October 5th, 2008 by Tyrant_Reborn
A recent update over at GiantBomb gives fans a 12 minute look at Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts gameplay with a focus on Nutty Acres and Showdown town.
I have to say it, the game looks beautiful but the return of escort missions makes me a little quezy.
June 27th, 2008 by Daniel Duncan
In less than 24 hours, Rare-Elite will launch our special Banjo 10 Year Anniversary surprise. It’s a few days earlier than Banjo’s 10th (June 30th is the exact day), but we want to ensure that everyone gets to enjoy it over the weekend. Tonight we will have some exclusive fan art from Crystal Bear for Banjo’s birthday, but for now, enjoy this teaser image as we get prepared for tomorrow’s worldwide launch of…well, you’ll have to wait and see!
June 3rd, 2008 by hylian1
Steven Burke, Rare mastermind behind the fantastic music of Kameo, Jetpac Refuelled and some of Viva Pinata, was recently interviewed by Scorenotes. It’s an interesting interview where Mr. Burke goes into detail about his keen interest in wanting to one day compose for a film and which songs on the Kameo Soundtrack are his all-time faves.
Whilst on the subject, what would you say is your favorite song in Kameo? I’m kind of on the nix between the Kameo Medley 1 and and the End Credits theme. Both are truly musical masterpieces.
May 1st, 2008 by hylian1
Didn’t think I’d be updating about Kameo again for awhile, but you never know what kind of suprises Rare has in store, do you? Today, three previously unreleased Kameo Medleys were uploaded on the Rare website to have a listen on their ipodish…thing…or to download free of charge. I highly recommend doing so as each of them are unique and quite charming. Particularly Medley #1. Absolutely beautiful it is! Any of you Rare chaps care to tell me who is singing that wonderful song?
A brief mention was also made on the Banjo 360 Pantsboard, which will be presented in all of its glory relatively soon. We suspect that to be within the next couple of weeks when we’re to be floundered in Banjo news and media–May 13th to be specific. Big weeks ahead folks! Stay tuned.
UPDATE: Rare’s Steven Burke, the composer behind Kameo’s marvelous soundtrack, has provided us with the beautiful voices behind the vocal portions of the first Kameo Medley. Details below:
Thanks Steven! :)
April 25th, 2008 by Banjo-Conker
As a part of their latest GT Countdown entry, Gametrailers rounded up their picks for gaming’s finest (ten) years. Unsurprisingly, the years 1997 and 1998, both years of what many consider to be some of Rare’s greatest titles, made the list- specifically, Goldeneye (1997) and Banjo-Kazooie (1998).
2005 was also listed, being the year of Conker: Live and Reloaded, as well as the Xbox 360 launch titles, Kameo: Elements of Power and Perfect Dark Zero. Click the link below to see for yourself. Don’t worry, folks, my links are Rick-Roll Freeâ„¢!
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