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Sea of Thieves is Getting One of Its Biggest Updates in Years on June 18

Rare is going big for Season 20 in Sea of Thieves, adding an all new way to play the game by letting players make their own experiences and modes.

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Donkey Kong 64 Settings Change Is a Game Changer on Switch

With the debut of Donkey Kong 64 on the N64 Nintendo Classics app, Switch users should take advantage of a settings option that may go unnoticed.

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Fan-Favorite Donkey Kong Game Finally Coming to Nintendo Switch Online

A fan-favorite retro Donkey Kong game is finally heading to Nintendo Switch Online next month.

Sea of Thieves addresses a controversy surrounding a disgraced former member of the game's Partner Program accused of inappropriate conduct with minors.
Sea of Thieves Controversy Pushes Developer to Reiterate Community Values

A recent controversy surrounding the Sea of Thieves player community prompts developer Rare to issue a reaffirmation about the game's core values.

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Sea of Thieves Adds Recurring 'Last Ship Standing' PvP Event

Sea of Thieves adds a brand-new PvP event called Last Ship Standing, which is recurring throughout Season 19: Act 3.

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Subscribers Have New Perks to Claim Right Now

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate adds over a dozen new perks, ranging from in-game currency and cosmetics to complimentary subscriptions and comic books.

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Banjo-Kazooie is Getting a Surprise New Release Later This Year

Banjo-Kazooie is receiving a surprise new release in June 2026, on a device that no one would have expected.

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This Might Be a Gen Z Take, But Sea of Thieves is the Best Rare Game

When the nostalgia goggles come off, it's clear that Sea of Thieves is better than GoldenEye 007, Banjo-Kazooie, and Rare's other old iconic titles.

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Pringles Is Giving Away Freebies in World of Warcraft, Sea of Thieves, Fallout 76, and The Outer Worlds 2, but There Are Some Catches

World of Warcraft, Sea of Thieves, Fallout 76, and The Outer Worlds 2 begin a free promotion with Pringles, but some fine print complicates things.

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17 Years Ago, Xbox Released the Best Banjo-Kazooie Game (And It Killed The Franchise)

The most divisive entry in Banjo-Kazooie may be the one that explains why the franchise disappeared and why its ideas feel somewhat familiar now.

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Fine, I'll Do It Myself: Xbox Has Neglected Banjo-Kazooie, So a PlayStation Gamer Has Taken Matters Into Their Own Hands

A talented PlayStation gamer takes matters into their own hands over Xbox's long-term neglect of the Banjo-Kazooie franchise.

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26 Years Ago, Rare Designed a Dinosaur RPG That Actually Became Star Fox Adventures

26 years ago, Rare's dinosaur-themed RPG was meant to be the company's biggest and final N64 title, but then Star Fox happened.

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Screenshots from Rare’s Canceled Everwild Have Reportedly Surfaced

A handful of pre-alpha Everwild screenshots surface online, offering another look at Rare's ill-fated game shortly following its cancellation.

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Upcoming Steam FPS Game Has Serious GoldenEye 007 Vibes

An upcoming first-person shooter catches the attention of retro game fans, as it feels like a spiritual successor to the legendary GoldenEye 007.

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Perfect Dark Reboot Was Almost Saved by Take-Two, But Deal Fell Through

A new report states that Take-Two Interactive almost saved the cancelled reboot of Perfect Dark, but the deal fell apart at the negotiating table.

Xbox’s Rare 40th Anniversary Controller is a Controversy Waiting to Happen
Xbox’s Rare 40th Anniversary Controller is a Controversy Waiting to Happen

A new limited-edition Rare 40th Anniversary 8BitDo Xbox controller comes at a bittersweet time due to recent Rare and Xbox developments

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Xbox Reveals New $90 Controller

In honor of a major milestone, Xbox fans can claim a new $90 controller that comes with some nifty features to justify the price tag.

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Donkey Kong Bananza is a Special Kind of Homecoming

Donkey Kong Bananza marks the first new DK-focused title in over a decade, but there's something that makes this homecoming even more special.

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Sea of Thieves Releases Big New Update for July 2025

Sea of Thieves releases a significant new update for July 2025.

Sea of Thieves is Taking One Page Out of Minecraft's Book, But It Could Take Even More
Sea of Thieves is Taking One Page Out of Minecraft's Book, But It Could Take Even More

Sea of Thieves is adding a big feature to the game next year that could be a game-changer, and it feels reminiscent of Minecraft.

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