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Duncan Botwood posts Goldeneye 007 design docs on Twitter

July 11, 2015

Not to be outdone by Gregg Mayles, Goldeneye 007 level designer Duncan Botwood posted this treasure trove, after apparently cleaning out his garage.

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Captain Bones releases Rare E3 2015: Behind the Scenes

July 9, 2015

Captain Bones, who is totally real, and not at all a fictional character on Twitter designed to promote Sea of Thieves, released this delightful behind the scenes video of studio head Craig Duncan wearing some manly make-up.

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Gregg Mayles posts even more Banjo-Tooie design docs

July 9, 2015

Gregg posted another batch of level design docs on Twitter. Enjoy!

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Amazing Rare Replay goodies to be available at SDCC 2015

July 8, 2015

According to Entertainment Weekly, those attending SDCC will be able to snag a Battletoads vinyl soundtrack, as well as an exclusive poster. Any one attending who picks up a vinyl. and decides they don’t want it, please contact me immediately. I will be happy to take it off your hands for you. Source: Entertainment Weekly.

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Original design for Tiny Kong revealed

July 8, 2015

…and its not what you’d expect. Ex-Rare artist Mark Stevenson dropped this bombshell on Twitter today. Source: Twitter.

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Playtonic posts interview with Kev Bayliss

July 8, 2015

Won’t repost any of the interview here, but head over to Playtonic Games website for a treat. Can’t wait to see his work in Yooka-Laylee!

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Glimpse of Project Dream concept art being auctioned for charity

July 8, 2015

ex-Rare artist Will Bryan posted a glimpse at some Project Dream related items being auctioned off for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.  Seems like a worthy cause, so if you can’t be there Thursday for the auction, maybe consider a donation. Source: Twitter.

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Grabbed by the Ghoulies original map released

July 7, 2015

Gregg Mayles is on a roll and just won’t stop! Today, he posted this original design map of Grabbed by the Ghoulies on Twitter! (Complete with cut areas.) Check it out! Source: Twitter.

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Gregg Mayles reveals Grunty Industries design docs for Banjo-Tooie

July 6, 2015

Well, these look fairly simple and easy to wrap you head around. This folks, is why Gregg Mayles designs the best games.

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New affiliate: Rare Gamer!

July 6, 2015

I’m pleased to announce that Rare Gamer has offered to be affiliated with Rare & Friends, and we have graciously accepted. 🙂 Please raise your pirates’ grog at our union, and give their page a look!

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