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Gaming Icon Gregg Mayles Leaves Rare Amid Everwild Cancellation

7/4/2025

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After an impressive 35-year journey, Gregg Mayles, a pivotal force in British gaming, has bid farewell to Rare, coinciding with the disappointing cancellation of Everwild. Known for his work on beloved games like Donkey Kong Country and Sea of Thieves, his exit casts a shadow over Rare's future, leaving fans anxious about the studio's next steps.

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After an impressive 35-year journey, Gregg Mayles, a pivotal force in British gaming, has bid farewell to Rare, coinciding with the disappointing cancellation of Everwild. Known for his work on beloved games like Donkey Kong Country and Sea of Thieves, his exit casts a shadow over Rare's future, leaving fans anxious about the studio's next steps.