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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts due in November [update]
by Ludwig Kietzmann 
on May 13th 2008 10:43AM
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Reader Comments (88)
Posted: May 13th 2008 11:38AM (Unverified) said
I hear you Fenix, that was the CLOSEST sweep I have ever seen in any sport. I was on pins and nails during Game 4, aside from getting the TRUE Sox fans and not the bandwagoners to chant CUBS SUCK at the Bar I was at.
That Sox playoff run was one of the best ever. FOUR complete games, in a ROW. That will never happen again.
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That Sox playoff run was one of the best ever. FOUR complete games, in a ROW. That will never happen again.
Posted: May 13th 2008 11:24AM einhanderkiller said
GameSpot put up their preview on the game.
http://www.gamespot.com/n64/action/banjotooie/news.html?sid=6190499
http://www.gamespot.com/n64/action/banjotooie/news.html?sid=6190499
Posted: May 13th 2008 11:32AM (Unverified) said
Woah, cool thanks man. So its gonna have online too where you can race your custom built machines! They said the games 6 worlds look gorgeous :D
DO WANT!!!
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DO WANT!!!
Posted: May 13th 2008 11:29AM (Unverified) said
November just became a BIG DEAL...
And thats real folks. I can't wait. Now if they could work on those blocky legs. Surely next gen doesn't mean blocks...?
And thats real folks. I can't wait. Now if they could work on those blocky legs. Surely next gen doesn't mean blocks...?
Posted: May 13th 2008 11:40AM (Unverified) said
Sorry BackupSecondCityMr.IrrelevantAssassin, those blocky legs are part of the look of Banjo, they are here to stay.
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Posted: May 13th 2008 12:35PM spin cycle said
Right, because November wasn't going to be a big deal until now. Hell, we all know November is always such a quiet month for video gaming.
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Posted: May 13th 2008 11:41AM FredFredrickson said
Hopefully this game is as fun as it looks!
Posted: May 13th 2008 11:59AM Pandaman said
So I saw them building cars and I thought to myself,
"Yep! Thats why I play Banjo!"
Also, wtf at the killing Mario
"Yep! Thats why I play Banjo!"
Also, wtf at the killing Mario
Posted: May 18th 2008 6:38PM (Unverified) said
So nobody's going to comment on Banjo's plane blowing up a 3D replica of the original Super Mario sprite? Bold, Rare, bold.
Posted: May 13th 2008 12:01PM Ranus Studios said
Aw crap. November is getting expensive again.
Posted: May 13th 2008 12:15PM foxhound said
tooooooooie? :B
Posted: May 13th 2008 12:20PM (Unverified) said
i dont understand why u guys are hating on his calf muscles
u all have chicken legs im sure :P
u all have chicken legs im sure :P
Posted: May 13th 2008 12:37PM (Unverified) said
Wow, Banjo and Mario used to be friends... Or at least he was a friend of a friend?
This was the game that made me want to get a 360, but all this vehicle stuff? It looks like GTA meets Lego meets Diddy Kong Racing meets a little bit of Banjo-Kazooie.
This was the game that made me want to get a 360, but all this vehicle stuff? It looks like GTA meets Lego meets Diddy Kong Racing meets a little bit of Banjo-Kazooie.
Posted: May 13th 2008 1:17PM (Unverified) said
you can see mario in that trailer: http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o105/m1ke44/banjo.jpg
Posted: May 13th 2008 1:25PM (Unverified) said
Hahhahah I can't believe I missed that, that's freakin awesome. I wonder though if nintendo will let them keep it in once they catch on.
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Posted: May 13th 2008 1:35PM (Unverified) said
Its at 1:45 if peeps just wanna skip straight to that part.
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Posted: May 13th 2008 1:14PM (Unverified) said
I'm not sure I like the emphasis on vehicles yet. If done right it'll probably be like jak 2 or 3 (which is good) but if done bad it'll just be another Rare flop. Guess I'm cautiously optimistic for now
Posted: May 13th 2008 2:12PM (Unverified) said
Hmmm...well, seeing as how Rare really hasn't made a good game since they left Nintendo, I can't help but be kind of skeptical about this one. Not to mention, there's a problem similar to Viva Pinata's, namely that most of the target audience owns a Wii. I'm just really really hoping they don't screw up my Banjo. This looks...different, but not bad. Yet.
Posted: May 13th 2008 2:19PM (Unverified) said
P.S.
The first thing that popped into my head when I saw the vehicles was OMGWTF GUMMISHIPS??!?! You have to admit, there's a lot of similarities, especially with the anthropomorphic talking animals as pilots.
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The first thing that popped into my head when I saw the vehicles was OMGWTF GUMMISHIPS??!?! You have to admit, there's a lot of similarities, especially with the anthropomorphic talking animals as pilots.
Posted: May 13th 2008 2:18PM Jacksons said
Like most of you, I'll remain cautiously optimistic. Here's hoping there's no driving/flying through rings minigames (why must damned near every platformer with a vehicle have this?)
Posted: May 13th 2008 3:07PM (Unverified) said
Banjo-Threeie, but with emphasis on vehicles, and NOT called Banjo-Threeie?
The game that made me want to get a 360 no longer has made me want to get a 360. D:
The game that made me want to get a 360 no longer has made me want to get a 360. D:
Posted: May 13th 2008 3:45PM cesaria said
Can't say I'm happy with the character redesign, but on a separate note: *ahem* HELL YEAH!!!
Posted: May 13th 2008 4:29PM jake18oly said
It surprises me how negative a lot of people are acting towards this game. It looks very interesting and sounds very original. The games premise sounds pretty fun and I like the design style. I wasn't too interested in this game before but after seeing this I am very interested.
Posted: May 13th 2008 8:09PM Celor said
This looks alright, but I'd rather have a Psychonauts sequel... oh well, one can always dream.
Posted: May 13th 2008 8:10PM (Unverified) said
One of my favorite games... destroyed. BLASPHEMY! One of the best platformers ever made is now a racing game? Bummer. And what's with the "heavy-metalification" of the music? Do they think that's what will make this cartoon appeal to the "adults". Misguided and clueless... Sorry Rare.... you lost me on this one. :(
Posted: May 13th 2008 9:13PM Lijik said
The metal version of the remix was originally a hidden musicbite in Kameo, they're probably just using it since its become the iconic "Next gen" version of the theme since it was discovered in Kameo.
Furthermore the music was also used in the teaser trailer last year, and you did see that right? I mean if it was one of favorite games, I'm sure you did. Complaining about that small, small, tiny aspect NOW seems like a waste especially since the ingame music was performed by a live orchestra in the city of Prague.
Finally, its not really a racing game. View the vehicles as an extension to your moveset that is highly customizable (at least thats the theory).
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Furthermore the music was also used in the teaser trailer last year, and you did see that right? I mean if it was one of favorite games, I'm sure you did. Complaining about that small, small, tiny aspect NOW seems like a waste especially since the ingame music was performed by a live orchestra in the city of Prague.
Finally, its not really a racing game. View the vehicles as an extension to your moveset that is highly customizable (at least thats the theory).
Posted: May 13th 2008 8:13PM (Unverified) said
Dude, I want the new version of the theme song! That is so badass lol
Posted: May 13th 2008 8:16PM ZENegade said
As a disclaimer, I'm a Sony fanboy.
That being said, game looks damned good. Not LittleBigPlanet good, but like Viva Pinata good (and I really like Viva Pinata's style).
Looks aren't everything though. I'm as disappointed as everyone else is with the whole emphasis on vehicles. Platformers aren't fucking pure anymore! I was hoping for a good 3D platformer to rival Galaxy. Not that I have a Wii nor a 360 (PS3 FTW), but yeah I was hoping my opposition would at least have something to compete with LittleBigPlanet. Well, 360 needs its guns and vehicles, so... congrats M$ fanboys?
...I guess?
That being said, game looks damned good. Not LittleBigPlanet good, but like Viva Pinata good (and I really like Viva Pinata's style).
Looks aren't everything though. I'm as disappointed as everyone else is with the whole emphasis on vehicles. Platformers aren't fucking pure anymore! I was hoping for a good 3D platformer to rival Galaxy. Not that I have a Wii nor a 360 (PS3 FTW), but yeah I was hoping my opposition would at least have something to compete with LittleBigPlanet. Well, 360 needs its guns and vehicles, so... congrats M$ fanboys?
...I guess?
Posted: May 13th 2008 8:18PM Batzarro The worlds WOrst Detect said
Looks sweet. WOnder if it plays sweet, too...
Posted: May 13th 2008 9:32PM (Unverified) said
I was about 98% (literally) done with the original Banjo and my save file got corrupted. I have held an angry grudge ever since. I might have to forgive and forget because this looks sweet. I love platformers, all the way back to Pitfall! on the 2600.
Speaking of platformers, here's a gem that no one ever seems to mention: Mickey's Castle of Illusion on the Genesis. Beautiful 2D art and animation, creative deisgn. They should put that out on Live Arcade or Wii Shop.
Speaking of platformers, here's a gem that no one ever seems to mention: Mickey's Castle of Illusion on the Genesis. Beautiful 2D art and animation, creative deisgn. They should put that out on Live Arcade or Wii Shop.
Posted: May 13th 2008 11:15PM Lijik said
Another forgotten gem of platforming is Jazz Jackrabbit 2. I'm not sure why exactly since its the best 2d platformer with (imo) some of the best sprite animation around, great multiplayer modes, and a very intuitive level editor.
Yet every time I mention it I get a ton of people going "I loved Jazz Jackrabbit! Never knew they made a sequel"
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Yet every time I mention it I get a ton of people going "I loved Jazz Jackrabbit! Never knew they made a sequel"
Posted: May 13th 2008 11:10PM (Unverified) said
Is it just me or does this look particularly lame?
Posted: May 13th 2008 11:44PM PyrosNine said
Am I the only one thinking...."Gummi Blocks?"
Gummi Helicopter, Gummi Car, Gummi tank, Gummi Hovercraft....
Gummi Helicopter, Gummi Car, Gummi tank, Gummi Hovercraft....
Posted: May 14th 2008 1:09AM tigelms said
What is Rare implying by blowing up Mario? Are they trashing a company that helped them realize their height of popularity and creativity? Rare was big back in the day. Now they are with Microsoft, and really, they are shadows of their former selves. It's like Utah Jazz fans booing Derek Fisher. For what? It's garbage.
Posted: May 14th 2008 11:21AM (Unverified) said
garbage. Sure it will be fun but its not a true banjo kazooie part 3. This sucks, RARE, you have done a lot of fans injustice who dreamed of treasure chest cove and freezeasy peak. This was one of the biggest games I was looking forward to on the 360. Platformers are so hard to find now days. Truly and sincerely disappointed.
Posted: May 14th 2008 12:13PM (Unverified) said
Many overly optimistic people are taking the sit back and watch approach hoping that it's not what it looks like, a vehicle design game with a small emphasis on the actual character, Banjo-Kazooie. However it is confirmed from the official RAREWARE.com site that the game will DROP the original "core gameplay mechanics" of Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie and focus MAINLY on vehicle design as the CORE gameplay mechanics. Yes, sure, it will be fun, I have no doubt. BUT BUT BUT. We're not getting what original fans wanted, a true Banjo-Threeie. That's it, no debate required.
Posted: May 18th 2008 6:42PM (Unverified) said
I should point out that I made this comment a week ago and only just now got around to confirming it ಠ_ಠ
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