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There's always the possibility he's trolling, but I don't think that's Grant's style. He genuinely loves Banjo & Kazooie, and the fans, so I feel like if he knew something, he'd simply not talk about it. If I were to guess, I think this means we may not be getting a new game, at least not yet, as I can't imagine a new game being made without Grant at the initial meetings. The soundtrack was so important to the games and its themes, he was the voice of Mumbo and a variety of other characters. However, if they were doing a remaster, or porting the games to Switch, those could happen without his involvement (at least initially, perhaps he'd update the music for a remaster).
Male Wii Fit Trainer is literally a 'Mr. Fit' though.
That's actually a good point. Would they remake Banjo-Kazooie without Grant's involvement?
I was more turned off by a couple of them (I think it was Jon and Andre... mostly Andre) being assholes on Twitter during the whole Grinch thing.
I couldn't imagine it myself. And since Grant is still in the business, coming off hot from having the honor of working on a Mario game, I would think they'd be crazy not to have him on board. Of course, I'm hoping for a remaster rather than a remake--I don't trust Microsoft/Rare with making something new, even passing it off to another developer is risky. Their idea of remaking the games with a twist would have been a neat idea a decade ago, but they ruined it by making Nuts & Bolts instead. With the pessimism that resulted from that, they should play it safe. Test the waters by making the same game, modern graphics and optional bonus material, and if sales are good, use that new engine to be the base for a Threeie. The N-Sane trilogy showed that can be possible. Would be amazing to have all three in a consistent art style.
I can't believe all the love that is coming your guys way! All that waiting just might pull off big time. Guess it's true about someone getting the "red carpet" treatment this E3. This is crazy.
i asked about that and the only response i got was "Zero chance anything is revealed at the tournament" the consensus seems to be that nintendo doesn't really see the tournaments as anything more than silly little fluff pieces to wow the causal crowd
Pretty sure the guy who created K rool himself had no idea k rool was going to be in smash, and as grant mentioned his music is owned by microsoft so he wouldn't know if they used his music.
plus i already reported to several people that the rumor was confirmed a industry hoax and nothing to do with Star Link's coincidental new mode months ago
Sure but they'd want him to make new music, or remaster his old work, were a new Banjo to come out. He's integral to the identity of Banjo-Kazooie.
HMK does provide a compelling argument because if you want to hide something, you got to blend your answer in with "no" answers (Double entendre). If Banjo Kazooie are locks at this point, I hope Sora does get in because Sora has been requested for nearly as long. I think requests for Sora started in Brawl as far as I'm aware of.
Googly eyes! That would be an awesome hat!
Considering that Playtonic is where all his bros are, he probably chose to work on Yooka Laylee over a Banjo Kazooie game. Sure he loves Banjo Kazooie but I bet he loves his pals more.
If Grant had to make a choice, and no reason that I know he couldn't do both if scheduling worked, I think he'd pick Banjo, and I bet all of those at Playtonic would understand--they were tasked to try to make a Banjo-Kazooie game without Banjo & Kazooie. If they had a chance to work with the IP, they'd do it, unlike those still at Rare. Plus, Impossible Lair is more of a take on Donkey Kong Country, so I think they'd be fine with just having Wise. Would fit, Kirkhope for Banjo, Wise for something DKC-adjacent. Banjo is essentially Grant's baby and I just can't see them doing something new (either new game, or remaster) without him.
That's good, because Smash competitive players see it as nothing more than a silly fluff piece either, in addition to a spit in the scene's faces.
Eh I'd still tune in. You never know if we might get a reveal
I might tune in just for the chance it happens, though I'm pretty sure we won't get a reveal at the tournament, and I also don't expect two character announcements. Even a shadow drop, which I'd love, I feel is too hopeful.
If anything does happen be sure to post it here! Unfortunately for me I'll be working through the good stuff and would have to go offline to at least be surprised a little.
You think so? We were told very early on the team was working on three characters. I think in the interest of releasing all DLC by February and making things really hype at E3, I actually EXPECT a shadow drop and an announcement.
I'm still on the fence with Erdrick. As far as we know, Tansut and Vergeben are the only leakers who are saying Erdrick and Imran is saying he doesn't believe that. Well there is only one way to find out.
It's not that he doesn't believe it, it's just he thinks that there's no basis for the rumors, though does expect something Dragon Quest related. He does seem more confident about the Banjo rumors than the Erdrick ones. I will say I've been skeptical of Erdrick being next, as I feel like while the rumors of his inclusion are solid, the idea he's next is on purely speculation that was taken as gospel. We'll see soon enough.
that does sound odd....I'm used to these tournaments just not having any major announcements and just being a little warm-up act for the crowd/viewers
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And @Connorb0t2 , Final piece will more likely have everyone in a small crowd together looking at the Bear and Bird in all their glory.
I’m the smug one.Alright so, With all the Banjo hype spreading around I got into a creative mood So I thought it'd be fun to draw a collab with several active and well known people in this thread with their Avatars gasping at what could Potentially be what we've always dreamed of. If you'd like to be included I could toss you in, I'm not that great at Drawing so please bare with me if your avatar comes out looking pretty funky.
Now this was a quick sketch I did real quick with the 4 people that hit my mind right off the bat.
But uh, Yeah.
This looks absolutely sick! I can't wait to see the final piece! Sorry if I sound obnoxious but I'm really excited to see the fanart that will come with Banjo Kazooie's inclusion.Alright so, With all the Banjo hype spreading around I got into a creative mood So I thought it'd be fun to draw a collab with several active and well known people in this thread with their Avatars gasping at what could Potentially be what we've always dreamed of. If you'd like to be included I could toss you in, I'm not that great at Drawing so please bare with me if your avatar comes out looking pretty funky.
Now this was a quick sketch I did real quick with the 4 people that hit my mind right off the bat.
But uh, Yeah.
I've embraced my inner Carl so if you want to put me in just put in Carl. Carl is my spirit animal.Alright so, With all the Banjo hype spreading around I got into a creative mood So I thought it'd be fun to draw a collab with several active and well known people in this thread with their Avatars gasping at what could Potentially be what we've always dreamed of. If you'd like to be included I could toss you in, I'm not that great at Drawing so please bare with me if your avatar comes out looking pretty funky.
Now this was a quick sketch I did real quick with the 4 people that hit my mind right off the bat.
But uh, Yeah.
I'd like to ask what his design is in this so-called statue. Classic/N64 (expecting this one) or Nuts & Bolts (hated that so much)?
If there is a statue, it’s without a doubt the incredibly recent redesign used for the figures and such, which is Classic but slightly different.
He wasn't. He was announced in a Smash presentation seperate from all the other Nintendo stuff at E3.
No, he was announced in a special presentation dedicated to Smash
