Previous title: Playtonic Games - Rare Reborn
I'm not sure how many are aware of this, but thought I'd drop this here as it was pointed out to me the other day:
http://www.playtonicgames.com/
tl;dr:
We’ve got the bloke who programmed Donkey Kong Country, the character designer behind Banjo and Kazooie, and the artist who made your console fit to burst with lavish environments across a decade’s worth of adventure games.
Basically Playtonic Games is composed of most of Rare's former best talent, freed from Microsoft's vile clutches and ready to work on a game they want to make. And I'm quite excited. From what I understand, they're working on a spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie, which is what we all need. Well, those of us who liked B-K that is. It's sad that they no longer have access to the original bear and bird, but I'm sure they'll be able to crank out something just as lovable and enjoyable.
I'm hyped.