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[thefro]

Seems like there's alot of momentum on twitter, I just saw Tim Schafer tweet about it. I'd be pretty surprised if it didn't hit 1 mil.

Yacht Club Games just plugged it too.

 

[J-Tier]

Pledged £15. I'm down for a good nostalgia trip.

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

Honestly, anyone else thinking that MS is worried right now considering the people behind this game and how much attention/support it's getting? I'm saying more in terms of trying to reveal something that has the Rare logo on it.

 

[Wiz]

Do you have faith in Playtonic?

4/6 of the Rare veterans at Playtonic still worked at Rare at the beginning of 2014 which means that they worked on the games that you didn't like.

Pretty sure they didn't like them either

 

[Hubble]

I think a major thing that is contributing to Yooka's success is how neatly and artsy its kickstarter proposal is. Whoever did the graphics on it is amazing. I like how they created a budget graph and even included tax.

 

[AaronMT86]

Can someone repost the ‘fps’ joke screenshot (or photoshop?)

 

[Obliterator]

Playtonic if you are reading this, make a tier that includes physical copy + Amiibo for $100 - $150 and I'm upping my pledge instantly

 

[Hoho for breakfast]

Backed my first Kickstarter. Never really thought I would back one but I want this game. Sounds like fun and I know my kids (and I) would love it. Never played Banjo Kazooie either but I always felt like I missed out on it.

Edit: And mine carts sections are a go!

 

[enewtabie]

Whoever at Nintendo's third party development should be talking to these guys if they haven't already. I can't believe I'm just finding out about this in the last 24 hrs. Wow, looks good so far and the pedigree is there.

 

[Leflus]

I think you should move on.

Huh?

Move on from what?

even if Microsoft are doing a Banjo Threeie, it won't have grant kirkhope

playtonic are indeed the real deal, googly eyes and all

Not necessarily. Haven't he said that would make the soundtrack if MS asked him?

Pretty sure they didn't like them either

That's besides the point.

 

[astarisborn94]

I back approximately $142 for this game and I have no shame about it. This game looks amazing and I desperately want this in my hand.

And the N64 box is so tantalizing. Maybe I just might take the plunge...

Regardless, Yooka-Laylee FTW!!!

 

[Kouriozan]

Eating through those stretch goals like it's nothing, mine cart sections reached.

 

[JohnTinker]

How much do I have to pay for this stretch goal?

 

[hydruxo]

MINE CART MADNESS BABY

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

WE HAVE MINECARTS

 

[Conor_Fool]

I really can't imagine they would also release Banjo Threeie, what are the rumors that make people think otherwise? This game looks too similar to BK for them to make both.

 

[Raven77]

Even as I kid I could recognize that the Banjo Kazooie music was a cut above the rest. I remember somehow (I guess through a promotion or something?) getting a soundtrack of the game. I enjoyed it so much I just listened to it over and over again loving the emotions each song brought up. I could see the levels in my head, imagine myself playing them instead of cutting the grass or whatever boring task my parents had given me.

I hope my daughter (3) grows up in a world where innocent, fun and challenging kid friendly experiences are not hard to find. I loved these as a kid, and I hope more games like this foster a new generation of platform lovers.

 

[WillyFive]

Love it. I for one am welcoming of these new faces replacing the old ones.

Nintendo will take care of Mario long enough, but I wonder if we will ever get one for Sonic?

I get real suspect when you bring up DK64 as some highlight. I had a lot of fun with that game but I'm not sure its aged as well as you think it has in your head. Anyway, there are certainly obvious differences in how their levels/worlds are structured but for some reason you seem to think one is inherently better than the other? It's fine if you have your preferences but the level/world structured in the Mario 3D games are nowhere near "dumbed down", that' just an absurd statement to make. Controls and gameplay are pretty nebulous so I'm not really sure how to address them. I guess you are one of those who feel that because Mario has lost some moves from Mario 64 to the present that the later games are inherently inferior (if I've made a wrong assumption forgive me but that seems to be what's going on here)?

Anyway, as your personal opinion its absolutely fine if you prefer the earlier games but calling the later games "dumbed down" or trying to argue a large swath of players agree with your peculiar opinion is an endeavor I don't expect to be fruitful for you.

I wouldn't say losing moves and functionality to be necessarily inferior, because being simplified does not make it any less a better game; but I did chose to use 'dumbed down' specifically because that's exactly how I see the gameplay as. It's super simplified compared to past games, and it was a conscious decision to do so. I don't see how that's absurd; it is a very clear and obvious description of my experience to me.

Maybe you are used to others trying to jam their opinions into other people as fact, and I can understand that; but it is not my intention. They can disagree with me all they want; but if I am going to describe the differences between new and old Mario 3D platformers, I am going to use dumbed down far more readily than anything else.

Stop talking about games you haven't played. Thanks.

I own and finished both, don't assume that someone who disagrees with you can't possibly know what they're talking about. Thanks.

 

[Dio Brando]

damn, even if everything goes wrong, game wise, the soundtrack has the potential to be the soundtrack of the decade. Cant stop listening to the David Wise track.

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

Playtonic if you are reading this, make a tier that includes physical copy + Amiibo for $100 - $150 and I'm upping my pledge instantly

Haha, I don't think that's up to them to decide.

 

[Rich!]

Honestly, anyone else thinking that MS is worried right now considering the people behind this game and how much attention/support it's getting? I'm saying more in terms of trying to reveal something that has the Rare logo on it.

why would microsoft be worried?

1. it's going to be available on their console. they will benefit.
2. £1m is a pittance compared to microsoft's usual budget.
3. if they do have banjo 3 in the works, this excitement will only help them in the long run.

 

[Regulus Tera]

Mine carts confirmed, fuck yeah

 

[Impeccable]

Thanks everyone for continually funding awesome games I can play later.

 

[El Jaffe]

OMG that music on the Kickstarter page... Kirkhopes fills me with so much BK nostalgia, while David Wise's is just SO GOOD.

 

[Obliterator]

Haha, I don't think that's up to them to decide.

They already hinted at an Amiibo possibility, maybe they are already in talks with Nintendo

 

[VICTORsaurio]

I want to pledge but kickstarter won't take my stupid mexican debit card

 

[Beelzebufo]

This comic was obviously made before the genders were revealed lol.

Also, really happy about the mine carts. Everything else now is icing on the cake.

 

[Black Republican]

longest Special Thanks list in gaming history?

shieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

 

[diablos991]

I'm going to laugh when this turns out better than Banjo-Threeie because it isn't pushed through the DLC inducing shitstorm that is the modern publisher's model.

 

[FunkyDealer]

I've pledged £20. I really want it on console day one, so let's see that million! Now I'll be forced to choose a platform; my brain says PS4, but my heart says Nintendo.

 

[Rich!]

Thanks everyone for continually funding awesome games I can play later.

we get them for cheaper too.

I've backed the £30 version. That's £15 for the Wii U version, £15 for Steam, and I'm getting extra shit with them too as well as an exclusive demo.

I would bet that the Wii U version alone will be £17.99 here when it launches.

 

[The Real Abed]

Can you guys imagine if MS actually announces a Banjo-Threeie (like rumors suggest) and both of them come out the same year? My tears will be bottled on that day.

Not if it's being created by whatever's left of Rare at Microsoft right now.

The people who count are the ones making this game. It will be the Banjo-Threeie we deserve. Someone will create a mod that replaces all the character and object models with Banjo-Kazooie assets and it'll be like Banjo never died.

 

[infovore]

11000 backers and counting (including me). Now all they have to do is to actually deliver...

 

[Leflus]

Can't believe how well the kickstarter is doing. 1 million £ is definitely possible now.

Easily my most anticipated game of 2016.

 

[dancrane212]

MINE CART MADNESS BABY

Bring on Floyd!

 

[WillyFive]

why would microsoft be worried?

1. it's going to be available on their console. they will benefit.
2. £1m is a pittance compared to microsoft's usual budget.
3. if they do have banjo 3 in the works, this excitement will only help them in the long run.

Competition is good too. We won't be able to have a Megaman game to go head to head with Mighty No. 9, but having a Banjo game compete with Yooka-Laylee will only force both teams to one-up each other.

Spoiler

Unless Microsoft plays dirty and tries to shut it down or bully Playtonic around, but I doubt they would risk the bad publicity after the Xbox One debacle.

 

[ElTorro]

I've pledged £20. I really want it on console day one, so let's see that million! Now I'll be forced to choose a platform; my brain says PS4, but my heart says Nintendo.

If you could play the game with a N64 controller replica...

 

[reKon]

Local Co-op next!

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

Honestly, anyone else thinking that MS is worried right now considering the people behind this game and how much attention/support it's getting? I'm saying more in terms of trying to reveal something that has the Rare logo on it.

I don't think they should be - I am sure there are still a lot of people out there who would want to see what Rare is capable of outside of the sport titles they have made recently (Kinect Rivals was actually good and looked great) and a true sequel to Banjo.

I believe Playtonic stated that they are still in communications with Rare and may even collaborate at some point, so the two studios are talking obviously.

No need for them to worry. If anything this may just be a catalyst the industry needed to start brining back these kind of games.

MS and other publishers are most likely taking note of this. My opinion of course.

 

[Coolwhip]

I will back it if Im not too lazy to make an account.

 

[VinFTW]

Not if it's being created by whatever's left of Rare at Microsoft right now.

The people who count are the ones making this game. It will be the Banjo-Threeie we deserve. Someone will create a mod that replaces all the character and object models with Banjo-Kazooie assets and it'll be like Banjo never died.

Ouch :/

The original members still at Rare felt that sting

 

[Rich!]

If you could play the game with a N64 controller replica...

you can technically play it with a real N64 controller if it has Wii Pro Controller support on the Wii U. Adapters exist.

 

[MCN]

Can't believe how well the kickstarter is doing. 1 million £ is definitely possible now.

Easily my most anticipated game of 2016.

We're almost halfway there after 3 hours!

 

[Steroyd]

Wow this is going fast, already past the Mine Cart goal already!

 

[thefro]

Yooka-Laylee now trending in the US on twitter

 

[dancrane212]

I believe Playtonic stated that they are still in communications with Rare and may even collaborate at some point, so the two studios are talking obviously.

Yup, they seem to be on pretty good terms.

The team has also talked about including a vast range of non-player characters in Project Ukulele, who will then star in their own spin-off titles. Intriguingly, they have even expressed an interest in working with Rare again in some capacity. “You never know, there are some good old mates of ours down the road, they may might want to do a little multi-studio collaboration,” says Price. “We’re just going to be open minded. We’re not trying to look too far ahead. We’ll make the right decision when we get there.”

 

[diablos991]

you can technically play it with a real N64 controller if it has Wii Pro Controller support on the Wii U. Adapters exist.

Then one of the mini games will be a stick rotation and I will once again have N64 stigmata. This glorious day will teleport me right back into my childhood.

 

[pixelation]

Its only pre-alpha right now. 3 months of work

Yeah i know, i just want them to take note so that they can fix them... :3

 

[Rich!]

I kind of wish stuff like the quiz was a surprise when playing the completed game

but it wouldn't be a banjo successor without the quiz!

 

[Banjo-Kazooie]

Pledged

I mean, look at my username, of course I was pledging