Social Banjo-Kazooie Social Thread - Project Dream Come True!

[TheTreasonousSnowmad]

What do you think their stage would be? I think Spiral Mountain is the immediate obvious choice but I would love to see Rusty Bucket Bay with Snorkel in the background.

Mad Monster Mansion and Freezeezy Peak were my favorite levels, so they get my vote.

 

[SegaNintendoUbisoft]

Not quite sure how to feel about this recent conundrum.

The recent findings of Blast Corp and Jet Force Gemini in the code are odd, to say the least.

And Vergeben saying Minecraft is represented with a boss (even if none of the bosses found in the game are Minecraft related) just makes thing weirder.

While some odds may seem to be in Banjo’s favor, I personally wouldn’t put a whole lot of stock in it. Weirder things have happened, and even if Minecraft content is nowhere to be found in the base game, Steve is still very much a possibility.

Regardless, I’m hoping for the best.

 

[thirsty-pocket]

What do you think their stage would be? I think Spiral Mountain is the immediate obvious choice but I would love to see Rusty Bucket Bay with Snorkel in the background.

Spiral Mountain seems obvious to me, but i'm crossing my fingers for Grunty's Furnace Fun.

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

What do you think their stage would be? I think Spiral Mountain is the immediate obvious choice but I would love to see Rusty Bucket Bay with Snorkel in the background.

Wouldn't mind Mad Monster Mansion myself, fighting in front of those cool Grunty and Blackeye paintings.

 

[Justin Little]

If other RARE properties get representation, wouldn't it be neat if we got music from the likes of Perfect Dark, Battletoads, Conker, Killer Instinct, Diddy Kong Racing, TOP SECRET, etc?

 

[ZoroCarlos]

If other RARE properties get representation, wouldn't it be neat if we got music from the likes of Perfect Dark, Battletoads, Conker, Killer Instinct, Diddy Kong Racing, TOP SECRET, etc?

A chance to Smash to this?

yes please

 

[thirsty-pocket]

If other RARE properties get representation, wouldn't it be neat if we got music from the likes of Perfect Dark, Battletoads, Conker, Killer Instinct, Diddy Kong Racing, TOP SECRET, etc?

Honestly I feel like they should have just hired Grant Kirkhope and David Wise onto the team regardless of Rare being represented, they're big enough names in video game music imo. But it would be sweet to hear their music remixed.

I feel like Diddy Kong Racing should also have gotten at least some nods with or without Rare.

 

[KevN くコ:彡]

If other RARE properties get representation, wouldn't it be neat if we got music from the likes of Perfect Dark, Battletoads, Conker, Killer Instinct, Diddy Kong Racing, TOP SECRET, etc?

I'd buy it for the Killer Instinct music alone.

 

[Llort A. Ton]

The presence of JFG and Blast Corps in the code is promising to say the least. Maybe were in for an announcement sooner than we think??

Oh, and if they're for spirits, we need to get Perfect Dark, Battle Toads and Killer Instinct in here too. Maybe even have the toads be an AT along with BK being playable.

 

[ZoroCarlos]

The presence of JFG and Blast Corps in the code is promising to say the least. Maybe were in for an announcement sooner than we think??

Oh, and if they're for spirits, we need to get Perfect Dark, Battle Toads and Killer Instinct in here too. Maybe even have the toads be an AT along with BK being playable.

The entire Diddy Kong Racing squad would be ideal for Spirits tbh

 

[ChunkySlugger72]

A chance to Smash to this?

yes please

Killer Instinct (2013) has some great music, I also loved Thunder's theme, But even though Riptor is my favorite KI fighter, Jago's stage theme for the "Tiger Lair" is so damn good, I love fighting on that stage just to hear that track.

https://youtu.be/Hv92IA-URpo

 

[ZoroCarlos]

Killer Instinct (2013) has some great music, I also loved Thunder's theme, But even though Riptor is my favorite KI fighter, Jago's stage theme for the "Tiger Lair" is so damn good, I love fighting on that stage just to hear that track.

https://youtu.be/Hv92IA-URpo

My. God. You mentioned Hinnamatoom and I went back to listen to it, forgot how much of a jewel it was. Bless Mick Gordon.

 

[ChunkySlugger72]

My. God. You mentioned Hinnamatoom and I went back to listen to it, forgot how much of a jewel it was. Bless Mick Gordon.

I didn't have my Xbox for too long, But all I played on it was Rare Replay and Killer Instinct, Then I decided it wasn't really worth it since I already have most of the library on my N64 and as great as KI was, It wasn't worth keeping my Xbox for mainly that 1 game, But there is times I have an itch to play it, But Smash will more than take care of it.

If Killer Instinct gets a sequel next generation Mick Gordon has gotta return to score it.

 

[JonSmash]

Would piss me off if banjo got cut & moved to DLC so much more potentail in him being base game & sakurai lies all the time "no cut characters from the draft" yeah just like bayo "won" the ballot sakurai has a silver toung & bends the truth a lot

 

[TheCJBrine]

I saw the news about Rare titles being found in Ultimate's code.

les gooooooooooo-

 

[thirsty-pocket]

Not making a statement, just god old fashioned fun grunty posting

 

[okamifire]

Would piss me off if banjo got cut & moved to DLC so much more potentail in him being base game & sakurai lies all the time "no cut characters from the draft" yeah just like bayo "won" the ballot sakurai has a silver toung & bends the truth a lot

What's the difference between Banjo in base vs. Banjo in DLC other than him being playable anbit earlier? Once you finish WoL you'll probably never playbit again, and other than that, all the characters will probably have equal representation in other modes. *shrug*

 

[okamifire]

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Not making a statement, just god old fashioned fun grunty posting

I feel like Nintendo pulled a Grunty rhyme with the DLC announcement too. =P. But I'm sure that's pushing it, haha.

 

[JonSmash]

B/C Banjo as DLC is 1 character (or 2 lol) a stage & some songs

BUT Banjo in base would of been like simon belmont ! Stage BOSS Assist trophys ! ITEMS ! LOTS OF MUSIC ! would have been used more in other characters classic modes Might of gotten a diddy kong racing stage & music ! he would of been in all the cinamatic cutseans & marketing like the banner commertal ! would of benafited him more to market him alongside mario & the cast then oh yeah he is an after thought DLC (if even ! )

Banjo as DLC can't compare to the treatment he would of got compared to being in base not to mention EVERYONE would of had him ON THE PHYSICAL CART ! not everyone buys DLC so some poeple may miss out on the glory that is banjo kazooie ! a little kid gets the game but mom wont buy him DLC as aposed to a kid getting the game with banjo already IN it & learns & grows up with him already there

I know for a lot of smash characters in smash when i was a kid i had no idea who they where or they games & didn't even try some of there games for 5 to 10 + years ! smash is a long term marketing game at least it was for me & got me into sereises when i was older

to bad banjo wasn't on the NES &/or SNES or sakurai might of put him in base game B/C he seams to only care for really old chracters or advertising very new characters like corrin or incinaroar :/

sakurai even admitted he only picked incinaroar B/C HE wanted to make a wrestler character instead of just picking a pokemon that you know EVERYONE wanted or liked :/ as a pokemon fan its annoying that only pokemon that they wana market or push is the one they put into smash instead of fan favs heck smash 4 launched with out mewtwo in the game despite massive fan backlash to him being cut in brawl & constantly requested for smash 4
& you know sakurai had to deal with the dissapointment to mewtwo not being in smash 4 B/C he did THE MOST UNSAKURAI thing ever he showed off a bearly finished moddle of mewtwo to apease fans in the 50th fact egstravagansa thats somthing sakurai would NEVER DO !

 

[dlewis53]

Would piss me off if banjo got cut & moved to DLC so much more potentail in him being base game & sakurai lies all the time "no cut characters from the draft" yeah just like bayo "won" the ballot sakurai has a silver toung & bends the truth a lot

Dude, while having them in the base game would've been awesome (especially with a nice CG trailer), after the fiasco with the supposed "Grinch Leak", I'd just be happy with them being in the game at all.

 

[StormC]

As much as I would have liked Banjo to be out of the box and with Everyone Is Here, once that trailer starts I'll be too excited to care.

 

[BravadoMan_13]

I've been following the Blast Corp. and Jet Force Gemini findings and boy I tell you that Banjo & Kazooie's chances got a bit higher. Though I don't want to get overconfident just yet. It's their time to shine. Fingers crossed

 

[SuperiorYoshi87]

Another thing to consider here is..literally EVERY character that the community has really talked about is in this game in some way shape or form.. seriously..

Yes its a bummer that some fan bases won't get their most wanteds.. but in the end look at the characters in this game... they really are ALL here.. even Shovel Knight and Shantai characters who I never thought had an actual chance are in Shovel Knight as an AT trophy specter, plague, and King Knights as spirits..

The ONLY character who isnt in Ultimate in any capacity is Banjo. Hell Rayman is a freaking spirit! Yet Banjo goes by the wayside? Rare Ltd. IPs found in the code?

Microsoft could have handed Nintendo some Banjo picture's and made him a spirit if they didn't want him playable. No way Nintendo goes through all the trouble of referencing just about every character want in smash going as far as getting indie characters who I can guarantee didn't come near Banjo in popularity, but doesn't reach to get the number one most requested 3rd party character for ultimate. No way. I've been saying it and I say it again Banjo is in..

 

[MonkeyDLenny]

Has Verg said anything further?

I've dived headfirst into all the datamines and leaks, and I can confirm that there is absolutely NO Minecraft boss, or Minecraft content or any kind.

 

[JamesDNaux]

Brothers bear and breegull sisters, we're going full speed ahead.



Get home safe, Banjo and Kazooie, we're waiting for you.

 

[JonSmash]

if i remember correctly during the ballot the top 3 for a long time were 1:K Rool 2:Shovle Kinght (who was riding high off his games recent release) & 3:was Banjo Kazooie

I remember being pissed shovle knight was not only beating banjo but was that high in the polls nothing against him but he was WAY TO NEW of an IP to of been in smash 4 DLC at the time. shocked he got in ultimate as an AT but happy he did (still sad shauntee didn't get the AT treatment also she was high in the polls too & had way more history with nintendo but at least she is in)

 

[osby]

Would piss me off if banjo got cut & moved to DLC so much more potentail in him being base game & sakurai lies all the time "no cut characters from the draft" yeah just like bayo "won" the ballot sakurai has a silver toung & bends the truth a lot

Accusing the director of the game with lying while you have no evidence doesn't make you look right or victimized.

 

[MagnesD3]

B/C Banjo as DLC is 1 character (or 2 lol) a stage & some songs

BUT Banjo in base would of been like simon belmont ! Stage BOSS Assist trophys ! ITEMS ! LOTS OF MUSIC ! would have been used more in other characters classic modes Might of gotten a diddy kong racing stage & music ! he would of been in all the cinamatic cutseans & marketing like the banner commertal ! would of benafited him more to market him alongside mario & the cast then oh yeah he is an after thought DLC (if even ! )

Banjo as DLC can't compare to the treatment he would of got compared to being in base not to mention EVERYONE would of had him ON THE PHYSICAL CART ! not everyone buys DLC so some poeple may miss out on the glory that is banjo kazooie ! a little kid gets the game but mom wont buy him DLC as aposed to a kid getting the game with banjo already IN it & learns & grows up with him already there

I know for a lot of smash characters in smash when i was a kid i had no idea who they where or they games & didn't even try some of there games for 5 to 10 + years ! smash is a long term marketing game at least it was for me & got me into sereises when i was older

to bad banjo wasn't on the NES &/or SNES or sakurai might of put him in base game B/C he seams to only care for really old chracters or advertising very new characters like corrin or incinaroar :/

sakurai even admitted he only picked incinaroar B/C HE wanted to make a wrestler character instead of just picking a pokemon that you know EVERYONE wanted or liked :/ as a pokemon fan its annoying that only pokemon that they wana market or push is the one they put into smash instead of fan favs heck smash 4 launched with out mewtwo in the game despite massive fan backlash to him being cut in brawl & constantly requested for smash 4
& you know sakurai had to deal with the dissapointment to mewtwo not being in smash 4 B/C he did THE MOST UNSAKURAI thing ever he showed off a bearly finished moddle of mewtwo to apease fans in the 50th fact egstravagansa thats somthing sakurai would NEVER DO !

Its unfortunate but don’t kick a gift horse in the mouth, if they actually make it it’s a miracle

 

[Gemini-Gene]

December is the last month for the Bear and Bird's anniversary so why not end it off with a bang? I don't know how likely a DLC fighter reveal is for the VGAs, but a Microsoft rep (Banjo-Kazooie) could be the front runner choice for the DLC Pass. A reveal could happen either when Piranha Plant releases or sometime early next year.

Also a Minecraft boss, and maybe a Steve costume for Mii Swordfighter.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Banjo comes in as DLC #1, Grunty’s the stage, Mumbo the AT, Rare music, Steve Costume, Minecraft boas=winning combo

 

[JonSmash]

osby we have evidence sakurai lied about bayo wining the ballot in a smash 4 update there was already data for her in the game in a vertion of the game B4 the ballot was even annoced to the public meaning she was planed from the start . plus she was annouced as the "winner" B4 the end date to the ballot actually happened so all the votes were not even counted at the time. the real ballot winner was probably King K Rool saved for Ultimate

plus multiple inciders said they had no intention of using the ballot for smash 4 & it was used to make fans feel like they have an impute it was all a publisity stunt

 

[Rigumaro]

Banjo comes in as DLC #1, Grunty’s the stage, Mumbo the AT, Rare music, Steve Costume, Minecraft boas=winning combo

Now that you said Mumbo AT, can you imagine how fun would it be if he comes in, uses his magic, and transforms every player into a different fighter?

 

[KirbyWorshipper2465]

Honestly I feel like they should have just hired Grant Kirkhope and David Wise onto the team regardless of Rare being represented, they're big enough names in video game music imo. But it would be sweet to hear their music remixed.

I feel like Diddy Kong Racing should also have gotten at least some nods with or without Rare.

You've seen the latest DKC remixes. I think we have nothing to worry about there.

osby we have evidence sakurai lied about bayo wining the ballot in a smash 4 update there was already data for her in the game in a vertion of the game B4 the ballot was even annoced to the public meaning she was planed from the start . plus she was annouced as the "winner" B4 the end date to the ballot actually happened so all the votes were not even counted at the time. the real ballot winner was probably King K Rool saved for Ultimate

plus multiple inciders said they had no intention of using the ballot for smash 4 & it was used to make fans feel like they have an impute it was all a publisity stunt

It's mostly Nintendo (not Sakurai) that was transparent and not entirely truthful. The fine print explaining that the ballot would be used for a future game was only seen on the Japanese site for the ballot.

However, the fanbase is also at fault, since it demanded to see a "winner" for the ballot, as they expected the last 4 DLC character to be it, so the bigwigs went with a character that just happened to have been planned to start with (as you said) and had decent support in Europe.

So really, neither side is innocent. None of this matters anymore though, seeing as Ultimate did use some ballot influence.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Things are looking pretty good for Banjo, what do you think of recent talk from Verge and the Rare names popping up in the data mining papagenos ?

 

[Llort A. Ton]

Before I get too hyped, there always is the teeny tiny possibility that the dev team just thought that Blast Corps and JFC were Nintendo owned titles before adding their games into the code for the spirit directory, then figured it out later on and removed the spirits but not the game titles themselves. Yeah, it's a stretch and then some, but I wouldn't want to get disappointed again after what Grinch happened. Yeah, apples to oranges, but there is still a chance Banjo doesn't make it, no matter how small. This beacon of hope is awesome, though!

 

[weallfloatdownhere7]

Before I get too hyped, there always is the teeny tiny possibility that the dev team just thought that Blast Corps and JFC were Nintendo owned titles before adding their games into the code for the spirit directory, then figured it out later on and removed the spirits but not the game titles themselves. Yeah, it's a stretch and then some, but I wouldn't want to get disappointed again after what Grinch happened. Yeah, apples to oranges, but there is still a chance Banjo doesn't make it, no matter how small. This beacon of hope is awesome, though!

That would be a pretty amateur mistake for them to make, considering they’re making one of the biggest games around. Being aware of IP ownership should be at like top of the Smash Bros team’s list of priorities lol

 

[papagenos]

Things are looking pretty good for Banjo, what do you think of recent talk from Verge and the Rare names popping up in the data mining papagenos ?

I think it adds a lot to the chances of getting banjo to be honest.

Before I get too hyped, there always is the teeny tiny possibility that the dev team just thought that Blast Corps and JFC were Nintendo owned titles before adding their games into the code for the spirit directory, then figured it out later on and removed the spirits but not the game titles themselves. Yeah, it's a stretch and then some, but I wouldn't want to get disappointed again after what Grinch happened. Yeah, apples to oranges, but there is still a chance Banjo doesn't make it, no matter how small. This beacon of hope is awesome, though!

Rare limited was also seen credited in the copyright data i believe, so I dont think its not knowing who owned them with whatevers going on here.

 

[okamifire]

Would Rare have been copyrighted for King K. Rool? He was created when he was part of Rare. Or would it just extend to Nintendo now?

 

[Rigumaro]

Before I get too hyped, there always is the teeny tiny possibility that the dev team just thought that Blast Corps and JFC were Nintendo owned titles before adding their games into the code for the spirit directory, then figured it out later on and removed the spirits but not the game titles themselves. Yeah, it's a stretch and then some, but I wouldn't want to get disappointed again after what Grinch happened. Yeah, apples to oranges, but there is still a chance Banjo doesn't make it, no matter how small. This beacon of hope is awesome, though!

I had the same thought process than you yesterday. Seeing someone else post about it definitely makes me more worried of this possibility. Everyone is super happy about this finding, but I can't shake the feeling of having to think of the worst case scenario. Imagine the day 1 patch removing those data strings only to never be seen again.

I mean, it HAS to be a mistake, right? Wether it means Banjo is in or not, those seem like an oversight and they shouldn't be there.

 

[SneakyLink]

Would Rare have been copyrighted for King K. Rool? He was created when he was part of Rare. Or would it just extend to Nintendo now?

No, characters Rare created for the DK franchise are Nintendo’s now.

Original characters such as Banjo are Rare’ property.