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	<br>~~Moreover, Microsoft also claims that 2016 will be even bigger for Xbox . As~~ we ~~look ahead to the biggest games that are~~ in ~~store for Xbox gamers next year, it becomes apparent that the execs~~ at ~~Xbox aren't just blowing smoke~~. ~~These five games in particular have caught our eye~~ as ~~Xbox One exclusives that have the most potent<br><br> <br>After the absolutely electric response from the crowd last year during Sony's Last of Us 2 trailer reveal at PlayStation Experience 2016~~, many ~~people considered~~ the ~~upcoming sequel to be~~ a ~~lock for this year's conference~~. ~~Those expectations were dashed~~, ~~however~~, when ~~Sony closed its presentation on~~ a new ~~Spider-Man gameplay demonstration~~ that~~, while exciting, wasn't exactly what many were expecting from one of the most influential companies in gaming during the industry's flashiest w~~<br><br> <br>~~The addition of harpoon guns brings some exciting possibilities for underwater combat and maneuvering:~~ it~~'s a great shark deterrent (as~~ it~~'s likely gunpowder-based weapons won~~'t be ~~usable under water post-beta), and also brings~~ the ~~possibility that pirates will be able to attach themselves to opposing ships via the harpoons and potentially sneak up the sides~~. ~~Of course, that~~'s ~~not the only new weapon~~ to ~~watch out for. The boarding axe, heavy sword, rapier, flintlock pistol, and blunderbuss will also~~ be ~~featured~~ in the ~~full version of Sea of Thiev<br><br> <br>At E3~~, ~~Head of Xbox Phil Spencer proudly declared 2015 as having~~ the ~~strongest lineup in~~ Xbox ~~history. With heavy hitters released such as Forza Motorsport 6 , Halo 5: Guardians , Rise of the Tomb Raider ,~~ and ~~more~~, ~~it's~~ a ~~claim that~~'s ~~hard~~ to ~~argue w~~<br><br> <br>~~After years of remastering their classic games, working on Kinect~~-~~only titles, and making Avatars, Rare is finally back with their biggest game since 2008~~. The ~~game in question, Sea of Thieves , will allow players~~ to ~~carve out their own unique tales on~~ the ~~high seas with friends in~~ a pirate~~-themed multiplayer adventure~~. ~~Fans responded~~ well ~~to the E3 2015 Sea of Thieves trailer~~ , ~~so hopefully we see more of Rare~~'~~s next game sooner rather than la~~<br><br> ~~<br>The Sea of Thieves closed beta has only been active for~~ a ~~handful of days~~, but ~~that hasn't stopped hungry gamers from turning over every rock (in-game or otherwise) in the quest~~ to ~~uncover~~ as ~~much about~~ the ~~game as possible~~. The ~~upcoming multiplayer seafaring experience~~ will ~~see pirates voyaging from island to island in search of treasure, contracts~~, and ~~glory, but~~ the ~~closed beta only offers~~ a ~~sample-sized portion of~~ the ~~full picture~~. ~~Now~~, ~~[https://seaofthievespedia~~.~~com/ Sea~~ of ~~Thieves PvE guide\|https://seaofthievespedia.com/] of Thieves fans have datamined~~ the ~~closed beta in order~~ to ~~get a better glimpse~~ of ~~what is to c~~<br><br>Even though the gaming world-renowned name remains with the company, Rare as we knew it is dead and everything we ever knew and loved about them was laid to rest years ago. I can already hear you now: why is this a big deal? Why does Microsoft purchasing a company that was actively seeking a buyer mean that the old Rare as we knew it is gone? They're still around making games for the Xbox One, with Sea of Thieves on the way, but a huge chunk of their creative development team was lost during the transition from Nintendo to Microsoft and it shows. After founders Tim and Chris Stamper quit in 2007, they were replaced by Gregg Mayles, the current Creative Director for Rare.<br><br> <br>~~This isn't commentary on~~ the ~~fact that Skull & Bones~~ has ~~all~~ the ~~potential in the world to muscle in on Sea of Thieves ' territory~~, ~~either. We went hands on with Rare's upcoming multiplayer pirate experience~~ and ~~came away wanting more~~, ~~both in terms of gameplay (because it was good)~~ and ~~features (because it seemed largely the same)~~. ~~Sea of Thieves is still a good game~~, ~~and there's some enjoyment~~ to ~~be had within its colorful pirate world~~, but it ~~feels like it hasn~~'~~t evolved since~~ the ~~last time we saw it, and that's cause for some disappointm~~<br><br> ~~<br>E3 2017 has come and gone, and gamers are suitably excited about~~ the ~~upcoming calendar year~~. Nintendo ~~unveiled~~ the ~~release date of Super Mario Odyssey , a~~ game ~~that could rival Breath of~~ the ~~Wild in terms of how drastically it will reinvigorate its franchise, while Microsoft finally dished on its new console,~~ the ~~Xbox One X~~ , ~~previously known as Project Scorpio. Although there weren't any earth-shattering announcements made by any of~~ the ~~video game industry's major players, E3 2017 was largely~~ a ~~success based on~~ the ~~quality of~~ the ~~games~~ that ~~were put on display~~ and ~~the amount of titles~~ that ~~will be arriving within the next six mon~~<br><br> <br>New game mechanics are also mentioned in the post. Behavior and combat effects are to be added to the large kraken battles featured in the game. Tweaks are also being done of enemy difficulty, with more difficulty ranks being added to skeleton enem<br><br> <br>~~Unfortunately, we all know~~ that ~~didn~~'~~t happen~~. ~~While~~ some ~~other titles got their time in the remake spotlight~~, ~~including an exciting new 3DS game in Metroid: Samus Returns~~ , ~~there was no mention~~ of ~~Nintendo's generational fighting IP~~. ~~That~~ could be ~~due in part~~ to the ~~surprising success~~ of ~~ARMS~~ , a game ~~that initially existed as an afterthought in~~ the ~~Switch's early launch lineup previews thanks~~ to ~~Breath of~~ the ~~Wild but has quickly gained steam as a viable new IP in its own right~~. ~~Still~~, ~~though~~, ~~would it~~ have ~~been so hard~~ to ~~just throw~~ together a ~~teaser for 2~~<br>		<br>The reason this change in creative directors is such a big deal is because the company we once fell in love with as a whole no longer existed at this point in time. Everyone who had worked on the classic smash hits such as Banjo-Kazooie, Jet Force Gemini, Donkey Kong Country and many, many others throughout their seven years with Nintendo had left the company and were replaced by a whole new group. Rare, as it stands today, has no members of the original creative team behind their ingenious games left on their roster. Much like when Star Wars was bought by Disney, a whole new creative team is now behind those films; George Lucas and his new ideas have been tossed out never to be heard from again. Meaning that Rare as we knew it is truly dead.<br><br> <br>Whether it ends up happening or not, it doesn't seem like players are going to be forgetting about the game anytime soon. Despite much criticism pointed towards Microsoft's first party games Sea of Thieves has always proven to be a bright spot in the public eye, especially with the game set to feature cross-play between Xbox and PC , a step most gamers would agree is in the right direction. It's now all up to Microsoft and Rare to ensure smooth sail<br><br> <br>Ship customization seems to be another thing unearthed by the data-pirates. The files found seem to imply the ability to customize a ship's cannons, capstan (pirate talk for 'anchor holder'), livery, mast, and the captain's wheel. There are additional sections as well, listed under 'Ship misc' is a harpoon <br><br>From the trailers and listening to the developers, this does not seem like a typical MMO. There will be some lore in the world as well as predesigned quests to embark on, but this appears to be a more player character driven experience. There are no legendary heroes such as Captain Blackbeard, nor is there one single campaign that will play the same for everyone. The players will become the legendary heroes based on their individual exploits, and the continued involvement will help the game world's lore evolve. Everyone is meant to have a unique and different experience that is more shaped by the scallywags on their crew than by scripted in game events or AI bots. If another pirate ship is seen on the horizon, that is another crew controlled by other players coming into your world. This can be an opportunity to bond with your crew members by unloading your cannons on them, or if you are a friendly group of pirates perhaps meet up with the new crew to consume barrels of rum together.<br><br>Even though the gaming world-renowned name remains with the company, Rare as we knew it is dead and everything we ever knew and loved about them was laid to rest years ago. I can already hear you now: why is this a big deal? Why does Microsoft purchasing a company that was actively seeking a buyer mean that the old Rare as we knew it is gone? They're still around making games for the Xbox One, with Sea of Thieves on the way, but a huge chunk of their creative development team was lost during the transition from Nintendo to Microsoft and it shows. After founders Tim and Chris Stamper quit in 2007, they were replaced by Gregg Mayles, the current Creative Director for Rare.<br><br> <br>A few things found in the datamining process include the Kraken. The data has animations for a Kraken holding the player, eating them, and spitting them out, and another action called 'waterdunk'. These animations are written out, as opposed to being actually visible, but it could be a hint as to what we'll see in the fut<br><br>Rare was a legendary developer back in the golden age of gaming. When the beloved company was perfectly partnered with Nintendo, the partnership went as well together as peanut butter and jelly and through 1994-2001 everything was fine and dandy until game development cost began to gradually increase and Nintendo decided not to provide the company with more capital nor did they buy up the remaining stake that was leftover, forcing the company to search for a potential buyer to stay in the game. In the end we all know that Microsoft purchased the company for $375 million and from that day on Rare was a first-party developer for Microsoft.<br><br> <br>New game mechanics are also mentioned in the post. Behavior and combat effects are to be added to the large kraken battles featured in the game. Tweaks are also being done of enemy difficulty, with more difficulty ranks being added to skeleton enem<br><br> <br>Microsoft has officially announced that Rare's multiplayer pirate action game Sea of Thieves will feature cross-play between Xbox One and PC. The announcement came during today's Xbox Gamescom livestream, which included some new trailers, a few announcements, and concluded with the launch of Xbox One X pre-orders. But cross-play for Sea of Thieves could be the biggest surprise, with the game's closed technical alpha implementing the feature, effective immediat<br><br>Sea of Thieves is meant to capture the spirit of adventure children have when they play. There is no convoluted tutorial that spans many hours, being that the theme of the game is pirates it is assumed most people have a general idea of what it is pirates do so you can hop into the game, raise the anchor, lower the sails, and set off looking for booty to plunder. Whether the quest involves fighting, treasure hunting, [https://seaofthievespedia.com/ Https://seaofthievespedia.Com] exploration, or just drunken hedonism, the goal is to hang out with people and have a good time. This looks like a great way for you and some friends to get together and live out the fantasy of going on a pirate adventure without getting seasick or losing a hand to a crocodile.<br>

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	<br>~~A recent datamine of the game's files uncovered lots more [https://Seaofthievespedia.com/ Sea of Thieves emissary guide\|Https://seaofthievespedia.com/] of Thieves content~~, ~~including new enemies and animals such as parrots, pigs, and seagulls. The leak~~ also pointed to lots of character and ship customization , from tattoos and eyepatches to a variety of ship hulls. With the game's microtransactions still a few months away, Rare is still working on the finer details but these datamined options do sound like the sort of cosmetic items that ~~could~~ be ~~unlocked via microtransacti<br><br>The reveal of Rare Replay and the teaser~~ for ~~Sea of Thieves was a marketing poly to get gamers excited to play Rare games again, even though the game will not be anywhere near the same quality~~ we ~~have come~~ to ~~expect from "old" Rare titles during their run with Nintendo. This isn’t to say~~ the ~~game has no chance~~, ~~but the point is~~ that ~~"old" Rare is officially dead and this new incarnation is building up hype off of titles they had no affiliation with.<br><br> <br>Azario: Exploring~~ the ~~island with only a riddle to guide us added the right amount of difficulty to cause us some confusion without making us feel stupid~~. ~~I could only imagine what~~ the ~~other riddles would ask of play~~<br><br> <br>~~Today Rare delivered~~ the ~~fourth Sea~~ of ~~Thieves~~ trailer ~~in a series that has been dubbed "Short Hauls~~,~~" or short developer diaries that describe aspects of~~ the ~~game~~'s ~~experience~~. ~~Rare sees fit to design philosophy and goals in these Short Hauls~~, ~~hoping to give potential players some perspective~~ on what ~~kind~~ of ~~game Sea of Thieves is shaping up to be . "Visual Effects" is~~ the ~~topic of this latest Short Haul trailer, or how Rare~~'s ~~focus on the details will better create a true pirate advent~~<br><br> <br>~~Noah: We dug up the chest, fought off~~ some ~~skeletons with our muskets,~~ and ~~made our way back to the ship. Opening the chest would require us to sail to an outpost nearby~~: ~~all the while remaining in danger from other pirates or the chest its<br><br> <br>This cosmetic content will "either be on a shoulder, like~~ a ~~monkey, or like a cat on the ship" or even potions that change the appearance of the player character~~ (~~e.g a potion that makes them look very old~~)~~. Neate~~ also ~~suggests~~ that ~~Sea of Thieves players~~ will be able to ~~earn~~ the ~~currency to unlock this content through normal play~~. ~~For example~~, ~~players may be able~~ to ~~earn premium currency as a reward~~ for ~~completing high-level quests~~, ~~or the content could even~~ be ~~found~~ in the ~~game world. Neate also says that anything available via microtransactions will provide "emotional value, not mechanical val~~<br><br> <br>~~Sea~~ of ~~Thieves , the forthcoming Microsoft exclusive , is being pitched as a games as a service-style game. Publisher Microsoft sees it~~ as the ~~sort of game that players will want to keep coming back to month after month~~. ~~It comes~~ as ~~little surprise then~~, ~~that like so many other games as a service~~, ~~Sea~~ of ~~Thieves will also include microtransacti~~<br><br> <br>After ~~Microsoft acquired the rights to the Gears~~ of ~~War franchise~~ , ~~The Coalition (formerly known as Black Tusk Studios) quickly went to work~~ on ~~a fifth entry in the critically~~-~~acclaimed series. E3 2015 saw a stunning gameplay reveal of Gears of War 4~~ , ~~which~~ is ~~looking to bring~~ back ~~the grimmer horror elements and 2-player co-op that helped make the original such a hit in the first pl<br><br>It's been a while~~ since ~~we've heard new details about Capybara's long-~~in~~-development dungeon crawler~~, ~~hasn't it. I continue to maintain that the demos~~ of ~~Below that I've spent time with are some of the best gaming experiences I've had in quite some time~~, ~~but we are getting~~ to the ~~point where it's hard not to wonder what the hold up is. Capy is a studio loaded~~ with ~~immensely talented people who take~~ a ~~ton of pride in what they do, and the hope here is that the final touches are being put into place~~. ~~Below was originally set~~ to ~~be a~~ 2015 ~~title, and Capy has gone into the portion~~ of ~~its development cycle where it falls completely silent until the final title is released. Now that it's 2016~~, ~~it would be wonderful to~~ see ~~a new trailer or two before a launch before March 31~~ of ~~this year. Let~~'s ~~face it, if we go through another six months without hearing anything about Below, it's going to be hard to remind gamers why they should care about this wonderful title all over again.~~<br><br> <br>~~Azario: There’s~~ a ~~possibility that some players might have trouble with finding things to do~~, but in the ~~case~~ of ~~our adventure~~, ~~I thought we made a fine crew of rookie pirates on our first voyage with many more plan<br><br> <br>Neate is not the first developer to offer this explanation~~, ~~with former Uncharted developer Amy Hennig also saying that loot boxes~~ and ~~microtransactions are~~ a ~~result~~ of ~~rising game development costs~~ . ~~This means that players can likely expect more microtransactions in games going forward~~, ~~but many will be hoping that they follow~~ Sea of Thieves ~~' lead and only offer cosmetic unlo~~<br><br>Even though the gaming world-renowned name remains with the company, Rare as we knew it is dead and everything we ever knew and loved about them was laid to rest years ago. I can already hear you now: why is this a big deal? Why does Microsoft purchasing a company that was actively seeking a buyer mean that the old Rare as we knew it is gone? They're still around making games for the Xbox One, with Sea of Thieves on the way, but a huge chunk of their creative development team was lost during the transition from Nintendo to Microsoft and it shows. After founders Tim and Chris Stamper quit in 2007, they were replaced by Gregg Mayles, the current Creative Director for Rare.<br>		<br>Moreover, Microsoft also claims that 2016 will be even bigger for Xbox . As we look ahead to the biggest games that are in store for Xbox gamers next year, it becomes apparent that the execs at Xbox aren't just blowing smoke. These five games in particular have caught our eye as Xbox One exclusives that have the most potent<br><br> <br>After the absolutely electric response from the crowd last year during Sony's Last of Us 2 trailer reveal at PlayStation Experience 2016, many people considered the upcoming sequel to be a lock for this year's conference. Those expectations were dashed, however, when Sony closed its presentation on a new Spider-Man gameplay demonstration that, while exciting, wasn't exactly what many were expecting from one of the most influential companies in gaming during the industry's flashiest w<br><br> <br>The addition of harpoon guns brings some exciting possibilities for underwater combat and maneuvering: it's a great shark deterrent (as it's likely gunpowder-based weapons won't be usable under water post-beta), and also brings the possibility that pirates will be able to attach themselves to opposing ships via the harpoons and potentially sneak up the sides. Of course, that's not the only new weapon to watch out for. The boarding axe, heavy sword, rapier, flintlock pistol, and blunderbuss will also be featured in the full version of Sea of Thiev<br><br> <br>At E3, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer proudly declared 2015 as having the strongest lineup in Xbox history. With heavy hitters released such as Forza Motorsport 6 , Halo 5: Guardians , Rise of the Tomb Raider , and more, it's a claim that's hard to argue w<br><br> <br>After years of remastering their classic games, working on Kinect-only titles, and making Avatars, Rare is finally back with their biggest game since 2008. The game in question, Sea of Thieves , will allow players to carve out their own unique tales on the high seas with friends in a pirate-themed multiplayer adventure. Fans responded well to the E3 2015 Sea of Thieves trailer , so hopefully we see more of Rare's next game sooner rather than la<br><br> <br>The Sea of Thieves closed beta has only been active for a handful of days, but that hasn't stopped hungry gamers from turning over every rock (in-game or otherwise) in the quest to uncover as much about the game as possible. The upcoming multiplayer seafaring experience will see pirates voyaging from island to island in search of treasure, contracts, and glory, but the closed beta only offers a sample-sized portion of the full picture. Now, [https://seaofthievespedia.com/ Sea of Thieves PvE guide\|https://seaofthievespedia.com/] of Thieves fans have datamined the closed beta in order to get a better glimpse of what is to c<br><br>Even though the gaming world-renowned name remains with the company, Rare as we knew it is dead and everything we ever knew and loved about them was laid to rest years ago. I can already hear you now: why is this a big deal? Why does Microsoft purchasing a company that was actively seeking a buyer mean that the old Rare as we knew it is gone? They're still around making games for the Xbox One, with Sea of Thieves on the way, but a huge chunk of their creative development team was lost during the transition from Nintendo to Microsoft and it shows. After founders Tim and Chris Stamper quit in 2007, they were replaced by Gregg Mayles, the current Creative Director for Rare.<br><br> <br>This isn't commentary on the fact that Skull & Bones has all the potential in the world to muscle in on Sea of Thieves ' territory, either. We went hands on with Rare's upcoming multiplayer pirate experience and came away wanting more, both in terms of gameplay (because it was good) and features (because it seemed largely the same). Sea of Thieves is still a good game, and there's some enjoyment to be had within its colorful pirate world, but it feels like it hasn't evolved since the last time we saw it, and that's cause for some disappointm<br><br> <br>E3 2017 has come and gone, and gamers are suitably excited about the upcoming calendar year. Nintendo unveiled the release date of Super Mario Odyssey , a game that could rival Breath of the Wild in terms of how drastically it will reinvigorate its franchise, while Microsoft finally dished on its new console, the Xbox One X , previously known as Project Scorpio. Although there weren't any earth-shattering announcements made by any of the video game industry's major players, E3 2017 was largely a success based on the quality of the games that were put on display and the amount of titles that will be arriving within the next six mon<br><br> <br>New game mechanics are also mentioned in the post. Behavior and combat effects are to be added to the large kraken battles featured in the game. Tweaks are also being done of enemy difficulty, with more difficulty ranks being added to skeleton enem<br><br> <br>Unfortunately, we all know that didn't happen. While some other titles got their time in the remake spotlight, including an exciting new 3DS game in Metroid: Samus Returns , there was no mention of Nintendo's generational fighting IP. That could be due in part to the surprising success of ARMS , a game that initially existed as an afterthought in the Switch's early launch lineup previews thanks to Breath of the Wild but has quickly gained steam as a viable new IP in its own right. Still, though, would it have been so hard to just throw together a teaser for 2<br>

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A recent datamine of the game's files uncovered lots more [https://Seaofthievespedia.com/ Sea of Thieves emissary guide|Https://seaofthievespedia.com/] of Thieves content, including new enemies and animals such as parrots, pigs, and seagulls. The leak also pointed to lots of character and ship customization , from tattoos and eyepatches to a variety of ship hulls. With the game's microtransactions still a few months away, Rare is still working on the finer details but these datamined options do sound like the sort of cosmetic items that could be unlocked via microtransacti The reveal of Rare Replay and the teaser for Sea of Thieves was a marketing poly to get gamers excited to play Rare games again, even though the game will not be anywhere near the same quality we have come to expect from "old" Rare titles during their run with Nintendo. This isn’t to say the game has no chance, but the point is that "old" Rare is officially dead and this new incarnation is building up hype off of titles they had no affiliation with. Azario: Exploring the island with only a riddle to guide us added the right amount of difficulty to cause us some confusion without making us feel stupid. I could only imagine what the other riddles would ask of play Today Rare delivered the fourth Sea of Thieves trailer in a series that has been dubbed "Short Hauls," or short developer diaries that describe aspects of the game's experience. Rare sees fit to design philosophy and goals in these Short Hauls, hoping to give potential players some perspective on what kind of game Sea of Thieves is shaping up to be . "Visual Effects" is the topic of this latest Short Haul trailer, or how Rare's focus on the details will better create a true pirate advent Noah: We dug up the chest, fought off some skeletons with our muskets, and made our way back to the ship. Opening the chest would require us to sail to an outpost nearby: all the while remaining in danger from other pirates or the chest its This cosmetic content will "either be on a shoulder, like a monkey, or like a cat on the ship" or even potions that change the appearance of the player character (e.g a potion that makes them look very old). Neate also suggests that Sea of Thieves players will be able to earn the currency to unlock this content through normal play. For example, players may be able to earn premium currency as a reward for completing high-level quests, or the content could even be found in the game world. Neate also says that anything available via microtransactions will provide "emotional value, not mechanical val Sea of Thieves , the forthcoming Microsoft exclusive , is being pitched as a games as a service-style game. Publisher Microsoft sees it as the sort of game that players will want to keep coming back to month after month. It comes as little surprise then, that like so many other games as a service, Sea of Thieves will also include microtransacti After Microsoft acquired the rights to the Gears of War franchise , The Coalition (formerly known as Black Tusk Studios) quickly went to work on a fifth entry in the critically-acclaimed series. E3 2015 saw a stunning gameplay reveal of Gears of War 4 , which is looking to bring back the grimmer horror elements and 2-player co-op that helped make the original such a hit in the first pl It's been a while since we've heard new details about Capybara's long-in-development dungeon crawler, hasn't it. I continue to maintain that the demos of Below that I've spent time with are some of the best gaming experiences I've had in quite some time, but we are getting to the point where it's hard not to wonder what the hold up is. Capy is a studio loaded with immensely talented people who take a ton of pride in what they do, and the hope here is that the final touches are being put into place. Below was originally set to be a 2015 title, and Capy has gone into the portion of its development cycle where it falls completely silent until the final title is released. Now that it's 2016, it would be wonderful to see a new trailer or two before a launch before March 31 of this year. Let's face it, if we go through another six months without hearing anything about Below, it's going to be hard to remind gamers why they should care about this wonderful title all over again. Azario: There’s a possibility that some players might have trouble with finding things to do, but in the case of our adventure, I thought we made a fine crew of rookie pirates on our first voyage with many more plan Neate is not the first developer to offer this explanation, with former Uncharted developer Amy Hennig also saying that loot boxes and microtransactions are a result of rising game development costs . This means that players can likely expect more microtransactions in games going forward, but many will be hoping that they follow Sea of Thieves ' lead and only offer cosmetic unlo Even though the gaming world-renowned name remains with the company, Rare as we knew it is dead and everything we ever knew and loved about them was laid to rest years ago. I can already hear you now: why is this a big deal? Why does Microsoft purchasing a company that was actively seeking a buyer mean that the old Rare as we knew it is gone? They're still around making games for the Xbox One, with Sea of Thieves on the way, but a huge chunk of their creative development team was lost during the transition from Nintendo to Microsoft and it shows. After founders Tim and Chris Stamper quit in 2007, they were replaced by Gregg Mayles, the current Creative Director for Rare.