[BreakABone]

Well yes Rare could become a 3rd party, but it seems to be a very iill move for the ocmpany at their current stance.

I mean Rare has a reputuion of making excellent games even if they must go through delay after delay. (Just look at SFA which has technically been in development for like 4 years) No 3rd party could really survive the Rare goes. Not only that but they like to push the graphical boundaries which takes both time and money.

Then there comes the small little nuggest that Nintendo owns all of Rare's franchises which would really hurt if they became a 3rd party. I mean even as a 3rd party they would need the rights from Nintendo to make sequels on such games as PD and Conker. I mean most 3rd parties must start from scratch but to be so recognized and not be able to give fans what they want.