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Wild Banjo-Kazooie site appears! Uses source code attack! It's super effective! photo

Hey guys! Rare has set up a new site for Banjo-Kazooie 3, isn't that exciting? Well, at face value, it's not very interesting at all, since it's little more than a placeholder -- at face value.

Of course, this is the Internet, so even a mere placeholder is going to be dug into, burrowed through, and ultimately torn to pieces by eager/bored fans with a lot of curiosity/time on their hands. Looking at the source code, there is information which lists Banjo-Kazooie 3 for Windows as well as Xbox 360. There is also a listing for Main, Forums, Blogs, Leaderboards and Photomode. 

Wait a minute -- that's not very interesting either!

You fail, Banjoe-Kazooie 3 Web site. Stop failing!

[Mini update: Rare, by way of community manager George Kelion wanted me to let you know that we can expect updates to the site in the "very near future." Watch this space!

George also wanted me to call him a "rogueishly goodlooking lothario." That's not happening.]


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38 comments | showing # 1 to 38

Soulhammer's Avatar
Soulhammer at 03/20/2008 08:14
I am curious why they would not release it on the Wii, since it was a Nintendo game. But hey, I loved the N64 game and I will be able to play the 360 one if it comes out. Cool.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 03/20/2008 08:20
@ Soulhammer

Microsoft owns Rare now, and Rare owns the Banjo-Kazooie IP. The only time Rare works with Nintendo now is for handheld games and to touch up games they've previously worked on, like Donkey Kong Country on GBA.
Jaren Face's Avatar
Jaren Face at 03/20/2008 08:23
Was anyone else slightly terrified of the new "next gen" Banjo? I don't remember his teeth looking like... he'd eat your soul.
Dahk's Avatar
Dahk at 03/20/2008 08:38
I... FINALLY got the Pokemon reference. I was like.. huh? Banjo Kazooie is using a source code attack? Since when did he become a hakz0r :S.
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Holyetheline at 03/20/2008 08:52
I used to play Banjo Kazooie on the N64 with my sister. We collected EVERYTHING and it was awesome. Sad note though, my sisters room isn't right next to mine anymore. We live in separate houses in different parts of the city because we're all grown up. Looks like I'll have to play through this one alone.
BluFire's Avatar
BluFire at 03/20/2008 08:59
NINTENDO SIXTY FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUR!!!
OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSH!!!
mattmagoo's Avatar
mattmagoo at 03/20/2008 09:13
Microsoft strikes again with proprietay software

I don't want silverbollocks im fine with flash
Snaileb 's Avatar
Snaileb at 03/20/2008 09:15
sweet nintendo rare 360 love child!
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Jetsetlemming at 03/20/2008 09:36
What do you mean that's not interesting? A fucking windows port of Banjo Kazooie? O_o; That would be the first non-indie platformer for PC since like the early 90's.
Of course, I've played both original games on my PC through Project 64, but still, that's not an official thing.
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 03/20/2008 09:43
I'm fucking excited.
ShinSennju's Avatar
ShinSennju at 03/20/2008 10:08
Yes, the fact that its going to be a Windows game also gives me the chance to play it without buying a 360.

I fucking loved the n64 Banjo Kazooie games, but the new look for the characters doesn't quite make it for me, they look a little weird.
Morrius's Avatar
Morrius at 03/20/2008 10:11
Oh good.
freeman1's Avatar
freeman1 at 03/20/2008 10:15
Hasn't Banjo Kazooie 3 been coming out for like 10 years now? I wonder if they'll call it Banjo-Threeie.
StriderS's Avatar
StriderS at 03/20/2008 10:24
Looks like the personality is still there...

Hope it's not like the Smash Dojo or something.
brosef's Avatar
brosef at 03/20/2008 10:28
*agrees with freeman1*

Yeah when is this thing ever going to hit the shelves?
F Whipple's Avatar
F Whipple at 03/20/2008 10:49
Will the next update explain the game modes to me?
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 03/20/2008 10:52
Oh god I cant wait, Banjo-Kazooie is one of my favorite games of all time
RJG's Avatar
RJG at 03/20/2008 11:25
With the success Rare has had with...

...hmm...

Nope. Nevermind. I just lost interest altogether.

Make a JFG sequel, then we'll talk.
Thanius's Avatar
Thanius at 03/20/2008 11:26
And what the hell is Silverlight?
Great way to unstandardize the web, yet AGAIN.
Morons.
njsykora's Avatar
njsykora at 03/20/2008 12:12
Rare have said when we see the rest of the game the new style will make sense. Last time a developer used that line we got Team Fortress 2 so I'm willing to go with it.

We have Jiggies, Notes and Honeycombs. Add in Feathers, Jinjos, Eggs and Skulls then We'll know we have true Banjo.

Also @RJG. With the success Rare has had with Viva Pinata. They can still make well structured games, also this is their first major title in an existing IP since the split with Nintendo. Hopefully a JFG sequel will appear eventually, its the sort of thing the 3rd person shooter market desperately needs.
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 03/20/2008 12:58
Putting that game on PC will only further the problem PC gaming has right now. Nobody will buy it on PC and then they will never try to make a game like that on the PC again. If you're going to put a non-fps/non-rts/non-mmo on the pc, it better be godlike.
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ArcticFlame at 03/20/2008 13:18
I still have the first level theme stuck in my head after ten years.
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riomccarthy at 03/20/2008 13:34
Good lord this game will eat my soul just like the other two.. well three because even the GBA one ate my soul.. I will spend countless hours on this when it comes out I'm sure. :D I just hope it has the same addictive music as the past games.
Jetsetlemming's Avatar
Jetsetlemming at 03/20/2008 13:47
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cnote81 at 03/20/2008 13:49
@njsykora
What was Perfect Dark Zero?
I am happy that its coming to the PC b/c I wasn't planning on buying a 360. I always loved the credits for these games. There was certain perfect "campiness" to them.
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XL1ska at 03/20/2008 13:53
Well, I just blew my load. In case my avatar doesn't say it, I seriously go to the Rare Witch Project and various Rare-related sites and message boards, every day, in hopes that even the tiniest morsel of new information comes out. Banjo is my second game franchise ever, next to Metal Gear, and this game is going to destroy my life when it comes out.
Natural 20's Avatar
Natural 20 at 03/20/2008 14:19
@brainderailment, apart from every person who liked the game but who lacks the money for a 360.
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Swizzler121 at 03/20/2008 14:35
is Micro$oft really that desperate to get its adobe rip off Silverlight off the ground? first they make it open source, then they announce its going to be REQUIRED for the new Micro$oft download center, now they're sticking it on the games that they give the money vein to. What's next? requiring that all Xbox 360 game sites use it? Just give it up already Micro$oft stick to windows, you can't win everything.
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The Wizard at 03/20/2008 16:53
Yes! Now I wonder when we'll get some info. Looking at the Banjo in the Jiggie, I can tell Banjo's less blocky, and I'm a little disappointed. Am I the only person who actually liked the blocky look!?

@XL1ska: Same here: I go to RWP, Mundorare, and Rare Elite
Cube's Avatar
Cube at 03/20/2008 16:58
Collecting att that junk in the last games made me want to jump in front of a bus to stop the pain... Then again most n64 games made me want to do that.

Wake me when they do killer instinct 3.
Cube's Avatar
Cube at 03/20/2008 17:03
And I will tell you why they do not bring it on wii so people will stop asking that damned stupid question.

Microsoft used there bucks and Bought RAREWare MAKERS of the game 100% they own them and there babies and pets and if anybody steps out of line at rareware the microsoft ninjas will kill them.

Nintendo does not want rareware or any of it's IP's anymore you will not see Microsoft new rareware making games for WII ever until they are sold again.
ChrisFurniss's Avatar
ChrisFurniss at 03/20/2008 17:47
boo silverlight.

I am so very excited about this game, though. Hopefully Rare doesn't crap it up!
mistic's Avatar
mistic at 03/20/2008 18:24
well I'll probably try it anyway when it comes out :-)
AnotherCastle's Avatar
AnotherCastle at 03/20/2008 19:43
It won't be on the Wii. And no amount of the interminable crying myself to sleep will change that.
13thDragon's Avatar
13thDragon at 03/20/2008 21:52
I can has Killer Instinct now plz? Kthnxbai.
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BlackSunEmpire at 03/21/2008 02:27
I'd be excited to see this come out, as long as it was in step with the previous 2.
Eschatos's Avatar
Eschatos at 03/23/2008 11:55
Very near future means in about six months.
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 03/23/2008 19:28
I never actually played the previous games, but my brother loved them. I've actually really enjoyed Rare's last few efforts and I'll check this out.
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