Rare Historian
@peg-leg-perez.bsky.social
Historian of game studio Rare Ltd. Formerly of everything. Once appeared in an E3 trailer for a cool pirate game. Overly fanatical about Rare and Rare-adjacent studios
Bylines at @rareandfriends.bsky.social, @rare-gamer.bsky.social, and @windowscentral.com
Bylines at @rareandfriends.bsky.social, @rare-gamer.bsky.social, and @windowscentral.com
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Rare Historian
@peg-leg-perez.bsky.social
· Aug 23
Level 1 Music - Project Dream SNES
YouTube video by jephrenman
youtu.be
Would anyone be interested in hearing previously unrelased level music from the Project Dream SNES prototype by David Wise?
youtu.be/5B10j5ttZbk
youtu.be/5B10j5ttZbk
Felt I had to wear this hat and jacket if I was going to visit the motherland
January 29, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Felt I had to wear this hat and jacket if I was going to visit the motherland
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Banjo-Kazooie isn’t entirely made for ultra widescreen
January 26, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Banjo-Kazooie isn’t entirely made for ultra widescreen
Banjo-Kazooie Recompiled is out! I have my TV's Game Mode overlay on here to show the frame rate (240 fps!). It looks incredible, can't wait to play it in all its buttery smooth glory
January 25, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Banjo-Kazooie Recompiled is out! I have my TV's Game Mode overlay on here to show the frame rate (240 fps!). It looks incredible, can't wait to play it in all its buttery smooth glory
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We refreshed our Banjo-Kazooie collection last week with new pins and throw blankets!
Here's a look at some of what's currently available: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
Here's a look at some of what's currently available: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
January 22, 2026 at 7:29 PM
We refreshed our Banjo-Kazooie collection last week with new pins and throw blankets!
Here's a look at some of what's currently available: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
Here's a look at some of what's currently available: www.fangamer.com/collections/...
Happy squirrel appreciation day to all who celebrate
January 21, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Happy squirrel appreciation day to all who celebrate
2016 trend? Why not. What a fun year!
January 21, 2026 at 4:53 AM
2016 trend? Why not. What a fun year!
I work at a middle school. Today one of our sixth graders walked by, saw my laptop's protective case and said, "Is that Rare, like from Banjo-Kazooie?"
I couldn't have been more excited 🥹
I couldn't have been more excited 🥹
January 21, 2026 at 4:42 AM
I work at a middle school. Today one of our sixth graders walked by, saw my laptop's protective case and said, "Is that Rare, like from Banjo-Kazooie?"
I couldn't have been more excited 🥹
I couldn't have been more excited 🥹
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Video game music legend @grantkirkhope.bsky.social joins us on a new Kit & Krysta Podcast to discuss how Banjo-Kazooie made it into Smash Ultimate, behind the scenes stories from the Rare Nintendo 64 era and much more!
youtu.be/oJFYhnEz2rk
youtu.be/oJFYhnEz2rk
January 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Video game music legend @grantkirkhope.bsky.social joins us on a new Kit & Krysta Podcast to discuss how Banjo-Kazooie made it into Smash Ultimate, behind the scenes stories from the Rare Nintendo 64 era and much more!
youtu.be/oJFYhnEz2rk
youtu.be/oJFYhnEz2rk
It's been so hard to be active on here. Between Everwild's cancellation, Perfect Dark's cancellation, Gregg Mayles's departure, Sea of Thieves's uninspiring season 17, and the general state of Playtonic, it feels akin to 2010 all over again. The Rarenaisance feels over, and I've been very sad.
November 15, 2025 at 7:05 AM
It's been so hard to be active on here. Between Everwild's cancellation, Perfect Dark's cancellation, Gregg Mayles's departure, Sea of Thieves's uninspiring season 17, and the general state of Playtonic, it feels akin to 2010 all over again. The Rarenaisance feels over, and I've been very sad.
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Find it astonishing Microsoft are remaking OG halo (again) when the solution to their problems are right here
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Find it astonishing Microsoft are remaking OG halo (again) when the solution to their problems are right here
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What a sweet title screen. Makes me think of Galaxy Quest with its optimistically orchestral theme.
📺: Jet Force Gemini, Rare, 1999 (N64)
📺: Jet Force Gemini, Rare, 1999 (N64)
October 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
What a sweet title screen. Makes me think of Galaxy Quest with its optimistically orchestral theme.
📺: Jet Force Gemini, Rare, 1999 (N64)
📺: Jet Force Gemini, Rare, 1999 (N64)
According to my Xbox, my current plan is Game Pass Ultimate, and it does not include Keeper. Microsoft, what are you even doing? 🥴
@xbox.com @doublefine.com
@xbox.com @doublefine.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:33 AM
According to my Xbox, my current plan is Game Pass Ultimate, and it does not include Keeper. Microsoft, what are you even doing? 🥴
@xbox.com @doublefine.com
@xbox.com @doublefine.com
Rolled credits on Yooka-Replaylee!
What a fantastic remake - it looks, plays, and sounds infinitely better than the original. The additions were welcome and the changes were thoughtful and made the experience more enjoyable. I loved the experience start to finish.
I give it a 5/10 out of 11/20.
What a fantastic remake - it looks, plays, and sounds infinitely better than the original. The additions were welcome and the changes were thoughtful and made the experience more enjoyable. I loved the experience start to finish.
I give it a 5/10 out of 11/20.
October 16, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Rolled credits on Yooka-Replaylee!
What a fantastic remake - it looks, plays, and sounds infinitely better than the original. The additions were welcome and the changes were thoughtful and made the experience more enjoyable. I loved the experience start to finish.
I give it a 5/10 out of 11/20.
What a fantastic remake - it looks, plays, and sounds infinitely better than the original. The additions were welcome and the changes were thoughtful and made the experience more enjoyable. I loved the experience start to finish.
I give it a 5/10 out of 11/20.
Five Down.
Galleon Galaxy remains one of my favorite levels, based mostly on vibes. The color palette and music make it a joy to explore. And the galleon transformation is my favorite in the game. I struggled hard with the Kartos challenge, but got there eventually. Fun all around!
5 out of 10.
Galleon Galaxy remains one of my favorite levels, based mostly on vibes. The color palette and music make it a joy to explore. And the galleon transformation is my favorite in the game. I struggled hard with the Kartos challenge, but got there eventually. Fun all around!
5 out of 10.
October 15, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Five Down.
Galleon Galaxy remains one of my favorite levels, based mostly on vibes. The color palette and music make it a joy to explore. And the galleon transformation is my favorite in the game. I struggled hard with the Kartos challenge, but got there eventually. Fun all around!
5 out of 10.
Galleon Galaxy remains one of my favorite levels, based mostly on vibes. The color palette and music make it a joy to explore. And the galleon transformation is my favorite in the game. I struggled hard with the Kartos challenge, but got there eventually. Fun all around!
5 out of 10.
Shoutout to Gregg Mayles, the best footgolf coach a guy could ask for.
October 14, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Shoutout to Gregg Mayles, the best footgolf coach a guy could ask for.
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PROTIP: Rapidly fart underwater to swim faster.
October 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
PROTIP: Rapidly fart underwater to swim faster.
Four down.
Capital Cashino is great! It felt like a trip to a real entertainment center with lots of side games for challenges. And then they let you change into an attack helicopter for some weird reason. And the fan art gallery is spectacular. Fantastic all around!
5 out of 10.
Capital Cashino is great! It felt like a trip to a real entertainment center with lots of side games for challenges. And then they let you change into an attack helicopter for some weird reason. And the fan art gallery is spectacular. Fantastic all around!
5 out of 10.
October 13, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Four down.
Capital Cashino is great! It felt like a trip to a real entertainment center with lots of side games for challenges. And then they let you change into an attack helicopter for some weird reason. And the fan art gallery is spectacular. Fantastic all around!
5 out of 10.
Capital Cashino is great! It felt like a trip to a real entertainment center with lots of side games for challenges. And then they let you change into an attack helicopter for some weird reason. And the fan art gallery is spectacular. Fantastic all around!
5 out of 10.
Three down.
Moodymaze Marsh was a very pleasant surprise with its new lighting and glowing colors around the level. It changed it from dark and confusing to bright and delightful. Enjoyed all of the platforming challenges and new Pagie challenges. Struggled finding 3 Jiggys.
5 out of 10.
Moodymaze Marsh was a very pleasant surprise with its new lighting and glowing colors around the level. It changed it from dark and confusing to bright and delightful. Enjoyed all of the platforming challenges and new Pagie challenges. Struggled finding 3 Jiggys.
5 out of 10.
October 12, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Three down.
Moodymaze Marsh was a very pleasant surprise with its new lighting and glowing colors around the level. It changed it from dark and confusing to bright and delightful. Enjoyed all of the platforming challenges and new Pagie challenges. Struggled finding 3 Jiggys.
5 out of 10.
Moodymaze Marsh was a very pleasant surprise with its new lighting and glowing colors around the level. It changed it from dark and confusing to bright and delightful. Enjoyed all of the platforming challenges and new Pagie challenges. Struggled finding 3 Jiggys.
5 out of 10.
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After waiting several days to be collected by Banjo and Kazooie, an orange Jinjo was found dead on top of a large rock somewhere.
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paletteswap.site/dif...
October 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
After waiting several days to be collected by Banjo and Kazooie, an orange Jinjo was found dead on top of a large rock somewhere.
paletteswap.site/dif...
paletteswap.site/dif...
Two down.
Man I love the atmosphere of this level. And the Icymetric Palace is truly the Ultimate throwback. I feel the snowplow is still underutilized, but I enjoyed the little red coin race they added. Also I still love the little glow cavern!
5 out of 10
Man I love the atmosphere of this level. And the Icymetric Palace is truly the Ultimate throwback. I feel the snowplow is still underutilized, but I enjoyed the little red coin race they added. Also I still love the little glow cavern!
5 out of 10
October 10, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Two down.
Man I love the atmosphere of this level. And the Icymetric Palace is truly the Ultimate throwback. I feel the snowplow is still underutilized, but I enjoyed the little red coin race they added. Also I still love the little glow cavern!
5 out of 10
Man I love the atmosphere of this level. And the Icymetric Palace is truly the Ultimate throwback. I feel the snowplow is still underutilized, but I enjoyed the little red coin race they added. Also I still love the little glow cavern!
5 out of 10
O the stars, how they twinkle
Like a million squares
With improperly applied
Radial transparency effects
Like a million squares
With improperly applied
Radial transparency effects
October 10, 2025 at 1:51 AM
O the stars, how they twinkle
Like a million squares
With improperly applied
Radial transparency effects
Like a million squares
With improperly applied
Radial transparency effects
jiggyGet.mp3
(5 out of 10).
(5 out of 10).
October 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
jiggyGet.mp3
(5 out of 10).
(5 out of 10).
One down.
This game is amazing! Fixes nearly every issue I had with the original (and I was an apologist). Loving all of the new Pagies and the little Jiggy pieces. Also love Rextro's minigame glow-up!
5 out of 10.
This game is amazing! Fixes nearly every issue I had with the original (and I was an apologist). Loving all of the new Pagies and the little Jiggy pieces. Also love Rextro's minigame glow-up!
5 out of 10.
October 9, 2025 at 10:34 PM
One down.
This game is amazing! Fixes nearly every issue I had with the original (and I was an apologist). Loving all of the new Pagies and the little Jiggy pieces. Also love Rextro's minigame glow-up!
5 out of 10.
This game is amazing! Fixes nearly every issue I had with the original (and I was an apologist). Loving all of the new Pagies and the little Jiggy pieces. Also love Rextro's minigame glow-up!
5 out of 10.
I've already seen "whoa" spelled both correctly and as "woah" in Yooka-Replaylee.
5 out of 10.
5 out of 10.
October 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
I've already seen "whoa" spelled both correctly and as "woah" in Yooka-Replaylee.
5 out of 10.
5 out of 10.