smellslikenintendospirit
09-07-2003, 01:52 PM
http://www.rarextreme.com/?section=...=qandatime.html
Nothing official. But interesting nonetheless.
THE INTERVEW
Rare Extreme: Q1: Regarding Banjo-Tooie, just why were there so many signs pointing to the secrets in Banjo-Kazooie (the six eggs and the ice key) but no explanation as to why players can't actually get these secrets without resorting to entering in the sand castle floor cheats?
Rare: You've waited this long - surely a few more months won't hurt you.
Rare Extreme: Q2: Conker's Bad Fur Day was by far an excellent ending to your Nintendo 64 lineup, we saw a lot of great movie parodies in the game, were the any particular favourites that didn't make the final cut that might or might not be added to Conker: Live and Uncut?
Rare: Nothing that can't be put aside for other upcoming titles...but I believe the staff did have a certain fondness for Tolkien...
Rare Extreme: Q3: Rare has been a Microsoft Game Studio for some time now, how have things changed since Rare's departure from Nintendo behind the scenes?
Rare: We enjoy the odd glass of goat's blood, just like everyone else. Business as usual.
Rare Extreme: Q4: Approximately how many development teams are there currently at Rare?
Rare: No comment.
Rare Extreme: Q5: Has there been any further development's regarding the Dance Rareware title?
Rare: It’s our company policy not to comment on rumours.
Rare Extreme: Q6: Will Banjo-Kazooie Grunty's Revenge see any further references to the famous stop n swop connection? We've spoken to Rare's production assistant regarding the famous stop n swop connection and he told us that the true story of stop n swap has yet to be told. Just what is the "true story"?
Rare: It is Rare's policy not to comment on the matter, but needless to say, there's more to the Stop'n'Swop debacle than meets the eye. All will be revealed when Madame Winkybunion has her revenge...
Rare Extreme: Q7: Regarding rumors of an MMORPG, is Rare developing a game with such a genre?
Rare: Yes, we are currently having Marvellous Marmalade On Rissoles while Playing Goldeneye. We're still working on getting the taste right, though.
Rare Extreme: Q8: Rare is reported to be going "mad" with Xbox live, is it fair to say your going too mad forgetting about those with out such capabilities? Many people are outraged with the announcement that there will be no computer controlled bots in Conker: Live and Uncut.
Rare: While Rare respects individuals who prefer a solo experience, it is our firm belief that Live and Uncut would be more enjoyable with human players (ie. friends).
Rare Extreme: Q9: Kameo elements of Power has been pushed back a fair bit with it's release date. Is this because the game was designed for the Nintendo Gamecube and now altering the software for Xbox has caused delays?
Rare: As with Star Fox Adventures, there was a certain delay in translating the software to a different console. Having worked on many different systems through the years, we'd be the first to say that each console has its own advantages and drawbacks. But in the end, no matter what system it comes out for, we're working extra hard to make sure that it looks positively spiffing.
Other information:
Other information we scrounged out of Rare includes confirmation that a media blow-out of screens and videos is on the way for Perfect Dark Zero. We also found out that there is a particular reason for the endless references in Grabbed by the Ghoulies to the Banjo-Kazooie games and confirmation (again) that there is indeed an Xbox Sabrewulf title in development.
Special thanks to the source for taking time out from your busy schedule.
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Marvellous Marmalade On Rissoles while Playing Goldeneye = MMORPG!!!11 :shock:
Nothing official. But interesting nonetheless.
THE INTERVEW
Rare Extreme: Q1: Regarding Banjo-Tooie, just why were there so many signs pointing to the secrets in Banjo-Kazooie (the six eggs and the ice key) but no explanation as to why players can't actually get these secrets without resorting to entering in the sand castle floor cheats?
Rare: You've waited this long - surely a few more months won't hurt you.
Rare Extreme: Q2: Conker's Bad Fur Day was by far an excellent ending to your Nintendo 64 lineup, we saw a lot of great movie parodies in the game, were the any particular favourites that didn't make the final cut that might or might not be added to Conker: Live and Uncut?
Rare: Nothing that can't be put aside for other upcoming titles...but I believe the staff did have a certain fondness for Tolkien...
Rare Extreme: Q3: Rare has been a Microsoft Game Studio for some time now, how have things changed since Rare's departure from Nintendo behind the scenes?
Rare: We enjoy the odd glass of goat's blood, just like everyone else. Business as usual.
Rare Extreme: Q4: Approximately how many development teams are there currently at Rare?
Rare: No comment.
Rare Extreme: Q5: Has there been any further development's regarding the Dance Rareware title?
Rare: It’s our company policy not to comment on rumours.
Rare Extreme: Q6: Will Banjo-Kazooie Grunty's Revenge see any further references to the famous stop n swop connection? We've spoken to Rare's production assistant regarding the famous stop n swop connection and he told us that the true story of stop n swap has yet to be told. Just what is the "true story"?
Rare: It is Rare's policy not to comment on the matter, but needless to say, there's more to the Stop'n'Swop debacle than meets the eye. All will be revealed when Madame Winkybunion has her revenge...
Rare Extreme: Q7: Regarding rumors of an MMORPG, is Rare developing a game with such a genre?
Rare: Yes, we are currently having Marvellous Marmalade On Rissoles while Playing Goldeneye. We're still working on getting the taste right, though.
Rare Extreme: Q8: Rare is reported to be going "mad" with Xbox live, is it fair to say your going too mad forgetting about those with out such capabilities? Many people are outraged with the announcement that there will be no computer controlled bots in Conker: Live and Uncut.
Rare: While Rare respects individuals who prefer a solo experience, it is our firm belief that Live and Uncut would be more enjoyable with human players (ie. friends).
Rare Extreme: Q9: Kameo elements of Power has been pushed back a fair bit with it's release date. Is this because the game was designed for the Nintendo Gamecube and now altering the software for Xbox has caused delays?
Rare: As with Star Fox Adventures, there was a certain delay in translating the software to a different console. Having worked on many different systems through the years, we'd be the first to say that each console has its own advantages and drawbacks. But in the end, no matter what system it comes out for, we're working extra hard to make sure that it looks positively spiffing.
Other information:
Other information we scrounged out of Rare includes confirmation that a media blow-out of screens and videos is on the way for Perfect Dark Zero. We also found out that there is a particular reason for the endless references in Grabbed by the Ghoulies to the Banjo-Kazooie games and confirmation (again) that there is indeed an Xbox Sabrewulf title in development.
Special thanks to the source for taking time out from your busy schedule.
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Marvellous Marmalade On Rissoles while Playing Goldeneye = MMORPG!!!11 :shock: