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

[Michael the Spikester]

I am agreeing to that.
The one thing any "Credible Leaker" has yet to share with us is what Spirits mode?
I am willing to bet that some reveals are linked to Spirit mode being revealed. Or at least some MAJOR characters.
Calling it now! Pointing my bat to the sky! Banjo is one of the final reveals!

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the final Smash Direct was in December before the 7th and this month we got a single reveal (69: Incineroar), then late October or November a Lucina/Robin style reveal of 70: Isaac and 70e: Felix and then the Smash Direct revealing 71: Banjo first and then 38e: Shadow, 54e: Medusa (I'm honestly confident Sakurai can make her an echo of Palutena) and 60e: Ken then 72: Geno for last.

It's honestly wishful thinking on my part but I can hope...

 

[ChunkySlugger72]

No doubt about it, they're 100% connected. Banjo Tooie (N64 version) name dropped Mario and Donkey Kong, and Nuts and Bolts even mentions Diddy Kong Racing by name. Log also references a "well known italian gentleman" in the intro of Nuts and Bolts too. They may not show/explicitly state it since legal boundaries are a thing, but they for sure share the same world

No doubt that They share the same universe no surprise since Banjo-Kazooie is a spinoff of the Donkey Kong Franchise and BK was created from the exact same team internally at Rare that made DKC series, But yeah so many references, Diddy Kong Racing, Bottles portrait in Banjo-Kazooie's house was suppose to be DK hence why Kazooie calls him "Barrel Boy", Conga has part of DK's voice, Gnawty from DKC appears in Click Clock Wood, Banjo-Tooie has the DK Plushie from Bottles kid, I believe Grunty Industries had a fridge with a DK logo magnet, even DK 64 was suppose to have Banjo and Kazooie's faces on the side of DK's shower, and Candy's music shop had Mumbo's Xylophone,Nuts & Bolts mentions their past appearences in Diddy Kong Racing and Kazooie is seen playing Super Mario Bros. in the beginning.

 

[ChunkySlugger72]

Don't worry, I support Banjo-Kazooie and would love to see the bear and bird in Smash. I just wanted to chime in .

Same here as big as a fan of Banjo-Kazooie I am, No doubt Sonic was Mario's main original rival and one of gaming's biggest icon's definitely has earn his spot in Smash Bros.

 

[AugustusB]

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the final Smash Direct was in December before the 7th and this month we got a single reveal (69: Incineroar), then late October or November a Lucina/Robin style reveal of 70: Isaac and 70e: Felix and then the Smash Direct revealing 71: Banjo first and then 38e: Shadow, 54e: Medusa (I'm honestly confident Sakurai can make her an echo of Palutena) and 60e: Ken.

It's honestly wishful thinking on my part but I can hope...

Nothing wrong with having hope my friend.

One thing I am considering and I noticed not only myself, but others tried to bring this up in the general thread (I know awful idea).
Piggybacking off of PapaGeno's Idea of the box thing (I know I know, hear me out) From a Promotional stand point...
-Robin/Lucina like reveal next week.
-Those revealed characters get added to the box, so the marketing team can start printing and ready to ship to stores come November.
-Final Smash Direct in November to reveal what Spirits mode is. Dedicated to the fans.
-Could be a couple of more characters (Maybe anywhere from 2 to 4 including echos)
-Then it ends with one final reveal with Sakurai saying "We hope we have made your dreams and wishes come true..."
-HYPE FINAL CHARACTER REVEAL (Could be Geno or Banjo...or maybe BOTH!?)

Sorry for rant, but I think it is good to hold onto hope!

 

[Organization XIII]

Who even asked for Cloud in the first place?

Or Corrin?

Or Bayonetta?

The Unwanted Trio. That's what they should be referred to as.

I mean I love Final Fantasy and was completely happy they put Cloud in Smash. It was my favorite part of Smash 4 and plenty of others were happy as well. I wouldn't claim he was unwanted.

 

[CosmicQuark]

No doubt about it, they're 100% connected. Banjo Tooie (N64 version) name dropped Mario and Donkey Kong, and Nuts and Bolts even mentions Diddy Kong Racing by name. Log also references a "well known italian gentleman" in the intro of Nuts and Bolts too. They may not show/explicitly state it since legal boundaries are a thing, but they for sure share the same world

Yeah, which is why I'm so flustered when people treat Banjo & Kazooie like they're just another third party character. What other third party characters could claim they're from a Nintendo universe?! (Mario statue in Metal Gear doesn't count haha)

Also, didn't know that from Nuts & Bolts (because I was bored and stopped playing after 10 mins). See Nintendo? Even Microsoft when making their own game still thinks of them as Nintendo characters! (not really, but I wish)

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the final Smash Direct was in December before the 7th and this month we got a single reveal (69: Incineroar), then late October or November a Lucina/Robin style reveal of 70: Isaac and 70e: Felix and then the Smash Direct revealing 71: Banjo first and then 38e: Shadow, 54e: Medusa (I'm honestly confident Sakurai can make her an echo of Palutena) and 60e: Ken.

It's honestly wishful thinking on my part but I can hope...

I'd be completely satisfied with that, though I feel like Geno should be along with Banjo in the Ultimate Smash game. Banjo, Isaac, and Geno were in the top 3 of the Reddit poll--I think they all should make it in.

Also, I made a post in the general thread of if I had Sakurai Bias, and I did it on Banjo & Kazooie--it was fun! Here it is:

Banjo-Kazooie would get Banjo & Kazooie and Gruntilda as characters (maybe add Conker for another Rare darling from Diddy Kong Racing). Banjo & Kazooie would be a two-in-one fighter who are all-around when together, but could be separated briefly for more powerful attacks (Banjo's bag swing, Kazooie's Wing Whack), but the character left alone would become vulnerable. Their stages would be two travelling stages...

Banjo-Kazooie: Mumbo's Mountain, Treasure Trove Cove, Freezeezy Peak, Mad Monster Mansion, Rusty Bucket Bay, Click Clock Wood.
Banjo-Tooie: Mayahem Temple, Witchyworld, Jolly Roger's Lagoon, Terrydactyland, Hailfire Peaks, Cloud Cuckooland.

The music would be Gruntilda's Lair and Isle o' Hags that would transition to the various themes of the stages like in-game. Mumbo Jumbo would be an assist, and Brentilda would pop up in stages revealing Smash character's darkest secrets. And every song from both games would make an appearance, which it's around 30-ish so semi-possible.

Similar to things we've discussed in this thread, but had fun putting it together.

 

[Luigifan18]

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the final Smash Direct was in December before the 7th and this month we got a single reveal (69: Incineroar), then late October or November a Lucina/Robin style reveal of 70: Isaac and 70e: Felix and then the Smash Direct revealing 71: Banjo first and then 38e: Shadow, 54e: Medusa (I'm honestly confident Sakurai can make her an echo of Palutena) and 60e: Ken then 72: Geno for last.

It's honestly wishful thinking on my part but I can hope...

Where's Lip?

 

[Michael the Spikester]

I'd be completely satisfied with that, though I feel like Geno should be along with Banjo in the Ultimate Smash game. Banjo, Isaac, and Geno were in the top 3 of the Reddit poll--I think they all should make it in.

My bad I wasn't quick enough to edit my post as I forgot to add him but he's there. He'd be revealed and saved for last after Banjo is revealed in the beginning of the Smash Direct followed by the three echos.

Anyways this is honestly my final official prediction for characters because all the points you made about Isaac, Felix and Banjo made lot of sense that I certainly can believe it.

 

[BravadoMan_13]

Despite being commercially successful and beloved, I believe Banjo Kazooie is still quite underrated by certain sections, people don't realise how huge they were back in the day nor do they realise how big of a deal Rare working with Nintendo were and the success that followed. I think some people put them in the Tonic Trouble and Glover basket, of being mediocre, kiddy looking games which are forgettable. I think it's unfair to sink the boot in and play down their legacy because of the difficulties of the Rare buyout and Microsoft. These retailed N64 bundles released in Europe and Australia speak volumes as to how BK were perceived by their masters so to speak, back in the day:

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Imo both BK games are the epitome of classic 90s 3D platformers, creative, charming, challenging, colourful and comical. Comparing to others, for me DK64 is too bloated, quantity over quality and Mario 64, while iconic is a bit on the plain side.

K. Rool getting in is a great sign for BK and I hope that the Bear and Bird get their chance, it would be surreal to see them and it would be fully deserved.

Fun fact: The first console bundle in the picture is known as the Spotlight Edition, and can sell for over $900 Aussie dollars!

This, this, and more this. I want to like this post a million times. It's so satisfying to see N64 marketing Banjo-Kazooie along side Mario, Pikachu, and DK. Since that was the case, Banjo & Kazooie should have replaced Yoshi in the original Smash commercial way back when. Those two will always be Nintendo characters to me and many others.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

Where's Lip?

An assist trophy.

 

[squirtgar]

Nothing wrong with having hope my friend.

One thing I am considering and I noticed not only myself, but others tried to bring this up in the general thread (I know awful idea).
Piggybacking off of PapaGeno's Idea of the box thing (I know I know, hear me out) From a Promotional stand point...
-Robin/Lucina like reveal next week.
-Those revealed characters get added to the box, so the marketing team can start printing and ready to ship to stores come November.
-Final Smash Direct in November to reveal what Spirits mode is. Dedicated to the fans.
-Could be a couple of more characters (Maybe anywhere from 2 to 4 including echos)
-Then it ends with one final reveal with Sakurai saying "We hope we have made your dreams and wishes come true..."
-HYPE FINAL CHARACTER REVEAL (Could be Geno or Banjo...or maybe BOTH!?)

Sorry for rant, but I think it is good to hold onto hope!

I think it would be cool if during the final smash direct when it cuts to Sakurai you see him working on something. But it is reggie that interrupts his "work" to have Sakurai talk.

-Then at the very end when Sakurai "concludes" the direct implying that everything about the game has now been announced, Reggie asks "Ohh, and before I leave what is that you are working on? and why do you look so troubled?" Then Sakurai says "I am looking for the final piece to this *jigsaw* puzzle.

-It then cuts to what seems like a puzzle of a stage that will be in the final game minus one piece. You then slowly zoom into the puzzle and you hear the cling sound from when you put a piece in the puzzle as you do in Banjo Kazooie (without seeing any characters yet). Then looking at the completed stage puzzle it players the unlocked stage jingle and then some text appears on the bottom of the screen. It is Banjo talking to Kazooie they joke about how long it took them to find the last jiggy to the "smash bros" level and how "I guess we'll just jump right in..."

-Right as they jump into the "smash doorway" that just opened up they flash across the screen "BANJO AND KAZOOIE COMPLETE THE (puzzle, roster or something along those lines)

-It then starts the character game-play starting off with them appearing off the level entry pad from Bn'K .

-At the very end, it goes to the final change in the smash bros artwork and it is the puzzle Sakurai was working on and there is a piece missing. The piece gets filled in and it flashes "Now it is finished!"


I think this would be super HYPE!!! and be something to blow our minds away and then just not say anything after and make all the youtubers go crazy in their videos.

 

[Isaac for Smash Pls]

Almost to page 100 y'all!

Popping in from the Isaac thread to wish you guys luck in the big Reddit showdown. Banjo-Kazooie is easily my #2 most wanted newcomer so it's pained me to vote for Isaac both times, but it's so cool that we're taking the top two spots on the podium! It's an honor to have my two favorite hopefuls face off twice

 

[Super Nintendo Chalmers]

Seeing Banjo-Kazooie on a box alongside the likes of Mario, Donkey Kong, & Pikachu is so wonderful. The idea of them reuniting with their N64 allies is too good to be true. They need to be in this game, dammit.

Being trusted to move consoles is no small feat.

It really hits home, this bundle is quite a treat.

 

[puremrz]

These nightmares I keep having of Yooka and Laylee being revealed as a playable character really need to stop.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

Here's a funny question, kinda inspired by puremrz dreaming about Yooka & Laylee being playable.

If you had to choose between these two fighters who would you pick?

Banjo & Laylee
Yooka & Kazooie

 

[puremrz]

Here's a funny question, kinda inspired by puremrz dreaming about Yooka & Laylee being playable.

If you had to choose between these two fighters who would you pick?

Banjo & Laylee
Yooka & Kazooie

You monster.

Banjo & Laylee I guess. Then I could just stick to using moves that don't involve Laylee and I'd be somewhat fine.

 

[Sabrewulf238]

This is probably blasphemous but I'd probably go for Yooka & Kazooie.

I feel like Kazooie is a bit more interesting as a character than Banjo. (and Laylee doesn't really live up to Kazooies level of sass )

 

[volbound1700]

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if the final Smash Direct was in December before the 7th and this month we got a single reveal (69: Incineroar), then late October or November a Lucina/Robin style reveal of 70: Isaac and 70e: Felix and then the Smash Direct revealing 71: Banjo first and then 38e: Shadow, 54e: Medusa (I'm honestly confident Sakurai can make her an echo of Palutena) and 60e: Ken then 72: Geno for last.

It's honestly wishful thinking on my part but I can hope...

Don't count out a Sonic the Hedgehog character making an appearance this month. October was the month for Sonic announcements for Brawl and Smash 4. I am hopeful for a Miles "Tails" Prowers announcement or at least Shadow as an echo.

 

[CosmicQuark]

Here's a funny question, kinda inspired by puremrz dreaming about Yooka & Laylee being playable.

If you had to choose between these two fighters who would you pick?

Banjo & Laylee
Yooka & Kazooie

Damn, this is a toughie. Banjo's the star out of the two, but Kazooie's the one that does most of the work (as is usual). I guess I'd have to go with Yooka & Kazooie as Kazooie has more interesting abilities, as well as I prefer Yooka's design to Laylee's.

Though something has to be done about that stiff tongue... add some animation to it, make it bigger, something.

 

[TheZoologist]

Here's a funny question, kinda inspired by puremrz dreaming about Yooka & Laylee being playable.

If you had to choose between these two fighters who would you pick?

Banjo & Laylee
Yooka & Kazooie

Diabolical! Hmm... I suppose Yooka and Kazooie. I like chameleons and Kazooie as a character so I suppose they'd be an interesting combination. But you're a monster for suggesting such a thing and I bow my head in shame for participating lmao

 

[ChunkySlugger72]

This is it everyone, Grand Finals...

It's time to pull up our Yellow Shorts !!!

Strap on our Blue Backpacks !!!

Reload our Kazooie's and cocked them into Breegull Blaster mode !!!

Because we are going to end this competition once and for all !!!

(Points & Aims Kazooie at Isaac)
"How do you want your eggs for breakfast?"

For the Bear and the Bird !!!!!

https://smashpoll.uk/874278

 

[RetrogamerMax]

Being trusted to move consoles is no small feat.

It really hits home, this bundle is quite a treat.

Gruntilda: You stole my line! Now how about you have a spell of mine!

 

[UnknownJ25]

Here's a funny question, kinda inspired by puremrz dreaming about Yooka & Laylee being playable.

If you had to choose between these two fighters who would you pick?

Banjo & Laylee
Yooka & Kazooie

That's a hard one... I guess Banjo and Laylee since you could do some neat things with sonar powers and you still get the beautiful "GUH-HUH" of Banjo

 

[FatNerd]

let's see who win the poll

 

[JonSmash]

I'd go banjo & laylee as I feel the dynamic would still work & i feel yooka couldnt handle kazooies super sass

 

[JonSmash]

Ewwwww the Xbox logo !

 

[PhantomShab]

So what kind of final smash would you guys like for Banjo & Kazooie to have?

 

[puremrz]

Banjo and Kazooie won the Reddit poll!
We did it! I'm very happy they still have so much support even after all this time.
They'd make perfect characters, and I really really really hope Sakurai put them in Smash. This poll may not change anything, but it's what gives Banjo and Kazooie's fans hope.

 

[ChunkySlugger72]

Banjo-Kazooie are your Super Smash Bros Ultimate Reddit Tournament Poll Champions !!!

We dominated the Grand Finals !!!

Though it's just a Reddit community fan poll, It's still a small victory to solidly Banjo-Kazooie's precense as a most wanted newcomer !!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/9ld79u/day_3434_results_randomized_smash_ultimate_poll/

 

[shellshocker18]

I am ecstatic Banjo won! I was very sad to see how many botted votes he received, that had to be weeded out, but hopefully this victory was still legit. One more step towards our voices being heard for his inclusion! Somebody get Rare and Sakurai to see that chart pronto, I don't have a twitter X/

 

[Isaac: Venus Adept]

Congrats on the big win BanjoAndKazooiebros. That was a crazy rematch and you guys deserve the victory. Here's hoping Isaac and Banjo will meet each other again on the battlefield in the real Smash

 

[TheZoologist]

So what kind of final smash would you guys like for Banjo & Kazooie to have?

There are numerous options for Banjo & Kazooie's Final Smash.

Most obvious is the Mighty Jinjonator, a summoning Final Smash that causes the Jinjos to form and activate the Mighty Jinjonator that bashes any opponents caught in the summoning.

One I would love to see is a transformational Final Smash where Mumbo Jumbo & Humba Wumba are summoned to transform Banjo & Kazooie into Daddy T. Rex which precedes to rampage across the stage smashing anyone in their way, and then ending with an enormous roar that sends any nearby opponents flying.

Another one is Banjo & Kazooie fly up and go across the stage using Airborne Egg-Aiming and attack opponents with grenade eggs.

AND YAY TO BANJO & KAZOOIE ON WINNING THE REDDIT TOURNAMENT POLL! Good show to the Issac fans, hopefully we'll see them both and Geno in Smash Bros. Ultimate!

 

[TCT~Phantom]

Watch Banjo get revealed next week. I would love to see the reactions.

 

[puremrz]

Watch Banjo get revealed next week. I would love to see the reactions.

Seeing as K. Rool's reveal (my number 2) made me ecstatic for half an hour, a Banjo Kazooie reveal might just prove lethal to me.

 

[Graf von Tirol]

From a Geno supporter, I congratulate Banjo's poll victory, and wholeheartedly back his inclusion in the roster. C'mon Sakurai and Spencer, time to make this happen!

 

[CosmicQuark]

Yay! So glad that Banjo & Kazooie one. It's a small victory, as all fan polls are, but it's a victory nonetheless--and one I participated in, so it feels special.

It's a shame about the bots, but the pollster assured that despite them, they made sure the final votes were accurate. Banjo & Kazooie won fair and square.

Congrats on the big win BanjoAndKazooiebros. That was a crazy rematch and you guys deserve the victory. Here's hoping Isaac and Banjo will meet each other again on the battlefield in the real Smash

Thanks! I hope they meet each other in Smash as well, Isaac is the most deserving first party newcomer in my eyes. And Isaac got the most votes overall, which is an accomplishment in itself!

 

[ChunkySlugger72]

Seeing as K. Rool's reveal (my number 2) made me ecstatic for half an hour, a Banjo Kazooie reveal might just prove lethal to me.

Same here man, King K. Rool was my 2nd Most Wanted Newcomer and I lost my mind for the rest of the week, I kept watching the trailer over and over again and was like Finally Donkey Kong has his Main Antagonist back !!! , If Banjo-Kazooie gets revealed I really don't know what I will do.

 

[TheZoologist]

Same here man, King K. Rool was my 2nd Most Wanted Newcomer and I lost my mind for the rest of the week, I kept watching the trailer over and over again and was like Finally Donkey Kong has his Main Antagonist back !!! , If Banjo-Kazooie gets revealed I really don't know what I will do.

Simon Belmont was actually my second most wanted newcomer after Banjo & Kazooie but I got super excited when King K. Rool & Ridley were both announced. If Banjo & Kazooie make it in, I will lose my damn mind and will be going crazy both in my home and all over the Internet for probably up til the game comes out.

 

[dlewis53]

Same here man, King K. Rool was my 2nd Most Wanted Newcomer and I lost my mind for the rest of the week, I kept watching the trailer over and over again and was like Finally Donkey Kong has his Main Antagonist back !!! , If Banjo-Kazooie gets revealed I really don't know what I will do.

My thoughts exactly! From an emotional perspective, K. Rool was my second most-wanted character in Smash, and I lost it when he was revealed; I still can't stop watching his trailer with a grin on my face! If Banjo-Kazooie make it in as well, I would flip to Mars and back five times over, and I would be eternally satisfied; any other character that gets in will be a bonus.

Also, a huge congratulations to the duo for winning the Reddit poll (even if it's just for fun), and also congrats to Isaac and Geno for coming in second and third respectively; I hope all three manage to get in!

 

[Cap'n Jack]

100 pages? Here we go Banjo-Roos! Time for the next phase!