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Ex-Rare Dev: Microsoft Stopped Us From Making Killer Instinct 3

Posted on Wednesday, August 22 @ 08:17:35 Eastern by Alex_Osborn


The story of developer Rare is undoubtedly one of the most tragic downfalls in all of video game history. How could the developer behind iconic titles like Goldeneye and Killer Instinct, now be working on Xbox Live avatars and motion-centric sports games? According to former Rare employee Donnchadh Murphy, it's all Microsoft's fault.

In an interview with Not Enough Shaders, Murphy explained that after Microsoft purchased the studio, the team was looking forward to creating Killer Instinct 3, only to be shot down by the Big M. "We all wanted to make KI3, but Microsoft [was] more interested in broadening their demographic than making another fighting game. So it never got made, I doubt it ever will,” he said.

Murphy went on to speak directly to the relationship between Rare and Microsoft, saying that Microsoft's need for control didn't mesh well with Rare's desire for a bit more freedom. "Personally I don’t think it was a great mix. At first it seemed that they wouldn’t interfere much, but it was soon clear that they were more interested in using Rare to help aim at a younger market" he added. "This stifled a lot of creativity, Rare was renowned for their diverse portfolio, so to not be involved in making Mature games was a real blow.”

What a shame. What a crying shame indeed.

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  • ballabert
    ballabert
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Aug 22nd, 2012 at 10:28 am
    Tell me why those Anonymous chodes keep targeting Sony?
    BTW if you're in Anonymous I meant "chodes" in the nicest possible manner (please don't destroy me)
    1 0
  • Klandathu
    Klandathu
    Joined: Apr 2008
    Posted: Aug 22nd, 2012 at 10:43 am
    Not sure what this has to do with Anonymous, but...ok.
    0 1
  • ballabert
    ballabert
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Aug 22nd, 2012 at 12:29 pm
    I guess nothing but I just can't see why they target Sony so much when M$ just seems like a way more legitimate target. My vain attmpt at humor...
    0 1
  • 213EDD
    213EDD
    Joined: Sep 2007
    Posted: Aug 22nd, 2012 at 12:51 pm
    Actually they've no idea who actually committed the crime, but have pinned it on a former lulzsec member.
    0 2
  • OdiousLupous
    OdiousLupous
    Joined: Jul 2011
    Posted: Aug 22nd, 2012 at 1:24 pm
    I always wondered why they never made KI3, the game would have sold really well in its popularity.
    0 0
  • danielrbischoff
    danielrbischoff
    Joined: Nov 2009
    Posted: Aug 22nd, 2012 at 2:14 pm
    It's at a point now where a KI3 would do well because the 360 is aimed squarely at that demographic (regardless of the motion control stuff).
    0 0
  • shandog137
    shandog137
    Joined: Mar 2007
    Posted: Aug 22nd, 2012 at 2:54 pm
    After the way in which MK was received Ithought it would have definetly been a good time to put out KI3. Sometimes you just gotta step back from the numbers and do some fan service.
    0 0
  • UghRochester
    UghRochester
    Joined: Jun 2006
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 4:55 am
    I wonder what would happen if they brought Killer Instinct to the XBLA. You think that would sell well due to nostalgia? If they already have, my mistake.
    0 0
  • MajorStryker
    MajorStryker
    Joined: Aug 2012
    Posted: Aug 23rd, 2012 at 6:18 pm
    I always wondered why Killer Instinct 3 was never made.
    0 0
  • inferno003
    inferno003
    Joined: Jul 2012
    Posted: Aug 27th, 2012 at 7:23 pm
    DAMN IT! ive been hoping for KI3 even if it was a arcade game... sad it will never happen!
    0 0

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