Rare

Description:

Rare, formerly known as Rareware, is a software development company based in Twycross, Leicestershire, UK. Rare is currently expanding its operations with a new facility in Birmingham.

The company was formed in 1985 and developed many legendary titles for Nintendo including R.C. Pro-Am, Donkey Kong Country, and GoldenEye 007.

In 2002, the studio was purchased by Microsoft Game Studios and is best known for its work on launch titles Kameo and Perfect Dark Zero as well as the design of the Xbox 360's Avatars and the Viva Piñata franchise.

Currently Rare is a leading studio in the development and implementation of software for Kinect -- Microsoft's proprietary, controller-free human interface device.

Website: www.rareware.com