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Unwrap Banjo-Kazooie 3 this Christmas photo

You already know about the appearance of a mysterious teaser site, but now Rare has confirmed that Banjo-Kazooie 3 (oh, please call it Banjo-Threeie) will be released for the Xbox 360 in time for the upcoming 2008 holiday season.

It seems that a lot of people are ashamed to admit that they are ridiculously excited for this game. I don’t understand that. I am not ashamed at all. I am ridiculously excited for this game. There, I said it. The first two Nintendo 64 games were solid platforming experiences and two of my favorite games on the console. So, yeah, I can’t wait.

What do you think? Will you proudly stand up with me and express your undying love for all things bear and bird? Are you stoked the game is coming out this year?

[Via Eurogamer]


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tazarthayoot's Avatar
tazarthayoot at 03/28/2008 12:20
I love Banjo and Kazooie, I have hope this could be good...but if it isn't I'm done with Rare forever.
liquidninja's Avatar
liquidninja at 03/28/2008 12:20
Yeah, I loved the first Banjoo game. (never beat it though)
I might even get a 360 for this.
Snaileb 's Avatar
Snaileb at 03/28/2008 12:21
"I have hope this could be good...but if it isn't I'm done with Rare forever."
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 03/28/2008 12:22
@liquidninja,
When this game was teased more than a year ago, it actually was why I bought my 360. :)
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 03/28/2008 12:22
FUCKING WIN AND GOD

I need this game, I am a Banjo-Kazooie fanatic
riomccarthy's Avatar
riomccarthy at 03/28/2008 12:22
OMG.. I'm SO excited for this game. I was obsessed with the first two games when they came out, and even beat the crap out of the GBA one. I can't wait for this new one! It just better be good..
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thisissami at 03/28/2008 12:24
i never played the first two games (never had an N64)... are there any other platformers that this is comparable to?
ScottyG's Avatar
ScottyG at 03/28/2008 12:24
Hate to say it, but I've never played any of the Banjo Kazooie games. I remember really wanting the original, but lacking an N64.
Unicorn's Avatar
Unicorn at 03/28/2008 12:25
it's surprising how well they kept this under wraps considering what game it is. THIS year is even more exciting.


i never got into the originals, but my friends did, so i'll give this one a shot.
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PrinceofCannedPeaches at 03/28/2008 12:26
I only ever touched a B+K game once, and that was Banjo-Tooie at an N64 demo stand in Best Buy, back in 1998. It was fun, but I haven't a clue what the experience as a whole is like.

If they release a PC demo (which they should anyway, but probably won't), I'll give it a try.
AngelsDontBurn's Avatar
AngelsDontBurn at 03/28/2008 12:29
I never played any of those games. I'll play this one for sure! :D I mean, I've heard alot about the previous games for years now.

I still want KI3. :(
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moocow21 at 03/28/2008 12:30
I never played the N64 games, but hey - the 360 NEEDS some platformers badly. I'll definitely keep my eye out for this game.
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topgeargorilla at 03/28/2008 12:31
My favorite sound clips are the one's Kazooie makes: The wakka sound when she walks and the egg shitting sounds are great.
Paustinj's Avatar
Paustinj at 03/28/2008 12:31
Hell to the yeah I'm excited.
Sadie G's Avatar
Sadie G at 03/28/2008 12:33
I would risk RROD for this game.
Brando's Avatar
Brando at 03/28/2008 12:34
I want to be excited for this game but ever since Rare jumped off the Nintendo ship, things have been less than stellar. Don't forget what they did to our beloved Johanna Dark....
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 03/28/2008 12:40
I'm really excited, but I want to see a video. >:[
Wexx's Avatar
Wexx at 03/28/2008 12:42
I really need an xbox.
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tsunamikitsune at 03/28/2008 12:47
God, I love Banjo-Kazooie. I actually bought the first game not too long ago just so I could beat it all over again! (Of course, this time with my sick need to 100% it that was absent from my childhood playthrough)

I still haven't found Banjo-Tooie, though. I'll have to get on that before this comes out. :D
Mustin's Avatar
Mustin at 03/28/2008 12:51
Boy, I sure hope they make a nice long game and then make you go back and collect every little piece of jiggy before you can fight the last boss, again.

That would be so romantic.
DJP3DRO's Avatar
DJP3DRO at 03/28/2008 12:58
I refuse to install that Silverlight bullshit to view the site.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar
Kyousuke Nanbu at 03/28/2008 12:59
I liked the Banjo games but goddamn did they have content overload.

Regardless, let's hope Rare can deliver.
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MaximusDarr at 03/28/2008 13:01
This is one of my more anticipated titles for the year. Yeah, Rare has had its issues in recent years, but after Viva Pinata, I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt.
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rbrooks at 03/28/2008 13:10
Who doesn't love the lovable bear and bird? thats the real question...ECUM BOCUM
smurfee mcgee's Avatar
smurfee mcgee at 03/28/2008 13:12
I can't wait. I loved the first two to death. I hope the 360 can start getting a better variety of games, starting with this. Jiggies for everyone!
ToeKing's Avatar
ToeKing at 03/28/2008 13:13
Wow, I never realized what a minority I'm in... I hated the Banjo games. Way too much collecting for it to be any fun for me.
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Guagloves at 03/28/2008 13:14
Yay! Rare needs to show us more trailers of this game.
KyleGamgee's Avatar
KyleGamgee at 03/28/2008 13:17
I never played the first ones.

Any fun?
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Knives at 03/28/2008 13:22
I am more ashamed to admit I'm not really excited =/, and that's weird considering that played the first ones and that I did like Kameo and Viva Piņata.
Chad Concelmo's Avatar
Chad Concelmo at 03/28/2008 13:23
@KyleGamgee,
Um, YES! They are awesome. Especially the first one. :)
digtastik's Avatar
digtastik at 03/28/2008 13:34
these games were great. could have done without the frame rate issues in tooie, but it was still awesome. go for the good endings if you haven't already.
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 03/28/2008 13:35
God yes! Banjo-Kazooie is my favorite 3D platformer.
DanGale's Avatar
DanGale at 03/28/2008 13:37
I will proudly stand up and proclaim that I'm looking forward to this game. In fact it's the reason I'm buying a 360!
JohnTheCrow's Avatar
JohnTheCrow at 03/28/2008 13:40
The first one just may have been my favorite 64 game. I remember thinking it was like Mario 64 but way better. Blasphemy?
BluDesign's Avatar
BluDesign at 03/28/2008 13:56
FUCK MGS4.

This is a real exclusive that's worth having.
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DJDuffy at 03/28/2008 13:58
Rare better do right with this game....or else our relationship is OVAAAR! Come on Rare, prove me wrong. pleeeeease!
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Xelotath at 03/28/2008 14:21
Banjo-Kazooie for the N64 was amazing but I didn't like Banjo-Tooie for some reasons, I felt the worlds were not as fun as the others and playing as Mambo-Jumbo(best name ever) was not as fun as I hoped at the time, but it wasn't a bad game.
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Zanch at 03/28/2008 14:24
It'd be nice if Rare would, oh, I don't know, show the game off!! If it's supposed to be out by the end of the year, where's the media coverage?
njsykora's Avatar
njsykora at 03/28/2008 14:56
YES! YES! YES!

I have until Christmas to find a copy of Banjo Tooie and play it.

I am excited, I am always holding down a rant whenever people say Rare are past it but I am thrilled to see this provoking excitement and optimism.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar
TrailerParkJesus at 03/28/2008 15:50
yay finally a platformer
outrage's Avatar
outrage at 03/28/2008 16:25
PLEASE for the love of god, dump the Viva style and go for a new look!
Fleet3000's Avatar
Fleet3000 at 03/28/2008 16:52
cool. hope it stays decent.
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beer baron at 03/28/2008 17:05
I got goosebumps when I read this
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XL1ska at 03/28/2008 17:11
See avatar. No shame whatsoever. This fucking game needs to come out and it needs to come out now. The Banjo series is my second favorite, only next to Metal Gear, and all I've asked the last year and a half is for just one single screenshot. Come on now!
Dexter345's Avatar
Dexter345 at 03/28/2008 17:19
I will shout from the rooftops that I am looking forward to Banjo 3. The games are excellent.
chaos591's Avatar
chaos591 at 03/28/2008 17:53
Rare has a shot at redemption If Banjo Zazooie 3 turns out to be a great addition to the xbox 360 but I wont buy it until some positive reviews or if there a limited edtion. ohhhh...Shiny limited metal tin can...Dont Fail your Fans RARE!!!
ShinSennju's Avatar
ShinSennju at 03/28/2008 18:21
I LOVE Banjo-Kazooie games, the first one had much cooler worlds, but the second one had TONS of badass abilities.

As DVDdesign is, I'm really more excited over this than MGS4 XD, even though I'm not totally convinced with the new look for the Characters.
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Justice at 03/28/2008 18:54
The original was great, this could be too, but just don't f*ck up for once Rare.
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bottled dark at 03/28/2008 22:33
I was so excited when i read this, i just went and beat banjo kazooie and tooie.

im gonna start them over now and play them until christmas.
Crumpet Lips's Avatar
Crumpet Lips at 03/28/2008 22:34
Well I am sorry but I still love Rare and I will continue to buy all of their games on the Xbox 360.

I also really liked Banjo Kazooie on the N64 (didn't play much of number 2 however).

Banjo-Threeie? Yes please!
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