Rare founding bros bounce, vets fill in
Four years after their studio was acquired by Microsoft, Rare co-founders Chris and Tim Stamper are calling it quits. Microsoft has denied speculation that the brothers' departure is due to poor sales of Viva Piñata or the string of generally disappointing titles since the $377 million buyout. Exactly where the Stampers will land next has yet to be disclosed.
Rare veterans Mark Betteridge and Gregg Mayles will take over as studio director and creative director.
