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The '''''Banjo-Kazooie''''' series is one of [[Rare]]'s most successful franchises. It is named after the titular protagonists | The '''''Banjo-Kazooie''''' series is one of [[Rare]]'s most successful franchises. It is named after the titular protagonists, [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]], a bear and bird duo who live on [[jiggywikki:Spiral Mountain|Spiral Mountain]]. The first game of the series is ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'', which released in June 1998. | ||
The ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series originated as a second-party franchise to [[Nintendo]] during the [[Nintendo 64]] era, with ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and its sequel, ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''. In September 2002, [[Microsoft]] acquired Rare, and the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise became an intellectual property of Microsoft. | The ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series originated as a second-party franchise to [[Nintendo]] during the [[Nintendo 64]] era, with ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and its sequel, ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''. In September 2002, [[Microsoft]] acquired Rare, and the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise became an intellectual property of Microsoft. | ||
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==Main characters== | ==Main characters== | ||
*[[Banjo]] | *[[Banjo]]: A honey bear wearing trademark shorts and blue backpack | ||
*[[Kazooie]] | *[[Kazooie]]: A red-crested breegull and the sidekick of Banjo | ||
*[[jiggywikki:Mumbo Jumbo|Mumbo Jumbo]] | *[[jiggywikki:Mumbo Jumbo|Mumbo Jumbo]]: A friend of Banjo and Kazooie and a shaman with the ability to perform magic. | ||
*[[jiggywikki:Gruntilda|Gruntilda]] | *[[jiggywikki:Gruntilda|Gruntilda]]: An evil witch who is the series' main antagonist. | ||
*[[jiggywikki:Klungo|Klungo]] | *[[jiggywikki:Klungo|Klungo]]: A former aide to Gruntilda who has since joined Banjo and Kazooie's side. | ||
*[[jiggywikki:Jinjo|Jinjo]] | *[[jiggywikki:Jinjo|Jinjo]]: A unique species of varying colors, Jinjos are usually found around a level and need to be rescued. | ||
*[[jiggywikki:Bottles|Bottles]] | *[[jiggywikki:Bottles|Bottles]]: A mole who gives advice to Banjo and Kazooie throughout their adventures. In the first game, his main role is teaching moves to them. | ||
*[[jiggywikki:Humba Wumba|Humba Wumba]]: Debuting in ''Banjo-Tooie'', Humba Wumba is a shaman and the rival of Mumbo Jumbo. | |||
*[[jiggywikki:Jamjars|Jamjars]]: A drill sergeant and the brother of Bottles. His only appearance is in ''Banjo-Tooie''. | |||
*[[jiggywikki:Bozzeye|Bozzeye]]: An ancestor of Bottles who teaches moves to Banjo and Kazooie throughout ''Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge''. | |||
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
Revision as of 19:15, May 28, 2020
The Banjo-Kazooie series is one of Rare's most successful franchises. It is named after the titular protagonists, Banjo and Kazooie, a bear and bird duo who live on Spiral Mountain. The first game of the series is Banjo-Kazooie, which released in June 1998.
The Banjo-Kazooie series originated as a second-party franchise to Nintendo during the Nintendo 64 era, with Banjo-Kazooie and its sequel, Banjo-Tooie. In September 2002, Microsoft acquired Rare, and the Banjo-Kazooie franchise became an intellectual property of Microsoft.
In August 2003, Microsoft and THQ signed an agreement to publish Rare's catalog for the Game Boy Advance.[1] This included two games, Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge and Banjo-Pilot, and the latter game originated as Diddy Kong Pilot.
In November 2008, the Banjo-Kazooie series received a third main installment, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, an Xbox 360 game that takes place after the Nintendo 64 games. Around the same time, Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie were each re-released the Xbox Live Arcade.
Main characters
- Banjo: A honey bear wearing trademark shorts and blue backpack
- Kazooie: A red-crested breegull and the sidekick of Banjo
- Mumbo Jumbo: A friend of Banjo and Kazooie and a shaman with the ability to perform magic.
- Gruntilda: An evil witch who is the series' main antagonist.
- Klungo: A former aide to Gruntilda who has since joined Banjo and Kazooie's side.
- Jinjo: A unique species of varying colors, Jinjos are usually found around a level and need to be rescued.
- Bottles: A mole who gives advice to Banjo and Kazooie throughout their adventures. In the first game, his main role is teaching moves to them.
- Humba Wumba: Debuting in Banjo-Tooie, Humba Wumba is a shaman and the rival of Mumbo Jumbo.
- Jamjars: A drill sergeant and the brother of Bottles. His only appearance is in Banjo-Tooie.
- Bozzeye: An ancestor of Bottles who teaches moves to Banjo and Kazooie throughout Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge.
Games
- Banjo-Kazooie - Nintendo 64 (1998)
- Banjo-Tooie - Nintendo 64 (2000)
- Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge - Game Boy Advance (2003)
- Banjo-Pilot - Game Boy Advance (2005)
- Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts - Xbox 360 (2008)
References
- ↑ THQ to publish four Rare GBA titles. Eurogamer. Published August 12, 2003.
