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Banjo-Kazooie
3D Platformer
Systems
Xbox-1
Released
June 28, 1998
ESRB
E for Everyone
Developer(s)
Rare
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
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There is Still Hope for a New Banjo-Kazooie Game
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While the franchise has been dormant for nearly two decades, there is still some hope Banjo-Kazooie will one day make a comeback.

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New Banjo-Kazooie Game Gets Heartbreaking Update
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The rumored Banjo-Kazooie sequel gets an update from an industry insider, and fans of Rare's classic series have nothing to celebrate.

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Banjo-Kazooie Director Reportedly Leaves Rare Following Xbox Layoffs
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Longtime Rare developer Gregg Mayles will reportedly leave following the massive wave of layoffs at Microsoft-owned game studios.

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Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope shares his thoughts about the potential return of the still-popular Nintendo platformer.

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Skylanders developer Toys for Bob reveals that the studio "would love" to work on a classic Rare franchise, which has been dormant for a while.

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Classic Nintendo 64 games on the Nintendo Switch 2 will provide players with some special customization and graphics options.

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The composer who worked on the original Banjo-Kazooie reveals he has 'zero hope' for a new game in the classic 3D platformer franchise.

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The head of Moon Studios, the team responsible for both critically acclaimed Ori games, comments about the potential of Xbox's Banjo-Kazooie IP.

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The VP Xbox Games Marketing at Microsoft addresses a recent controversial comment made about the Banjo-Kazooie series.

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Nintendo reveals that Switch Online will be adding another classic Rare-developed Nintendo 64 title to its retro game library later this October.

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A Banjo-Kazooie fan finishes a decompilation project for the Nintendo 64 platformer that will allow others to create a PC port of the game.

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A renowned Nintendo 64 modder creates the ultimate crossover between two beloved franchises with Banjo-Kazooie: The Bear Waker Deluxe.

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Fans of Banjo-Kazooie may be disappointed to learn about the status of a new game in the family-friendly 3D platformer series.

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A group of Banjo-Kazooie fans share a look at their concept trailer for what a new installment in the beloved platforming franchise could look like.

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It's been 15 years since a proper new Banjo-Kazooie game, but Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer lets fans know the franchise is on his radar.

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