games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 


Latest screens and trailer for Banjo-Tooie XBLA excite photo

You know what today is, don't you? An average, boring Wednesday. But exactly one week from now? Why that's the day Banjo-Tooie comes out on Xbox LIVE Arcade, of course.

At 1200 Microsoft Points, I can understand how some of you might be hesitant to purchase the game, especially if you already own the N64 cartridge. Still, there are a couple of enticing reasons out there, like full support for Stop 'N' Swop, an improved draw distance, and a smoother frame rate.

Or, if you're a competitive prick like I can be from time to time, there's always the online leaderboards to look forward to. Rare has given us a few screenshots and a trailer for Banjo-Tooie, which should bring back both the happy and painful (see: Saucer of Peril) memories.


LAUNCH GALLERY (6 IMAGES)
Photo Photo Photo Photo Photo Photo
 

Continue: More Xbox Live Arcade stories





prev next

14 comments | showing # 1 to 14

enigma343's Avatar
enigma343 at 04/22/2009 12:48
I can't wait to play this again. I'll probably get it closer to summer break, so I have something to do.
ryu89's Avatar
ryu89 at 04/22/2009 12:51
Will canary mary still be a bitch? The answer is yes.
Pyroph's Avatar
Pyroph at 04/22/2009 13:03
Can't wait, Tooie is my favorite N64 game.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 04/22/2009 13:04
GLEEEEEEEEEE!

Everyone needs to buy this. Collectathons may have gone out of style, but this is still a fantastic game that's even better than it's predecessor.
GunSlap's Avatar
GunSlap at 04/22/2009 13:06
I miss this game. Should I buy it again... or just plug my N64 back in?
Arttemis's Avatar
Arttemis at 04/22/2009 13:18
I'm hoping Amazon's XBLA store will have this for $10 instead of $15, like it's doing with Flock! I think I'll just wait until then since I could easily just play an HD version of this using Project64 on my PC.
ErigBurger's Avatar
ErigBurger at 04/22/2009 13:18
Can't wait to see how Stop n' Swop works. And this looks amazing. I'm buying both of the XBLA games and not gonna bother with Nuts & Bolts. Hopefully others do the same so we get a true B-K3.
oknd's Avatar
oknd at 04/22/2009 13:22
Will it have the mutliplayer modes available online? (too lazy to look it up myself)
They we're actually fun together with some friends.
Discarded Couch Sandwich's Avatar
Discarded Couch Sandwich at 04/22/2009 13:44
I really didn't like Tooie the most recent time I played it, but this trailer has got me psyched for all the things I did love about the game as a kid! I think next week i'll be downloading both this and Banjo Kazooie for the Xbox, just for Stop-n-Swap awesomeness! My curiosity requires it.
Wghj55's Avatar
Wghj55 at 04/22/2009 14:12
I just finished Banjo Kazooie the other week and got all the Stop 'n Swop eggs, so this will be a must buy.
CRAZYAPE69's Avatar
CRAZYAPE69 at 04/22/2009 14:46
i can't wait to play it on the xbox, just so i can get to mr patches, hear his awesome music and acctually have a chance of aiming at the patches lol
Chronic Logic's Avatar
Chronic Logic at 04/22/2009 15:17
1200 points is a bit too much, how about knocking down a couple hundred points? Although the stop and swap feature is cool. I did get a vague understanding of the features thanks to game shark on the N64 version.
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 04/22/2009 16:10
I'm so looking forward to it. I never got to play it on the N64.
Vhaius's Avatar
Vhaius at 04/22/2009 18:00
I played this game on my N64 on and off for about 2 years. Can't wait.
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos



    Win this!
    Reminder: We're giving away six copies of Magnacarta 2!



    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Mahjongg Artifacts 2 review
    Dragon Age: Origins review
    Lost Winds: The Winter of the Melodias review
    Osmos review
    Space Invaders Extreme 2 review
    Half-Minute Hero review
    JU-ON: The Grudge review
    Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble review
    Thexder Neo review
    Domino Rally review
    more reviews
    PS3's 256-player MAG
    Rooms The Main Building
    Skate 3
    Hudson's bringing back the Bonk
    James Cameron's Avatar
    Bomberman Battlefest
    Calling
    Bad Company 2's multiplayer
    Partying like it's 1959 in BioShock 2's multiplayer
    BioShock 2 through the eyes of Big Daddy
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 49605 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing
    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Jim Sterling: How to respond to a videogame review





















    More Destructoid Originals



     Popular now more
























    Destructoid's editorial lovefest is:
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief    		 Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Dale North
    News Editor    		 Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor    		 Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Letters to the editors
    tips@destructoid.com
    Associate Editors
    Ashley Davis Jonathan Holmes
    Brad Nicholson Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Chad Concelmo Matthew Razak
    Colette Bennett Tom Fronczak
    Conrad Zimmerman Topher Cantler
    Dyson Samit Sarkar
    Contributors
    Adam Dork
    Ben Perlee
    Daniel Lingen
    Joseph Leray    		 Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Will Maddock
    Stella Wong





     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    		 support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    		 keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online     		seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap     		our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?



    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006