Those of you based in the UK will no doubt be counting the cost of Storm Ciara, which has done its best to batter the British Isles over the past few days. High winds and lashings of rain have caused disruption all over the country, from power cuts, cancelled trains, abandoned sports events and quite a few upturned trampolines.
However, all of that seems fairly inconsequential when you realise that this storm has claimed one of the most famous birds in video game history. Avert your eyes if you are of a sensitive disposition, or have a fondness for '90s N64 action platformers:
Kazooie used to take pride of place inside Rare's HQ (as you can see from the lead image at the top of the page), but was moved outside along with a bunch of other characters. Sadly, it would seem she has become Storm Ciara's most high-profile victim; reports that she ran around for a minute after the tragic event are currently unfounded.
Former Rare staffer Chris Seavor has an alternate explanation, however...
[source twitter.com]
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Rip bird 1998 - 2020
This is a sad sad day indeed ☹️ Poor Kazzoie
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Honestly, the title made me think it was a human live. I suppose that was the intention?
Shouldn’t have disrespected Kazooie by putting her out in the yard.
Oh no... Not my best pal Kazooie 😥😥
Don't be upset, Banjo. You coped without Kazooie in Diddy Kong Racing and you cope now!
@martynstuff And look at how well that series did.
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
2020 has barely even started and already it's taken a heavy toll. RIP Kazooie.
Didn’t even realise Ciara was anywhere outside of the netherlands but I guess a bit of logical thinking from my part would’ve made me realise it had to go through the UK to reach the netherlands.
@BANJO condolences my friend, very dark day
@BANJO I’m sorry. I wish you well in this difficult times
Ciara wins.
FATALITY!
First the flooding, now this. We are being punished.
@HobbitGamer She's on the driveway on the way in. They have Conker, Banjo and the Dinosaur Planet statues as you go in. It's quite lovely.
At least she got one last taste of the high life thanks to Smash. It's good to go out on top. 🌹
@1UP_MARIO @CairiB Indeed, Thank you!!
"reports that she ran around for a minute after the tragic event are currently unfounded."
I laughed harder then I should have. Thank you for that.
Might as well took the Studio with it.
Glue it back together I would:)
Maybe it's just a sign, because sod all has been done with the series..
Too bad Nintendo/Playtonic don't have the rights to these games, and Conker etc.
And then a week from now she will come back as baby Kazooie
@PBandSmelly I don't think Earth is ready for that much Cute concentrated in one place!
But they could make new statues based on the Smash updates.
That goes into the In Memoriam this year. RIP.
Banjo is triggered
🦀🦀🦀
Yes NL, that's my comment.
No worries, a little super glued would do the trick. Either that or just re-sculptor the bird.
Why blame Conker? It was obviously Gruntilda or Klungo. She is still sore about being defeated by the duo. She has been planning her revenge for many years. As soon as she saw poor Kazooie outside, she knew this was her chance. Remember that playing outside was what got Banjo's sister Tooty kidnapped in the first place! They should have known better than to move her outside.. it is dangerous out there. 😩
Poor Kazooie!
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