Nothing puts a frown on a Nintendo fan's face like mentioning Rare. The company that once brought Perfect Dark, Donkey Kong 64, Banjo Kazooie and GoldenEye 007 are currently working on the Kinect Sports series for Microsoft. While most gamers have given up on seeing a new "proper" Banjo Kazooie sequel from Rare, a new glimmer of hope has arisen. Sort of.
A handful of ex-Rare members have joined up in hope of gaining enough support to develop a spiritual successor to Banjo-Tooie, including series composer Grant Kirkhope and artist Steven Hurst. While we'll have to wait to see how this all pans out, you can show your support by following their Twitter account. So far there have been hints that the Unity engine might be considered for this new dose of googly-eyed goodness.
#unity will probably be perfect for our spiritual successor. I'm thinking keeping level of detail and googly eyes close to the original ...
[source twitter.com, via mynintendonews.com]
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Who are those cube characters, and what have you done with banjo and kazooie?
This is Rare not Squaresoft...
The sky has fallen... i'm dreaming... I'd buy it for $200...
Depending on the system of choice I'd fully support them. But isn't the IP owned by RARE, which is now owned by MS?
Do they have the rights to create this game with these characters when they're not part of the company that owns the IP anyomre?
@19Robb92 From what I understand, "spiritual successor" doesn't mean a true sequel. Not the Banjo Kazooie characters or universe, just a game that retains the feel of Banjo Tooie.
I personally find this bittersweet. The Banjo Kazooie series give me so much nostalgia, and Nuts & Bolts, though a good game in its own respect, did NOT feel like BK. This might fill that hole that Rare left me, but at the same time... will it be as fulfilling as a true sequel? I can't imagine it will, but only time will tell.
Would be awsome to have B&K back in action but only on a nintendo system since its the original home for it.
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why does no one mention killer instinct?
@ShadJV
Ah, yeah. That makes sense. Too bad, I would have loved to see a Banjo Threeie..
But a spiritual successor might work I guess.
I would support this more than any new Banjo Kazooie game from Microsoft.
Bring back the Stamper brothers already!
YOU GO GUYS!!!! I HAVE FAITH IN YOU!!!!
If they put it on the Wii U or make it multiplatform including Wii U then they have my full support!
@TwilightV
Considering Wii U has partnered with Unity, this is a possibility.
Don't ruin Banjo's legacy somehow, guys!
@KneehighPark: So i've heard. Either way this year is just full of good news!
I wonder what they'll call their new company if they make it.
How about a spiritual successor to Diddy Kong Racing?
how about a whole development company that's the spiritual successor to n64 rareware. and nintendo can bring them into the fold to develop for wii-u. hey, a man can dream ;]
JohnTron will wet his pants when he hears this.
I'd definitely support this!
@19Robb92 But then again, lets face facts, Microsoft doesn't give a crap about Banjo-Kazooie, they're just making Rare make more and more Kinect games. So perhaps they will be willing to give up the Bear & Bird seeing as there is no future for them at Microsoft.
This could mean another Donkey Kong game, it fits the bill quite nicely.
Great. The actual people that made those great games years ago (not the worthless studio that Rare has become) will be making something similar. Can't wait.
Oh, and Microsoft didn't just buy Rare, they thoroughly ruined it. Now we have Retro.
Made for Wii U hopefully?
"So far there have been hints that the Unity engine might be considered for this new dose of googly-eyed goodness"
And guess wich console gets this engine soon?! The Wii u! So there is hope for a new Banjo Kazooie on the Wii u!
Oh, who am I fooling! Rareware has the Banjo Kazooie rights, Rareware works for Microsoft nowadays, and Microsoft just wants a endless stream of Kinect sports/party games from them! Nothing will happen!
Yes. If this is possible, I want to play the Squawkmatch mode again in the sequel
A spiritual successor to Banjo-Tooie? Without Nintendo's supervision? Good luck.
I think a lot of people here should be aware that "spiritual successor" means it won't be a Banjo Kazooie game. It will be something similar to it. Perhaps with a Diddy Kong Racing character that Microsoft nor Nintendo might actually have rights to such as Bumper or that tiger guy. hell, even Drumsti k would make a cool game.
If this goes to Kickstarter, it's likely to be the first one I actually buy. These guys are awesome.
I'm only going to say it once.
CONKER'S BAD FUR DAY UNLEASHED.
Get it? "Unleashed" has a 'U' in it.
Lol and then Miyamoto gets a hold of this and gets them to put Starfox characters in it XD
So the spiritual successors of Rare develop a spiritual successor to BK? It would be worth happening.
Alright. It's gonna happen. It's happening.
where doing this man.
where MAKING THIS HAPEN
Oh I'd love that. Please.
This is amazing! I need a minute for my heart rate to slow down...
@aaron sullivan
Definitely want that. Shoot, I'd seriously consider buying an Xbox for a straight port. DKR Forever!
Have my prayers been answered? If they start a kickstarter, I'll definitely support with whatever money I could find.
Cool !!! Looking forward to seeing what they can do. My wallet is ready.(aka:10 to 20 bucks ready, that is).
P.S.(Oh and as far as potential company names, go: Flare Studios).
Yes
Yes. Please let this happen and be good.
I hope a new game comes out from this. Ive never fully played any BK games, but just by watching people playing it seems like an awesome game. If a good looking game comes out from this, I will surely buy it when I get the chance.
@Token_Girl
I have a feeling that Nintendo owns the rights to Diddy Kong Racing so that won't happen anytime soon.
The idea they have seems kind of interesting especially since I loved the first one Banjo Kazooie. I wonder if they'll put in multiplayer?
Probably be rebranded to Banjo's Crazy Karts or something.
How about Elusive Studios?
I've never played Banjo-Kazooie or Tooie. I've never even touched N64. I don't know anyone who has N64. They aren't in Virtual Console. I'll try this new game when I get the chance.
I really want them to create a Donkey Kong Country SNES-style.
@HarmoKnight
Your not the only one who feels that way. If I ever get a 360 I'll probably pick up Nuts 'n Bolts anyway, but bear & bird simply don't look the same.
Being a spiritual successor maybe it'll follow a similar story, in the same way B&K was based on another game Rare was planning. I'm looking forward to this one.
banjo threeie man, come on the wii-u xD i don't want this to happen on a M$ console, because it will fail in sales, just like conkers bad fur day live and realoded! that game was in stores 3 months before xbox360 came out, and M$ is in development of a new xbox wich means same faith would happen with this game... rare should beg nintendo with tears to buy them back, i know they would be on the top again just imagine what could rare & retro make together!
Wii U please.
Still want a new Donkey Kong Country,and a Goldeneye Rare.
Oh wait.
I believe in you!!!! (People give me a weird look) What? I'm trying to have a dramatic climax here!!! XD
People are reading this wrong. ''Spiritual successor'' means a platformer that is similar to Banjo-Tooie but it would be a new IP. Perfect Dark was a spiritual successor to Goldeneye, for example.
But either way, this is fantastic news.
is that a jingo i hear whistling?
sounds great- they should do the same for killer instinct, though i read that microsoft bought the I.P from rare though i hope this isn't true.
Nintendo should get the IP, have original Rare make a studio, buy 'em out, and provide funding. Banjo-Threeie, I got my bird, I got my pack, I got my jiggies and here I come!
Knowing those RARE devs despite this not being actually Banjo & Kazooie they will make it into a running joke and part of the story.
I would most definitely purchase Banjo Kazooie and Banjo Tooie instantly if they were to release it on the Nintendo Wii U eShop.
Oh man, lets hope this is multiplatform.
They should consider Kickstarter if they need the financial support - I know plenty of people would be happy to contribute.
Yeah, it's more likely that "spiritual succesor" means: A new game like Banjo Tooie! So a 3D free-roaming platformer with cool characters and Rare humor!
Either way, could be a lot of fun (if it happens)! Remember that the Stamper brothers wanted to create a new Rare at Twycross!
"These two need no introduction"
Excuse me..!? I know no bear with a blocky nose, take that picture down and use a proper image of the REAL Banjo and Kazooie from the N64 days, thank you.
Good, because the ex-rare developers are the ones that I trust to make good games. Nintendo could buy back Rare and they still would just be an average developer because nobody from the time when they made great games still works there. I really doubt they are working on Kinect Sports just because Microsoft wants to ruin them.
This never became a thing.
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