Shacknews Highlights Rare's Gap Between Releases in Weekend Discussion

A recent Shacknews weekend community thread noted that Rare has not released a new video game title in nearly ten years.

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As the weekend draws to a close, online community discussions have highlighted notable milestones within the video game industry. A recent post on Shacknews pointed out that studio Rare has not launched a brand new video game title in nearly a decade. The observation was part of a broader conversation reflecting on modern game development timelines, classic titles, and industry standards.

Alongside the discussion regarding development cycles, the community thread touched on various other topics including music tracks, machine shops, and coffee. The weekly feature also recapped recent site content, including reviews and features covering Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, Soulframe, and Fable Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter. Readers and community members shared what they were playing over the weekend in the accompanying comment thread.

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  1. ShacknewsEstablished publication · recorded Sep 21, 2026
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