Kombo writes: Congratulations, Rare. You've just lost a customer.

Word has gotten around that the demo of Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts is rather hard to read on a standard-definition TV. As such, there have been complaints about it in places such as the NeoGAF forums, and as such, Rare Community Manager George K. told everyone that they were looking into the text issue for the retail version of the game. So that was good. Until this came back...
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3 Nov 2008

Ones to Watch: Xbox 360 Releases for November 2008

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Aeropause writer Jeremy Yerby looks at the best titles coming out for the Xbox 360 in the month of November. Some of the hightlights include Gears of War 2 and Mirror's Edge.
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31 Oct 2008

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Facebook Character Q&A Closes

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Taken from the Official Banjo Blog:

'Today is 31st October and at midnight, we will not be accepting anymore questions on the character Facebook pages. There has been a great response and I look forward to seeing each character's answers.'
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29 Oct 2008

Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts demo available now on XBM

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Major Nelson reports that a demo for Banjo Kazooie Nuts and Bolts is now available on the Xbox Live Marketplace.

Build awe-inspiring vehicles and tackle the Jiggy challenges in any way you see fit! Show your creations off over Xbox LIVE.
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22 Oct 2008

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts set for release on 14th Nov in Europe

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Microsoft announced today that Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts will be released across Europe on November 14th.
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18 Oct 2008

The Nuts & Bolts demo might be online very soon

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In addition to the new Banjo Gamerpics, a Nuts & Bolts demo is on the way. And unlike every other Rare 360 title to date, it'll actually be before the game's release. At least, that's what BK.com's forum moderator, Mike Wilson, says. Take it away! "As far as I am aware, the demo is completed or is in certification. A 'demo coming soon' image on Xbox Live is fair enough. I doubt it will be here before the end of October. The team are hoping to get it out before release but there are no promises." And as for what this demo will be offering, Wilson adds: "It's awesome, I am sure you guys will love it. I don't think playing the demo will spoil much and it will give everyone a little taste of what is to come."
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7 Oct 2008

Banjo Dev Diary 4: Building the Hub, Pt. 1

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Taken from the article:

"We have a fantastic treat for you this time - a detailed look into the creation of one of the game's key elements, and a hallmark of the Banjo series: the hub world. Steve Malpass, one of the main designers on the Banjo team, has lifted the metaphorical garage door of his mind to reveal the genesis of Showdown Town to you, our gentle readers. You may also know Steve from his work in Banjo-Tooie, Perfect Dark, and Grabbed by the Ghoulies (a personal favourite of mine). He was also the voice of Fox McCloud in Star Fox Adventures (which is rather exciting, wouldn't you say?). But enough from me, I'll let Steve take the floor..."
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3 Oct 2008

Why do you wear yellow shorts but no top?

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Taken from the Banjo Blog:

"Ever wanted to ask Banjo about his questionable fashion sense? Or ask Mumbo about what he was like as a child? Well if you have, then you are in luck! Banjo & Kazooie, Mumbo, L.O.G. and Grunty will be answering your questions on their Facebook profile pages."
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29 Sep 2008

Rare Reveals Two Unique, Scuttled Versions Of 'Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'

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MTV Multiplayer's Patrick Klepek reports:

"When you play "Banjo Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts" in November, you won't be playing what Rare initially set out to make with their revival of "Banjo Kazooie."

Series creator Gregg Mayles told me last week at a review event for the game in San Francisco that Rare went through several iterations of a new "Banjo Kazooie" before settling on their current path.

One of them even included a pseudo-remake of the original Nintendo 64 platformer produced alongside Nintendo. Keep reading to discover the three iterations (two of them now dead) of a next-generation "Banjo Kazooie.""
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25 Sep 2008

Banjo-Kazooie XBLA Video Leaked, Nintendo references removed from the game

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A video of the upcoming Xbox Live Arcade remake of Banjo-Kazooie, which was announced for a November 26th release yesterday, has been leaked onto YouTube. The video is over nine minutes long and contains gameplay footage from the start of the game.
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