It's hard not to get lost in the hype. Which is why I'm going to stay hyper-skeptical, just in case.
My fear now, if this is true, that perhaps what will come of this is more of the Microsoft/Nintendo partnerships, but Banjo is not a part of that. Things that will make a lot of people happy, but the stuff relating to Banjo being a red herring. It's a feeling I can't shake, perhaps too many times being disappointed. Hopefully that's not the case, but I'm anticipating that just in case.
Regardless, this is still the best chances the bear and bird have had in years. We'll have a better idea in just a couple hours. Good luck, everyone!