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Star Racer Nintendo Switch Release: Indie Retro Racer Headed to Switch in Q3 2026
Star Racer, the indie futuristic racer showcased on Kickstarter in November 2023, is confirmed for Nintendo Switch in Q3 2026. Features include local four-player...
Star Racer Coming to Nintendo Switch: Whatnot Games' Retro-Inspired Combat Racer Arrives on Switch
Whatnot Games has announced Star Racer for Nintendo Switch. Learn about the retro inspirations, combat-focused gameplay, Track Editor, local multiplayer, and...
Spyro: A Realm Beyond — Toys for Bob Details Flight Mechanics and Spring 2027 Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Toys for Bob outlines the vision, flight mechanics, and development roadmap for Spyro: A Realm Beyond, slated for Spring 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified...
Banjo-Kazooie Beta Tracks Unlocked in HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition
Rare's handheld HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition unlocks over 20 previously unused Banjo-Kazooie beta tracks, preserved with the original Nintendo 64 soundfont...
Banjo-Kazooie Secret Music Player Reveals 20+ Unused Tracks on HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition
A hidden music player on the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition surfaces more than 20 unused Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie tracks. Composer Grant Kirkhope responds.
Banjo-Kazooie secret music player discovered on HyperMegaTech Super Pocket handheld
A hidden music player with more than 20 unused tracks and a 100% cheat menu — what the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition reveals about Banjo-Kazooie's...
Elephant Mario Statue Pre-Orders Start July 2, 2026 — First 4 Figures Unveils Super Mario Bros. Wonder Collectible
First 4 Figures will open pre-orders for an Elephant Mario statue based on Super Mario Bros. Wonder on July 2, 2026.
Harbour Masters Announces Lighthouse: New Banjo-Kazooie PC Decompilation Port
Harbour Masters has announced Lighthouse, a native PC decompilation port of Banjo-Kazooie, promising enhanced framerates, widescreen support, a standalone randomiser,...
Banjo-Kazooie PC Port 'Lighthouse' Reportedly Arriving in July — Decompilation, Randomizer, and Mod Support Detailed
A look at the community-led 'Lighthouse' PC port of Banjo-Kazooie: what the team says about the native rewrite, randomizer features, romhack compatibility, and planned...
Daytona USA Recompilation on GitHub: Subarasheese's Static Port of the 2011 XBLA Version
Developer Subarasheese has published a static recompilation project for the 2011 XBLA version of Daytona USA on GitHub, leveraging the ReXGlue tool. Here's what is...
Evercade Nexus: Blaze Unveils Its Most Advanced Handheld Yet With Large Screen, Analogue Controls, and Banjo-Kazooie Bundle
Blaze announces Evercade Nexus, its most powerful handheld yet, featuring a large ultra-bright screen, dual analogue sticks, enhanced multiplayer, and an exclusive...
Evercade Launches Super Pocket Rare Edition: Classic Rare Games Return on New Handheld
Evercade announces the Super Pocket Rare Edition handheld, featuring 14 classic Rare games including Banjo-Kazooie and support for Evercade cartridges. Available for...
Banjo: Recompiled Brings Classic N64 Platformer to PC with Widescreen and Modern Enhancements
Banjo: Recompiled, the native PC port of the 1998 N64 classic Banjo-Kazooie, launches with widescreen options, high frame rates, and robust mod support—delighting...
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Banjo-Kazooie Receives Enhanced Native PC Port Through Banjo: Recompiled Project
Banjo-Kazooie returns with Banjo: Recompiled, a native PC port that upgrades the beloved Rare classic for modern hardware, featuring high framerate, widescreen...
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Gregg Mayles Reflects on Banjo-Tooie’s Legacy as Rare Veteran Departs Studio
Longtime Rare developer Gregg Mayles marks Banjo-Tooie’s 25th anniversary by sharing archival material, following his departure after 36 years with the studio.
Gregg Mayles Departs Rare: A Look Back at the Legendary Game Designer’s Impact on Nintendo and Beyond
Veteran Rare designer Gregg Mayles leaves after 36 years, reflecting on his influential work across Nintendo classics like Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country, as...
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Banjo-Kazooie Grunty’s Revenge Redone Mod Ends: RareYoomTah Releases Unfinished Project to Community
RareYoomTah’s Banjo-Kazooie Grunty’s Revenge Redone mod for Nintendo 64 has ended development. The ambitious fan project will be released in its current state, giving...
Banjo-Kazooie: The Lost Nintendo 64 Legacy and the Cancelled 4Kids TV Show
Explore the untold story behind the cancelled Banjo-Kazooie cartoon by 4Kids Entertainment, its impact on the franchise, and the lasting legacy of this iconic Nintendo...
The Untold Story of the Cancelled Banjo-Kazooie TV Show: Inside 4Kids Entertainment's Lost Collaboration with Rare and Microsoft
Explore the behind-the-scenes journey of the Banjo-Kazooie TV show project developed by 4Kids Entertainment in partnership with Rare and Microsoft, and the factors...
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Rare Veteran Gregg Mayles Departs After 35 Years: A Look Back at an Iconic Nintendo Developer’s Legacy
Gregg Mayles, one of Rare's longest-serving developers and a key figure in Nintendo classics like Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie, has left Rare following 35...
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Legendary Game Designer Gregg Mayles Departs Rare After 36 Years
Gregg Mayles, the celebrated developer behind Banjo-Kazooie and Donkey Kong Country, leaves Rare after a distinguished 36-year career, marking the end of an era for...
Rare Veteran Gregg Mayles Departs Studio After 35 Years, Marking End of an Era for Nintendo and Xbox Fans
Gregg Mayles, acclaimed Rare designer behind Donkey Kong Country and Banjo-Kazooie for Nintendo systems, announces his departure after 35 years following the...
Perfect Dark Cancellation Sparks Fan Movement: Nintendo Switch Players Show Support for Joanna Dark
The recent cancellation of The Initiative's Perfect Dark project by Microsoft has re-energized the fanbase, with voice actor Alix Wilton Regan urging...
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Rare Studio Shake-Up: Key Departures and Game Cancellations Rock Microsoft Studios
Microsoft's gaming division faces significant changes as veteran Rare developers depart and high-profile projects like Everwild and Perfect Dark are cancelled. Explore...
New Banjo-Kazooie Revival Possible as Rare Undergoes Leadership Changes
Rare's management reshuffle sparks renewed interest in revisiting the classic Banjo-Kazooie franchise, with industry insiders noting increased openness from the iconic...
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PaperKlay Announced for Nintendo Switch: 3D Platformer Collectathon Features Grant Kirkhope, Star Talent
WhyKev's handcrafted 3D platformer PaperKlay is set to release on Nintendo Switch, featuring a unique paper-and-card world, a star-studded voice cast, and music from...
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Banjo-Kazooie Revival: Toys for Bob Expresses Interest in Fan-Favorite Series for Nintendo Switch
Toys for Bob's leadership voices enthusiasm for reviving Rare's classic Banjo-Kazooie franchise, highlighting close ties with Team Xbox and Nintendo Switch...
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Toys for Bob Banjo-Kazooie Interest: Paul Yan Says Studio Would Welcome a Team Xbox Collaboration
Toys for Bob co-studio head Paul Yan told YouTuber CanadianGuyEh the studio would welcome working with Team Xbox and has an interest in reviving Banjo-Kazooie....
First 4 Figures Unveils Banjo-Kazooie Tooty Definitive Edition Statue: Pre-orders, Details, and Switch Online Tie-in
First 4 Figures reveals its Banjo-Kazooie Tooty Definitive Edition statue with new features, preorder info, and references to Nintendo Switch Online’s Expansion Pack.
First 4 Figures Unveils Definitive Edition of Banjo-Kazooie Tooty Figure with Multiple Display Options
First 4 Figures announces the Definitive Edition of its Banjo-Kazooie Tooty figure, featuring a modular design and detailed craftsmanship, with pre-orders starting...
Original Banjo-Kazooie Animatronic from N64 Commercial Fetches $2,100 at Auction
The original animatronic Kazooie used in a 1998 Banjo-Kazooie Nintendo 64 advertisement has been acquired by a collector for $2,100, highlighting both nostalgia and...
Grant Kirkhope Shares Doubts on New Banjo-Kazooie Game as Franchise's Future Remains Unclear
Original Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope voices skepticism about the potential for a successful new entry, referencing the franchise's legacy and fan...
Could Banjo-Kazooie Rival Super Mario? Moon Studios CEO Urges Microsoft to Revisit Classic Platformer on Modern Consoles
Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler challenges Microsoft to revive Banjo-Kazooie, suggesting a talented developer could create a game to rival Super Mario, with...
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Restock Announced: Joker, Terry, Banjo-Kazooie, and Sora Pre-Orders Available for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo has announced a restock of popular Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo including Joker, Terry, Banjo-Kazooie, and the Kingdom Hearts-themed Sora, with...
Star Racer Nintendo Switch: Whatnot Games' Retro Sci‑Fi Racer Hits Kickstarter with Switch as Stretch Goal
Star Racer, a retro sci-fi racing game from Whatnot Games featuring music by Grant Kirkhope, is crowdfunding on Kickstarter with a Nintendo Switch version listed as a...
Wave Race 64 Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack This Week
Nintendo 64 classic Wave Race 64 is set for release on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, expanding the retro library for Switch players.
Pokémon Puzzle League Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: Release Date, Details, and Subscriber Info
Pokémon Puzzle League, the beloved Nintendo 64 title, arrives on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Get all the details on the release date, game features, and...
Pokémon Snap Launches on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack: Release Date and Details
Nintendo confirms the arrival of the classic Nintendo 64 title Pokémon Snap for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. Discover release details, platform...
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask Joins Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Nintendo announces the release date for The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, expanding its Nintendo 64 collection for...
Nintendo Corrects Wii U Virtual Console Error Featuring Banjo-Kazooie and Blast Corps
Nintendo has clarified a mistake on their Japanese website, confirming Banjo-Kazooie and Blast Corps are not coming to the Wii U Virtual Console, despite brief...
Donkey Kong 64: Rare’s Shift From 2.5D to 3D Platformer Unveiled in New Interview
Discover how Donkey Kong 64 evolved from its original 2.5D concept to a groundbreaking 3D platformer, as revealed by Rare’s lead artist in a recent interview. Explore...