Microsoft should sell Rare to Nintendo

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dschumm said:

So far Rare's contributions to the Microsoft's games consoles have been a mixed bag. Most like Kameo don't seem to fit the system. Games like Perfect Dark sell ok but really aren't on par with similar games on the system. Yes there have been some excellent ones like Viva Pinatas but as much as Microsoft is pushing it to get casuals on their system it isn't happening. Early on Microsoft needed assistance from a house like Rare but they are successful now. They would be better off buying exclusives or more content. The GTAIV exclusive content deal is a great example.

Mass Effect is an excellent title for the 360. Unfortunately BioWare was snapped up by EA meaning any sequels will not necessarily be exclusive. I think the 360 fans would much rather have those than Banjo Kazooie 3. Rare has a lot of properties that aren't going to do Microsoft any good like Killer Instinct. On a system that gets Street Fighter, Tekken, Virtua Fighter, and Dead or Alive is Killer Instinct 3 going to do anything for them?

Nintendo on the other hand could really use a good fighter like KI, and would sell millions more of BK3. They are flush with cash right now and could bring back some great titles on the VC like Goldeneye. They could restart Donkey Kong Country and Blast Corps.

Why would Microsoft do this? They have already said it. They are not really competing with Nintendo. Microsoft has gone after the core gamers who love FPS, Racing, and Sports. Rare games are only hurting their image and making them more like Sony. They should not try to be everything to everyone that will let Sony come back.

So I say embrace the Wii60. Keep focus on what is working and go after the hardcore. Leave the casual to Nintendo, and make some coin while you are at it.

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You know Rare isn't the reason why Nintendo isn't bringing out the James bond game right? It's actually that another company holds the rights to James Bond videogames. Otherwise we'd probably see it on the Xbox360 at the very least updated a bit with some online functionality..