24 sept. 2002 - Microsoft Acquires Video Game Powerhouse Rare Ltd.

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Sept. 24, 2002 — "Microsoft Corp. today announced it has purchased U.K.-based Rare Ltd., one of the world’s leading video game developers, further demonstrating Microsoft’s commitment to providing the most innovative interactive experiences available on its Xbox (TM) video game system. Rare has been the mastermind behind some of the most popular video games in history, including such global multimillion sellers as
“GoldenEye 007,” “Perfect Dark,” “Banjo-Kazooie”
and
“Donkey Kong 64.”
Under terms of the $375 million cash transaction, Rare will today begin creating exclusive console gaming blockbusters for Xbox."

https://news.microsoft.com/2002/09/24/microsoft-acquires-video-game-powerhouse-rare-ltd/

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