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Playtonic unveils Yooka-Laylee (Banjo Kazooie successor) [Kickstarter LIVE - Funded]
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Nope.
Unfortunately all we know at this point is that it's coming this year and that they're trying to get it out ASAP.
Pixel Samurai
Member
just popping in to say that if someone backed this for PS4 (NA) and has changed their mind, I'll gladly buy a code from you!
Probably tonight, in like 20 hours, VPN melbourne
Dark_3nergy
Member
My PlayStation copy arrived via email. Gonna download and start playing tonight!
I'm in NZ and it's telling me it will unlock at 4am tomorrow
I guess it's a world wide release on SteamI'm in NZ and it's telling me it will unlock at 4am tomorrow
That it is.
illusionary
Member
My Kickstarter boxed PC copy and retail PS4 copy both arrived today - with some bonus art cards accompanying the PS4 copy, unexpectedly (I'm looking to sell/trade my European PS4 digital key, if anyone's interested). Also unexpectedly (and pleasantly), the Steam key redeems as the Deluxe Digital edition; given the Kickstarter update about the digital rewards being delivered separately via BackerKit, I'd assumed that it would just be a standard edition key.
I need to get a move on and finish Zelda to make some room! I'll try to make at least a little time for Yooka-Laylee this evening...
Edit: wow, those credits are long... I dread to think how long they'd take to run through without the fast-forward that's available! I've managed to find myself, though.
Edit #2: did we ever establish the relevance of that "favourite colour" question in the BackerKit survey?
I need to get a move on and finish Zelda to make some room! I'll try to make at least a little time for Yooka-Laylee this evening...
Edit: wow, those credits are long... I dread to think how long they'd take to run through without the fast-forward that's available! I've managed to find myself, though.
Edit #2: did we ever establish the relevance of that "favourite colour" question in the BackerKit survey?
bumpkin
Member
Are you located on the US? If so, what state?My Kickstarter boxed PC copy and retail PS4 copy both arrived today - with some bonus art cards accompanying the PS4 copy, unexpectedly (I'm looking to sell/trade my European PS4 digital key, if anyone's interested). Also unexpectedly (and pleasantly), the Steam key redeems as the Deluxe Digital edition; given the Kickstarter update about the digital rewards being delivered separately via BackerKit, I'd assumed that it would just be a standard edition key.
I need to get a move on and finish Zelda to make some room! I'll try to make at least a little time for Yooka-Laylee this evening...
Edit: wow, those credits are long... I dread to think how long they'd take to run through without the fast-forward that's available! I've managed to find myself, though.
Edit #2: did we ever establish the relevance of that "favourite colour" question in the BackerKit survey?
I'm still waiting for my backer copy to arrive (in NH).
illusionary
Member
Are you located on the US? If so, what state?
I'm still waiting for my backer copy to arrive (in NH).
I'm in the UK, I'm afraid.
Are Backer special thanks in colors? If it's not that then... huh.
illusionary
Member
Maybe you put in some code or find some secret or... something... and they go all in color? Hit them somehow?
I dunno.
bumpkin
Member
I feel like every time I back something on KS and opt for a physical tier, I get boned. The game is out, it's in stores, people who may not have necessarily backed it are playing it now, and here I am still waiting for my copy of the game. FML.
I mean if I had chosen digital and not Switch - even though I was in for Wii U - for my extra digital copy, I wouldn't be in this situation, but still.
I mean if I had chosen digital and not Switch - even though I was in for Wii U - for my extra digital copy, I wouldn't be in this situation, but still.
Microsoft allowed it on the Xbox One and promoted it so obviously!
Microsoft probably doesn't care for many reasons (stand to gain nothing, would just gain ill will, do not personally give a damn) and is more than happy to not only let it slide but help it get published. It's not as if they want to get in the 3D platformer business after all.
No idea whether this was coming to a Microsoft console or not.
Yeah, but still. Normally, companies clamp down on these things, so as to not give an example for other people.
Zynga sure never had any issues (in that regard).
They could have sorted it out before launching the Kickstarter and I get the impression Microsoft is really friendly there, they obviously have issues but in this regard they're far from how Nintendo can be. Nevermind that Nintendo's attempt at this with the FE creator's game only worked by causing protracted court fights, not from having a legal right.
Also, in case you didn't notice the big reason this topic keeps coming up is because the game's just come out. Going by your posts I'm not sure if you knew that or not, if you did sorry for stating the obvious.
I know it has come out for the PC. But it's not a given that the companies knew how close it would be copying Banjo-Kazooie (and I'm not talking visually). Like, it goes above being a "spiritual successor" which I actually thought it would be.
XxSlasherMcGirkxX
Member
Are people still waiting on physical backer copies. I thought for sure it would arrive today.
bumpkin
Member
The post office attempted to deliver mine today, and just as I feared, they came before me or my wife were home. They left a slip saying I can pick it up from the post office tomorrow after 8am. Guess I'm making a short detour on my way to work in the morning.
So, FWIW, it looks like they used the US Postal Service for the packages.
EDIT: Popped over to the post office this morning and picked it up... It's so beautiful...
Can't wait to get home from work later so I can give this sucker a whirl!
Any luck? Still waiting on mine (Nebraska/US).
MegaByte
Member
West coast here. Mine arrived yesterday (4/14).
electroflame
Member
Little late to the party on this, but mine arrived two days ago. A little disappointed that the soundtrack wasn't in its own CD case, but not a huge deal. Arrived in better condition than I was initially expecting given that the shipping box was a bit beat up.
ultrazilla
Gold Member
This is quite mad really. When is the Switch version due??????
Nobody knows, they haven't said anything yet.
Yep. All we know is it's coming this year, ASAP.
No one knows yet. They probably started working on it when they cancelled the Wii U version, so it may still be really early.
ultrazilla
Gold Member
Thank you WillyFive, Maxcriden and Hydruxo!
I double dipped and bought the PC version and it is glorious, just wanted to find out the Switch version so I could send it to my brother who has a Switch.
I double dipped and bought the PC version and it is glorious, just wanted to find out the Switch version so I could send it to my brother who has a Switch.
It's ok bro, I also have an XB1. So you can just send me that kind.
Conor_Fool
Banned
Still having a blast with this after getting 15-20 pagies on the first three worlds. Onto my second quiz.
It's no Banjo Kazooie but it's definitely more fun than Tooie. Which is alright with me 😎
EDIT: Whoops, meant to post in the OT
It's no Banjo Kazooie but it's definitely more fun than Tooie. Which is alright with me 😎
EDIT: Whoops, meant to post in the OT
bumpkin
Member
The Switch supports Unity though, right? If that's the case, I don't suspect that it's a tremendous rewrite/rework to port it. I'd be happy with even a general "when" like summer or fall. Not having any idea whatsoever is frustrating.
I've played the game all of about 2 or so hours since release, not because I don't like the game, but because playing on my MacBook Pro is the pits. The frame rate is crap if I don't run it at the lowest settings with reduced resolution, and having a laptop in my lap with a Dual Shock 4 connected via USB makes it extraordinarily uncomfortable.