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

I need this game, I am a Banjo-Kazooie fanatic
riomccarthy's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:22
riomccarthy
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..
thisissami's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:24
thisissami
i never played the first two games (never had an N64)... are there any other platformers that this is comparable to?
ScottyG's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:24
ScottyG
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:25
Unicorn
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.
PrinceofCannedPeaches's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:26
PrinceofCannedPeaches
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:29
AngelsDontBurn
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. :(
moocow21's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:30
moocow21
I never played the N64 games, but hey - the 360 NEEDS some platformers badly. I'll definitely keep my eye out for this game.
topgeargorilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:31
topgeargorilla
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:31
Paustinj
Hell to the yeah I'm excited.
Sadie G's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:33
Sadie G
I would risk RROD for this game.
Brando's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:34
Brando
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:40
Cheeburga
I'm really excited, but I want to see a video. >:[
Wexx's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:42
Wexx
I really need an xbox.
tsunamikitsune's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:47
tsunamikitsune
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:51
Mustin
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:58
DJP3DRO
I refuse to install that Silverlight bullshit to view the site.
Kyousuke Nanbu's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 12:59
Kyousuke Nanbu
I liked the Banjo games but goddamn did they have content overload.

Regardless, let's hope Rare can deliver.
MaximusDarr's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:01
MaximusDarr
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.
rbrooks's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:10
rbrooks
Who doesn't love the lovable bear and bird? thats the real question...ECUM BOCUM
smurfee mcgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:12
smurfee mcgee
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:13
ToeKing
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.
Guagloves's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:14
Guagloves
Yay! Rare needs to show us more trailers of this game.
KyleGamgee's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:17
KyleGamgee
I never played the first ones.

Any fun?
Knives's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:22
Knives
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:23
Chad Concelmo
@KyleGamgee,
Um, YES! They are awesome. Especially the first one. :)
digtastik's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:34
digtastik
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 Devore's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:35
Jordan Devore
God yes! Banjo-Kazooie is my favorite 3D platformer.
DanGale's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:37
DanGale
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:40
JohnTheCrow
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:56
BluDesign
FUCK MGS4.

This is a real exclusive that's worth having.
DJDuffy 's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 13:58
DJDuffy
Rare better do right with this game....or else our relationship is OVAAAR! Come on Rare, prove me wrong. pleeeeease!
Xelotath's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 14:21
Xelotath
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.
Zanch's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 14:24
Zanch
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 14:56
njsykora
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 15:50
TrailerParkJesus
yay finally a platformer
outrage's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 16:25
outrage
PLEASE for the love of god, dump the Viva style and go for a new look!
Fleet3000's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 16:52
Fleet3000
cool. hope it stays decent.
beer baron's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 17:05
beer baron
I got goosebumps when I read this
XL1ska's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 17:11
XL1ska
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 17:19
Dexter345
I will shout from the rooftops that I am looking forward to Banjo 3. The games are excellent.
chaos591's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 17:53
chaos591
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 18:21
ShinSennju
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.
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 18:54
Justice
The original was great, this could be too, but just don't f*ck up for once Rare.
bottled dark's Avatar - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 22:33
bottled dark
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 - Comment posted on 03/28/2008 22:34
Crumpet Lips
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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