Rare's Next Title: The Fast & The Furriest

[AzBat]

According To Xbox360Fanboy.com Rare's next title will be a party-style game running on Live Arcade. Think Viva Pinata Party Animals or Mario Kart/Party.

will feature all kinds of sports based mini-games that include a 100 meter dash, bungee run, hurdles and tip-tup curling. Rare also has plans to release XBLM content packs that'll expand the event offerings including croquet, bowling, volleyball, fishing and various target games

You'll also be able to choose between different Rare characters like Conker, Banjo, etc. and you'll also be able to use the Live Vision camera for face mapping and control on most games(though not required). They also mentioned that Rare experimented with a wand-type motion controller, but the idea was scrapped.

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/01/04/the-fast-and-the-furriest-rares-latest-xbla-project/

Tommy McClain

 

[archangelmorph]

They also mentioned that Rare experimented with a wiimote-type motion controller, but the idea was scrapped.

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[AlNom]

Well, maybe they should release it on the Wii. Why not? It might actually sell more as a $20 disc title.

 

[Acert93]

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I am not sure if you know this, but if you browse the recent thread on the motion controller you will see Microsoft has researched a vast array of HIDs and GUI designs, including motion sensative formats, for a very long time. They hold a number of patents as well as licenses. And yes, some of them pre-date the Wii and specifically note the possible use in games.

Nintendo may have introduced the idea as a successful mainstream implimentation, and for that they deserve credit. But Microsoft has long been interested in devices, like motion sensing wands, and their possible software applications--including gaming.

Personally, I think it is really clear that the Wiimote was a huge gamble. Nintendo is fortunate to have the resources, notably developers, who could weather the storm of crappy third party efforts and had built a business model that was largely indifferent to 3rd parties and focused strongly on well established IPs that appeal to a wide demographic.

A Wii like console from Sony/MS would not have fairly nearly as well. The gamble alone would have turned investor stomachs and their business models would have posed serious roadblocks.