Speculation: First 4 Figures invited to Microsoft E3, could signify a new Banjo Kazooie or Conker project?

[vestan]

Tweet says it all, really. First 4 Figures got an invite from Rare to Microsoft's E3 presser. They recently made exclusive statues for both Conker and Banjo. Obviously it's just speculation, maybe even a huge reach, but between this and that tweet from Kirkhope a few days back, I think Rare coming out with a Banjo game might be something we'll be seeing very soon. Doesn't necessarily have to be a new one.

 

[Z-Beat]

Money's on Conker. If it's Banjo then Banjo in Smash confirmed

 

[Deleted member 4093]

That would be nice but whatever it is. Especially if RARE is making it wont be out for 3-4 years maybe even more.

 

[MykonosFan]

Finally, the Sea of Thieves F4F Statue will be revealed.

 

[goldenpp73]

Mmm hmm.

 

[Daebo]

This, plus the tweet from the guy who did the music for Banjo... I'm feeling it... I'm feeling it

 

[Dougieflesh]

Please be Conker instead of Banjo.

 

[Lukar]

I don't think it's necessarily a hint at anything. The invite could have just been because they're happy with the partnership.

 

[Ushay]

I don't know, maybe they just got an invite for their work? I'm not seeing the link here.

 

[Klobrille]

They are just invited because they did great work with the figurines. I don't understand the conclusion because of that.

 

[DanteMenethil]

GUH HUH

 

[Spinluck]

Money's on Conker. If it's Banjo then Banjo in Smash confirmed

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Please don't give my hope.

 

[Terror-Billy]

Now that's a fucking stretch alright.

 

[Smurf]

the thirst is real.

 

[TaySan]

I'm not getting my damn hopes up on this one. I've been let down too much to get excited for their reveals

 

[Droyd]

This, plus the tweet from the guy who did the music for Banjo... I'm feeling it... I'm feeling it

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What's Grant Kirkhope said?

 

[ScreamingMadden]

I'd say Banjo is more likely. There seems to be more of a demand for a new game in the Banjo series or a remake of the first 2 than there is for Conker (which got a remake on OG XBOX).

I'd be more down for a new Blast Corps game as far as N64 Rare IP's go.

 

[Falchion]

I believe!

 

[MrSaturn99]

Seems like a bit of a stretch. What was the Kirkhope tweet?

 

[ZhugeEX]

 

[Deleted member 34949]

Eh... maybe I'm being too pessimistic, but I don't really see this as an indicator or hint of anything.

 

[Bradbatross]

Now that's a stretch..

 

[Super Barrier]

I've been crossing my fingers for a new Banjo every e3 and I finally gave up hope last year. Don't pull me back in...

 

[Daebo]

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stop it

 

[PenultimateFantasy]

Money's on Conker. If it's Banjo then Banjo in Smash confirmed

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Lol banjo ain't coming to smash and conker is a much lessser known property than banjo. I'd be amazed if there was ever another conker game

 

[CalamityPixel]

Probably a Sea of Thieves Statue or something

 

[zephiethewisp]

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holy shit they're announcing halo reach at e3

 

[PIMPBYBLUD]

I love both Banjo and Conker but I think I would love a new Conker first. Not sure how some of the crude jokes/content would land with audiences now considering our current climate.

 

[Umbrella Carp]

Conker on PC please Microsoft

 

[Jeb]

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In smash!?

Reach is in MCC, so only one place for it to go.

Either that or conker on PC like reach was.

 

[DarkSora]

That's a bit of stretch, isn't it?

 

[Judge]

Nope

 

[SNRUB]

You think with Crash (ESPECIALLY Crash) and Spyro doing gangbusters, that MS would want to play follow-the-leader and try bringing back Banjo. Weird that they haven't made the move yet.

 

[cdm00]

Oh don't raise my expectations like this man, this is the shit that makes me go bonkers

 

[Deleted member 23893]

Yeah....as much as I'd like to see that, I think this is more of a "thanks for being one of our partners" invite.

 

[Tregard]

I think we're seeing Banjo in Smash and that's it this year. I'd be delighted to be wrong about that, however.

 

[Z-Beat]

Lol banjo ain't coming to smash and conker is a much lessser known property than banjo. I'd be amazed if there was ever another conker game

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He's comin. They got that Project Spark model

 

[Daebo]

What's Grant Kirkhope said?

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He was trolling a fan on twitter about making the music for bk3. but in my head I think he's just playing all of us lol. (it's not happening).

 

[Algorum]

A new banjo game is indeed on the way but I doubt this links us to anything.

Here's hoping though. I'm not expecting any other IPs being worked on by Rare at the moment without maybe a collaborative effort.

Sea of Thieves is Rare's primary focus for better or worse.

 

[DeckardWintermute]

As much as I would like a new Banjo game...this is literally nothing.

 

[Dale Copper]

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OH shit Halo Reach reboot at E3!

Heard it from ZhugeEX folks!

 

[Raide]

Both would be amazing but also both just ain't happening. Maybe MS will shock us by giving us fully fledged sequels to both titles but I am not getting my hopes up.

But part stuff in other titles it's probably the most we should hope for.

 

[Opa-Opa]

Hopefully.

Even more hopefully they get a smash invitation at e3.

And even more hopefully than that, they get the Cuphead treatment.

 

[Tregard]

A new banjo game is indeed on the way but I doubt this links is to anything.

Here's hoping though.

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[TheGift]

That would be nice but whatever it is. Especially if RARE is making it wont be out for 3-4 years maybe even more.

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What? Rare has multiple teams. This could have been being worked on for over a year already. Why do you say especially if it's Rare making it like they have a history of taking a long time? They've released 3 games this gen. Not bad for 6 years.

 

[Soapbox Killer]

Conner NEEDS to happen.
Weather or not this is has anything to do with an announcement is speculative at best.

 

[AaronMT]

I would love a Banjo 3. I also would not want a Banjo 3. I would want a Banjo 3 from the original team (music, audio, everyone), but we got close with Yooka Laylee and it was meh.

 

[Chalphy]

Is it not most likely just a courtesy for creating those figures?

 

[Deleted member 13015]

I have no faith in getting sequels for both of those games.

But hey I'll take a Conker or Banjo plushie or whatever.

 

[Algorum]

What? Rare has multiple teams. This could have been being worked on for over a year already. Why do you say especially if it's Rare making it like they have a history of taking a long time? They've released 3 games this gen. Not bad for 6 years.

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Plus even if Rare has new people working there, Rare is a veteran studio that's been active since the early 80's.

Rare has always managed to pull off multiple projects but Banjo is something almost the entire needs to show passion for just like when they were developing Dream for those Rare nerds out there.