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Rare: 'Don't judge Banjo-Threeie on screenshots alone'

Destructoid reports: "As you might have heard, Rare sprung something of a massive leak yesterday with regards to Banjo-Threeie. At first it was a trickle, with two screenshots dribbling out onto the Internet, but now a veritable torrent of bear-themed imagery has threatened to drown us all. Now, with screenshots invariably come judgment, and gamers have been quick to draw their own conclusions as to what Banjo-Threeie will be about. According to Rare, however, the armchair analysts are dead wrong."
vasilisk - contributor
Published: 606 days 4 hours ago | News | Xbox 360
 
 

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Montrealien - 606 days 5 hours ago
1 - @armchair analysts
lol, you are nothing but armchair analysts... aka fanboys with one track minds.

I think it looks fine, can't wait to play it, I love the other two Banjo games.
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Jinxstar - 606 days 2 hours ago
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I agree. The game looks good but my only problem is... A lot of people ragged on Ratchet and Clank for being "Cartoony" and "Childish" I know those same people will praise this game just because its on their console...
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solidt12 - 606 days 2 hours ago
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Yeah far as graphics is concerned it looks great. Im not sure what they are worried about. I hope people support Rare and this game.
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Jinxstar - 606 days 1 hour ago
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No doubt. I hope it makes the leap into this gen of gaming. It has been hard for many games but I have always had a lot of faith in Rare. They should do great. I just hope it reflects as such in sales for them.
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jcgamer - 606 days 1 hour ago
1.4 - @Jinxstar, Montrealien and Solidt12
I agree
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socomnick - 606 days ago
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Problem with ratchet was that its a shooter disguised as a platformer.
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Feihc Retsam - 605 days 22 hours ago
1.6 - It looks good... for a Wii title...
But for a full game, it looks terrible. The textures look flat, the polygon count looks to be low, there doesn't seem to be one bit of Next-Gen effects added to it at this point, so I don't blame anybody for being disappointed at the leaked screens... XboxLive arcade games like Small Arms feature more impressive graphics than those shown in these screenshots, let alone comparing them to a game like the latest Ratchet & Clank game... That game was cartoonish, but looked great. These Banjo shots are pathetic...

Now, with that aside, I'm relieved to hear that the screenshots don't do the game justics, because I think Viva Pinata looked fantastic, and I loved the original Banjo games on the N64. I'm pretty confident that Rare will have this game looking squeaky clean by the time it is released...
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predator - 606 days 4 hours ago
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who ever bases that this game is rubbish on three screenshots are retarded to say the leas.

IMO Banjo 3 looks awesome, Rare are the kings
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Apocwhen - 605 days 23 hours ago
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Totally agree with you.
I think it looks fantastic. I love the art direction. Banjo Kazooie was such a great platform game on the N64. I wish I had an 360 to play it :( I'll have to borrow my bro's and buy this game.
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wow4u - 605 days 17 hours ago
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Huxley, Fable 2, Halo Wars and Tales of Vesperia.


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jkhan - 606 days 4 hours ago
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I am pretty hopeful the game will look good in motion. Is the trailer being released tomorrow?
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Dark_Vendetta - 605 days 23 hours ago
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I think so. It should be Tuesday but I don't know which time zone
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Bathyj - 606 days 4 hours ago
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Say Please.
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justgamez - 606 days 4 hours ago
6 - I can understand some maybe not liking the art direction
but there is no denying the graphics are great. I myself am a huge fan of adventure platform games but I never could get into Banjo on the N64. I guess Mario 64 did to Banjo (for me) what COD4 does to most other shooters (for me). They pail in comparison.

But this new Banjo does have my interest peaked.

My only concern about Banjo coming out is the same I had (and still have) with Conker, Kameo and PD0. Where are the sequels? I can see me breaking down and getting this game. Enjoying it so much I am salivating for a sequel and then............ nothing but crickets.

Does anyone know going in if there is a seqeul already in the works or are they going to hold off and wait for NPD and other sales tracking numbers?
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menel4 - 606 days 4 hours ago
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No mater what fraction only a dic.k head can say at this point that it will be bad

Hope Microsoft will take their hands from Rare's ass and let them do it the way they want
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Jack Meahoffer - 606 days 4 hours ago
8.1 - Take your blatantly biased garbage comments to the open zone ---->
"this game cant save 360 from the metal gear assault next month"

What assault? MSGO requiring a patch to make it work a week after launch like TF2, R6V2, COD4 and GTA IV?

See I can play too...
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Xi - 606 days 3 hours ago
8.3 - i wouldn't
the killzone 2 pictures look absolutely horrible

http://ps3.psu.com/screensh...

that image even has the z-fighting/mesh ripping.

stop being so insecure about a game.
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PwnShop - 606 days 3 hours ago
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Hmmm, you just completely contracticed yourself. You just judged the game with nothing but screenshots.
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Alexander Roy - 606 days 3 hours ago
8.5 - How come...
... you can't even look at some pictures without starting a flamewar? If you don't like them, fine, but please don't comment.
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Shadow Flare - 606 days 4 hours ago
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I've never actually seen anyone say this so i dunno if its just me. I've thought this since this game was on N64 but, don't Banjo Kazzooe kind of look like the initial designs of the characters are a bit...unfinished? Banjo just looks a bit wierd to me..sort of like a freak version of a bear, with a really dopey, stupid smile and a stupid face. I feel a bit the same with Ratchet, at some angles his face looks a little wierd, but his overall design is well done. Banjo though,...get to work Rare. The game looks quite good though, i liked the screens they've shown so far
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Shadow Flare - 606 days 2 hours ago
9.1 - just for the people who disagreed with me
i forgot to mention that Banjo also has some batty man blue eyes and eyelashes a camel would be proud of. Also if Banjo is a bear, then im a molerat, cos he looks like some freak tapir hybrid with a shaved snout. That is the worst attempt of a bear ever, Banjo really does have the kind of face i would permently like to make black and blue, via punching
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Diugu - 606 days 3 hours ago
10 - For me...
the graphics look sweet. I am not a fan of the art direction, but there is no denying that the graphics are great.

I belive this game can be a hit with the kids.
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MC_KOOL_K - 606 days 2 hours ago
11 - While i enjoyed the orignal
i never liked the characters {well mainly the bear}

im hoping these characters get killed off on the opening credits so i can enjoy the game

but so far it does look impressive
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PS360WiiRocks - 606 days 2 hours ago
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Nice! Info tomorrow? Yay! lol love the caption "warning could blind gears of war players" lol. I gotta say though, the past few days or so have bee impressive indeed. From this to Gow trailer, KZ2, etc...their have been some REALLY impressive games shown. More or less going to make me poor haha
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Vespertine - 606 days ago
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I agree, the past couple of weeks have been full of great news for gamers.

PS3 fans got the privilege to see Killzone 2 in all it's glory.
Xbox 360 fans were given a couple of Gears Of War 2 videos, as well as new Banjo Kazooie 3 screenshots.
Wii fans found out Skies of Arcadia is in development for the Wii.

2008 is going to be a fantastic year.
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Vespertine - 606 days ago
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I'm glad we've finally gotten to see screenshots of the game.

I'm looking forward to hearing (reading) information on this greatly anticipated game. I know a couple of friends that are anxious to get their hands on this, hopefully fans wont have to wait too long to see some gameplay footage.
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wow4u - 605 days 17 hours ago
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This mystery "new gameplay mechanic" is what I'm looking forward too.

Rare's always delivered the goods on truely unique and innovative games, tomorrow we'll know what they have planned for Banjo Threeie.
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