infexxionBanjo-Kazooie is back!!!!
Microsoft kicked off its European game event, X06, with a CG video of Rare's most beloved platform characters, Banjo-Kazooie, delighting the crowd with a one- to two-minute video of the colorful characters.
Aside from Perfect Dark, Banjo-Kazooie represents Rare's most popular original characters (of which there are very few), and harken back to an older time in videogames when 3D platformers were on the rise, thanks to Nintendo's Super Mario 64.
The video started with a crayon drawing of Rare's name, followed by a seemingly white 2D screen, on which Banjo-Kazooie appear. The duo appear on foot, looking around and seeing they are in a room that needs their special talents. There are gold notes on one side, and coins on the other side of the room, and Banjo appears intrigued and puzzled. The duo spots a door on the other side of the white oasis. Banjo tries to open it, but can't. He then pulls off Kazooie, and screws up his beak to fit the keyhole in the imaginary portal. The trick works and the pair decide to walk on through to the other side, where the grass was greener.
The return of Banjo-Kazooie is more than significant for Rare, which stepped up with two titles at Xbox 360's launch, only one of which was a fan favorite (PDZ). While people are mildly excited about Viva Pinata, there is so much built-up love and loyalty for this franchise that its mere existence is sure to delight fans. Microsoft announced simply that Banjo-Kazooie, full stop. It need not be said that the game is exclusive to Xbox 360, but no release date nor any details were announced.
On that note, I can make some simple speculations. Obviously Banjo-Kazooie is not coming out any time this year, so the earliest it could come out is 2007. Second, the full name probably isn't Banjo-Kazooie, though that's all Rare showed on its video wall. Third, the game is intrinsically a platformer, and the X06 video gave us full indications that its platforming ways will continue. The characters, which appeared to be in CG (not real-time video), were highly detailed, with super Conker fur (TM), highly animated moves and exaggerated expressions. While the original Banjo-Kazooie wasn't especially an original idea - it played like an enhanced Super Mario 64 - it had its perks. Rare created great puzzles, interesting uses of the dual characters, and an especially huge and gorgeous world in which to play. Hopefully, Rare will innovate the genre and blend it with action and adventure genres to an even further degree, while adding voices and unique Achievements special to the new game. Look for more details on BK soon.
To me this title has always been a fun and relaxing game. I loved the characters and there attuides, Rare to me always have that thing for me where they bring some amazing characters some can be serious and others can be so much more entertaining. It is amazing that Rare is bringing this title back!! Hope to will be a great game where all the gamers can Enjoy!
Aside from Perfect Dark, Banjo-Kazooie represents Rare's most popular original characters (of which there are very few), and harken back to an older time in videogames when 3D platformers were on the rise, thanks to Nintendo's Super Mario 64.
The video started with a crayon drawing of Rare's name, followed by a seemingly white 2D screen, on which Banjo-Kazooie appear. The duo appear on foot, looking around and seeing they are in a room that needs their special talents. There are gold notes on one side, and coins on the other side of the room, and Banjo appears intrigued and puzzled. The duo spots a door on the other side of the white oasis. Banjo tries to open it, but can't. He then pulls off Kazooie, and screws up his beak to fit the keyhole in the imaginary portal. The trick works and the pair decide to walk on through to the other side, where the grass was greener.
The return of Banjo-Kazooie is more than significant for Rare, which stepped up with two titles at Xbox 360's launch, only one of which was a fan favorite (PDZ). While people are mildly excited about Viva Pinata, there is so much built-up love and loyalty for this franchise that its mere existence is sure to delight fans. Microsoft announced simply that Banjo-Kazooie, full stop. It need not be said that the game is exclusive to Xbox 360, but no release date nor any details were announced.
On that note, I can make some simple speculations. Obviously Banjo-Kazooie is not coming out any time this year, so the earliest it could come out is 2007. Second, the full name probably isn't Banjo-Kazooie, though that's all Rare showed on its video wall. Third, the game is intrinsically a platformer, and the X06 video gave us full indications that its platforming ways will continue. The characters, which appeared to be in CG (not real-time video), were highly detailed, with super Conker fur (TM), highly animated moves and exaggerated expressions. While the original Banjo-Kazooie wasn't especially an original idea - it played like an enhanced Super Mario 64 - it had its perks. Rare created great puzzles, interesting uses of the dual characters, and an especially huge and gorgeous world in which to play. Hopefully, Rare will innovate the genre and blend it with action and adventure genres to an even further degree, while adding voices and unique Achievements special to the new game. Look for more details on BK soon.
To me this title has always been a fun and relaxing game. I loved the characters and there attuides, Rare to me always have that thing for me where they bring some amazing characters some can be serious and others can be so much more entertaining. It is amazing that Rare is bringing this title back!! Hope to will be a great game where all the gamers can Enjoy!
