28 Jan 2009
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Kotaku writes: "Microsoft released three first-party games towards the end of 2008. Gears of War 2, we know, is a smashing success. But what of the other two games, Fable II and Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts?
Sales data released by the NPD Group today reveals that the games' experience on store shelves couldn't have been more diffierent. Fable II was a surprising success, by January 1 selling a respectable 1.2 million copies in the US. Not too shabby.
But Banjo? Seems Rare's stab at innovation by introducing customisable vehicles to the game was a flop with consumers, as the game had only sold a meagre 140,000 copies by new year's day."
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15 Jan 2009
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

RareWareCentral States that there's a video on the "Inside XBOX" tab on your xbox console which leads too the team members talking about Banjo!
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14 Jan 2009
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

RareWareCentral has recently published a news story on their site about a certain new Rare feature called Tepid Seat, It's not totally new but the new thing about it is new.
RareWareCentral States that you can ask the Banjo team Developers anything about Banjo.
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6 Jan 2009
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

This is a story I wrote on my site.
It's all about Rare making a deal with Kraftbrands to advertise their new game.
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20 Dec 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

If you load up Banjo Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts today, you'll be prompted to download an update. If you're playing on a High-Def TV, then you won't really notice much, but those of you playing on a Standard-Def tube will be happy to see that the small text problem has been solved!
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18 Dec 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Microsoft and developer Rare have teamed up to kick off a contest inviting gamers to take snapshots of their personal contraptions in Banjo- Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. Rare is handpicking a grand total of seven of the very best creations and will award winners with "in-game immortality."
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16 Dec 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Stephen Totilo from MTV Multiplayer writes:
"'Halo Wars'Here's one more important "Halo Wars" fact that I learned during my recent interview with the game's lead writer, Graeme Devine:
-The Game's Text Won't Repeat The Mistakes Of "Banjo-Kazooie" - Several prominent Xbox 360 games have been programmed to display text in such small sizes that words can't be read on standard definition TVs. Pity the gamer who hadn't splurged on an HD set. This was an issue with Capcom's "Dead Rising" in 2006 (which was never fixed) and Microsoft/Rare's "Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts" earlier this year (which Rare plans to be fix)."
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13 Dec 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Black Friday may be over but discounts for many things continue, including video games. Below are two great deals for the cheap gamer. Both are great prices for fantastic games. Banjo was already being sold at $40 but has now become a steal at Amazon. Team Fortress 2 is worth the money for hours of enjoyment. Make sure to look around for the best deals as they become even more frequent.
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11 Dec 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

MundoRare writes: "No Holiday Season is complete without the traditional Rare Xmas Greeting, and this year isn't an exception! [...] The message from Rare coming along with this spiffy greeting card goes as follows: 'We wish everyone a very merry Xmas, a happy New Year and look forward to a fun-filled 2009 :)' "
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11 Dec 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

"I'm not normally the kind to clip coupons and stay up on deals, but even a dolt like me can respond when something like this is staring me in the face. Amazon is selling Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts for the criminally low price of $25.99"
Read more after the jump.
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10 Dec 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

MundoRare writes: "After the amazing Viva Piñata cards from the Tokyo Game Show or the ones hinting at a new Killer Instinct, it's time for the Banjo universe to meet the paper maché world!
Some of the classical Banjo characters also got their own piñatesque representation in Piñata Island thanks to the exclusive cards released by Rare on three of the main Rare fansites, followed by another bunch of three at Rare's own online spot later this week."
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10 Dec 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Console Monster writes: "
Yes, it's the Xbox Live Marketplace update. Today sees two Xbox Live Arcade titles, as well as themes and game content. Here is the Marketplace update for Wednesday 10th December 2008:
Today's content has all been linked to the online Marketplace, to add it to your download queue simply click onto the content's name.
METEOS WARS
Price: 800 Microsoft Points (Trial available)
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions
Description: Take a ride through this intergalactic journey where you slide, stack and ignite your blocks to blast away the world-ending Meteos! There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts.
PowerUp Forever
Price: 800 Microsoft Points (Trial available)
Availability: All Xbox Live Regions except Korea
Description: PowerUp Forever, the next-gen, next-level evolution of the top-down arcade shooter, offers limitless levels, enemies and options. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts..."
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5 Dec 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Now is the time of year when anticipation builds more with each passing day. It's also the time of year when Amazon Video Games has scores of fantastic deals happening all at once. There is no better way to celebrate the season than with a mashup of daily anticipation and fabulous deals!
Starting Tuesday, December 2 and continuing for 15 consecutive days, Amazon Video Games will be featuring one new, terrific deal for your gaming pleasure. Quantities will be limited!
Todays deal is for Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts for the Xbox 360.
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1 Dec 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Fans of the series and newcomers alike will enjoy platforming with Rare's famous honey bear Banjo and breegull Kazooie as they fight to save Banjo's little sister Tooty from the evil witch Gruntilda in their original classic adventure. "Banjo-Kazooie" launches on Xbox LIVE Arcade this Wednesday, December 3 at 9 a.m. GMT (2:00 a.m. PDT).
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20 Nov 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

1UP contacted Microsoft to see if they knew what was going on and received the following official response:
"We are aware that some consumers who preordered Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts have not received their redeem code for Banjo-Kazooie on Xbox Live Arcade. We are currently investigating the scope of this situation, but we believe it represents a small fraction of the total number of preorder customers. We encourage anyone who preordered Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts and did not receive a redeem code to follow up directly with your retailer's customer service team for resolution."
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17 Nov 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Rare's studio manager, Mark Betteriedge, has told GamesIndustry.biz that some of the company's future products will "surprise a lot of people, both in terms of what they are and the different styles".
Talking in an interview, the first part of which will be published tomorrow, he explained that one of the studio's roles as a first party developer was to change the perception of the Xbox 360 from just being a "shooter box, or a hardcore box," and "change the conventional thinking of games and entertainment".
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16 Nov 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

CrankyGamersUK writes: Been playing through Banjo Kazooie on 360 and have found a nice secret that i'm sure lots of you are going to go crazy for!
2009 just got a whole lot sweeter!
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13 Nov 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

According to the newest Dev Diary on BanjoKazooie.com, the team is going to be working on more Banjo games.
"Lastly, let's spare a thought for our local pizza delivery company, who are now at risk of going out of business. They told me that at first they thought it was because of the credit crunch biting in, but they soon realised it was because we'd finished Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. There's only one solution to their woes...
...more Banjo games!"
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12 Nov 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts is out in Europe this Friday (and on sale now in the US) and to celebrate developer Rare is throwing down a block-building gauntlet.
On November 23 a dozen artists and designers from the UK dev, including head of design and 'Mr. Banjo' Gregg Mayles, will descend on Xbox Live multiplayer competitions between 3 and 5 pm.
Members of Banjo's dev team will be recognisable by their characters' stylish sunglasses and you'll also unlock a special Achievement just for battling them.
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11 Nov 2008
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Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts

More than 10 years after the launch of "Banjo-Kazooie," Microsoft Game Studios and Rare Ltd. are proud to renew the beloved franchise with "Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts." Landing at North American retailers today, this Xbox 360 exclusive is rated "E 10+" (for Everyone 10 and older) and retails for $39.99.
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