Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts
| Banjo-Kazooie 3 (Working Title) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Rare Ltd. |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Series | Banjo-Kazooie series |
| Platform(s) | Xbox 360 |
| Release | TBA |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
Banjo-Kazooie 3 is the working title for the next game in Rare's Banjo-Kazooie franchise, announced at the X06 Media Briefing [1]. Despite the misleading name, Banjo-Kazooie 3 is the fifth game in the franchise to be released. It is unknown at the moment where it fits into the Banjo-Kazooie timeline. Banjo, Kazooie, Gruntilda, and Jolly Roger have been confirmed as returning characters, and it is likely that other characters from the previous games will also return.
According to Eurogamer magazine, the original team from the earlier Banjo-Kazooie games will be working on the new game. The music will be composed by Grant Kirkhope, and it is suggested that the soundtrack will be orchestrated, following in suit to Viva Piñata and Kameo: Elements of Power. Rare has also confirmed that the series will be evolving gameplay wise, but will retain its unique style.[citation needed]
Teaser Trailer
The teaser trailer shows several gameplay elements from the previous games will be included in the upcoming game, including music notes, honeycombs, puzzle pieces ("Jiggies"), and (from what one can infer from the trailer) the vast array of moves performed by the characters. Although Gruntilda doesn't appear in the trailer, Gruntilda's Lair can be seen past a slight fog in the distance.
Confirmed characters
Banjo
Banjo is a main protagonist in the Banjo-Kazooie series. He is a lovable, yet somewhat confused bear, who is the hero of this tale. He appeared in Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, Banjo-Pilot, Diddy Kong Racing, and Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge, and will return in Banjo-Kazooie 3 as confirmed in the trailer released on September 27, 2006. Banjo's appearance is notably different from previous games in the Banjo-Kazooie series, as he appears more blocky than his original incarnation. It is unknown at this time if the new design will be kept or if it will be changed back to its original appearance (shown here).
Kazooie
Kazooie is the secondary protagonist in the Banjo-Kazooie series. She is an elegant bird with a cutting wit, and a sharp tongue to boot. She is Banjo's partner in action and comic relief. She will return in Banjo-Kazooie 3 as confirmed in the trailer released on September 27, 2006. Kazooie's appearance is visually different from previous games (shown here) in the Banjo-Kazooie series, as she has a larger plume of feathers and has an overall more feminine look.
Gruntilda Winkybunion
Gruntilda serves as the villain of the Banjo-Kazooie series. She is a witch that vows revenge on Banjo and Kazooie. She will return in Banjo-Kazooie 3 as confirmed in the following quote from Rare; "The beloved 'Banjo-Kazooie' franchise will breathe new, high-definition life on Xbox 360 exclusively from famed developer Rare Ltd.; astonishing next-generation visuals and presentation reunite beloved characters Banjo, Kazooie and Gruntilda -- among other fan favorites -- with their sharp wit and hilarious sense of humor." At the end of Banjo-Tooie, she stated that she would return for the third game in the series, referred to there as "Banjo-Threeie".
Jolly Roger
Jolly Roger who first appeared in Banjo-Tooie has been confirmed as a character in Banjo-Kazooie 3. On Rare's site in response to a fan question on if Jolly Roger would return, they replied "Yes he will, hopefully in an expanded role that doesn't involve camp bartending."[1]
References
- ^ "Scribes - December 8, 2006". Rare. Retrieved 2006-12-10.
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