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Tue 03/09/02 at 13:47
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Thought you guys would be intrested in this if you haven't already see it

Please not that none of this article has been confirmed yet, and it's all just rumour.

Activision didn't have enough money, but Bill 'Richie Rich' Gates's company was willing to knock down 350 million for them. This is about 500 million Euro/dollar.

Microsoft is said to have held a meeting recently with Rare in a hotel near Twycross, the developer's base. A deal was made, and Microsoft will make make a big announcement at their X02 event in Seville later this month, where the company will showcase new exclusive Xbox titles.

The rumour continues. Perfect Dar Zero will be developed exclusively for Xbox. That would also be the reason why we haven't heard from it anymore since last year's E3.

Hmmmmm is this true, you guess is as good as mine.
Tue 03/09/02 at 13:47
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Posts: 21,800
Thought you guys would be intrested in this if you haven't already see it

Please not that none of this article has been confirmed yet, and it's all just rumour.

Activision didn't have enough money, but Bill 'Richie Rich' Gates's company was willing to knock down 350 million for them. This is about 500 million Euro/dollar.

Microsoft is said to have held a meeting recently with Rare in a hotel near Twycross, the developer's base. A deal was made, and Microsoft will make make a big announcement at their X02 event in Seville later this month, where the company will showcase new exclusive Xbox titles.

The rumour continues. Perfect Dar Zero will be developed exclusively for Xbox. That would also be the reason why we haven't heard from it anymore since last year's E3.

Hmmmmm is this true, you guess is as good as mine.
Tue 03/09/02 at 14:37
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Tiltawhirl wrote:
> The rumour continues. Perfect Dark Zero will be developed exclusively
> for Xbox.

God damn. That was one of my most anticipated titles for GameCube! Good thing I ordered an Xbox last night :)
Tue 03/09/02 at 15:18
"High polygon count"
Posts: 15,624
So now Xbox is a kiddie console too? Oh no!

Save me, PS2 - you're my only hope!

;-p
Tue 03/09/02 at 15:54
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These rumours are probably nothing but flibbertegibbertry, scandalmongery, tittle-tattle and idle prattle.

Still, I hope it's true.
Tue 03/09/02 at 15:57
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"ProGolfer"
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well least we can use this against the nintys when hey invade.
Tue 03/09/02 at 16:15
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To be honest if Rare where bought out by Microsoft then it wouldn't be so bad, if they where bought by Sony then i'd cry. I wouldn't mind having to buy an Xbox bu i'd nevber in a million years want a PS2.
Tue 03/09/02 at 16:52
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"Ninty's best friend"
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oh joy we get a few crappy games from a crappy ninty developer oh joy.
Tue 03/09/02 at 18:09
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~Resurection~ wrote:
> oh joy we get a few crappy games from a crappy ninty developer oh joy.

Goldeneye and Perfect Dark were both in the same league as Halo if not better so don't go calling Rare crap...
Tue 03/09/02 at 18:12
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"Ninty's best friend"
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auf deutsch wrote:
> ~Resurection~ wrote:
> oh joy we get a few crappy games from a crappy ninty developer oh
> joy.
>
> Goldeneye and Perfect Dark were both in the same league as Halo if not
> better so don't go calling Rare crap...

LOL there in completly seperate divisions mate :)
Tue 03/09/02 at 18:14
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~Resurection~ wrote:
> oh joy we get a few crappy games from a crappy ninty developer oh joy.

Oh God, you really have no idea do you?

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