Latest news, press releases and some Rare background   Want to learn more about Rare's origins, or later developments in its action-packed 20-year lifecycle? Then rest assured you've clicked your way to the right place.   Now hammer away at one of the links below to investigate Rare's past, present and maybe even its ruddy future.   Latest: September 25, 2008 Pre-order Nuts & Bolts! Get Banjo-Kazooie for free! Nice. Press Releases Details on game launches, DLC packs for Xbox 360 titles, soundtrack CDs, contests and spin-offs, the original MGS acquisition statement and anything else that comes up. Company Profile From the Ultimate days in Ashby to the MGS Rare days in bustling Twycross: a full rundown of the company's history along with a few words on where we stand today. Awards A list of our wins and nominations in the high-profile AIAS, BAFTA and Develop game industry awards ceremonies, from 1998 (year of the GoldenEye cleanup) onwards.