unconfirmed rumor. But the Q-man has been on something of a roll lately, so this is worth looking into: apparently, Rare is working on a new installment of mid ‘90s fighter Killer Instinct. The game (listed… Continue Reading »

I can not get over how cool Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts sounds and looks. Banjo and the witch Gruntilda (Grunty) have been fighting for years over Spiral Mountain, and the Lord of the Games has finally had it with both of them. So he’s set up some challenges for ownership… Continue Reading »

Fans of brightly colored papier-mâché will be joyous come September 2008, which is the confirmed release window for Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise. Rare Ltd’s piñata pet-raising sim will be better than ever when it arrives on the Xbox 360 this fall. Professor Pester has wiped out Piñata Central’s whole… Continue Reading »

Now, this is only an unsubstantiated rumor, but according to Wired and Xbox Evolved, classic N64 FPS Goldeneye 007 could be coming to Xbox Live Arcade this year, courtesy of MS-owned developer Rare. According to the rumor, other classic Rare titles like Perfect Dark and Banjo Kazooie are also on… Continue Reading »