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''Diddy Kong Racing'', released in 1997, is a cart racer similar to ''Mario Kart'' but with an adventure mode, an anomaly for the genre. This was released as Rare's Project ''Dream'', originally a SNES RPG, became the 3D platformer ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''. ''Banjo'' was released in 1998 to critical and commercial acclaim, and is credited with improving upon the ''Super Mario 64'' formula with its focus on collecting, platforming, and exploration. A sequel, ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', was released in 2000 to similar success. ''Tooie'' expanded upon the formula of its predecessor and added enhancements such as more playable characters, expanded worlds, and a multiplayer mode.
''Diddy Kong Racing'', released in 1997, is a cart racer similar to ''Mario Kart'' but with an adventure mode, an anomaly for the genre. This was released as Rare's Project ''Dream'', originally a SNES RPG, became the 3D platformer ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]''. ''Banjo'' was released in 1998 to critical and commercial acclaim, and is credited with improving upon the ''Super Mario 64'' formula with its focus on collecting, platforming, and exploration. A sequel, ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'', was released in 2000 to similar success. ''Tooie'' expanded upon the formula of its predecessor and added enhancements such as more playable characters, expanded worlds, and a multiplayer mode.
The last Nintendo 64 game Rare released was ''Conker's Bad Fur Day'' which is controverial for its highly vulgar nature, depicting drunkenness, cartoon violence and blood, and humor considered inappropriate for minors (including intense profanity, with only the most obscene words censored). The game also serves as a parody of the 3D platforming genre, satirizing many games including those made by Nintendo and Rare. While considered a critical darling due to the high esteem critics held it in, it was a commercial failure. This is attributed to Nintendo refusing to promote the game due to its content. The game did not appear in its ''Nintendo Power'' periodical nor in other venues. Rare self-published the game in North America and Europe, while THQ published the game in Australia as Nintendo refused to publish the title. Due to this, the game has become a "cult classic" and the game consistently sells for high amounts of money on [[eBay]] due to the lackluster sales it had. ''Conker'' appears in the ''[[Rare Replay]]'' compilation on [[Xbox One]] in its original state.
Citing the cost of game development rising, Rare requested that Nintendo purchase the remaining 51 percent of shares in the company. Nintendo refused, leading Rare to search for another buyer. Rare produced one last game for Nintendo, ''Star Fox Adventures'', based on Nintendo's ''Star Fox'' IP. Originally called ''Dinosaur Planet'', Rare made the game into a ''Star Fox'' game per the request of key Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto. ''Star Fox Adventures'' as met with lackluster critical reception and sales.
===Microsoft buyout===
===Microsoft buyout===