Agro Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 So former Rare developers who worked there when they made games for Nintendo have come together to form the new "Playtonic Games" studio. And they're making a spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie. They're going to have an interview in Edge Magazine about the new game. So this is kewl :> Also this teaser image definitely has a red bird and an animal with blue eyes... Why hello there! If you’ve made it this far towards our fine internet abode, then you’ve probably worked out that we’re a new game developer, formed by some blokes who did those games you may or may not have liked as a nipper. However, if you’ve stumbled here by accident in search of non-sexual relationship advice, allow us to explain what on Earth is going on… Playtonic’s the name, and fun games, unique characters and absolutely-frickin-amazing worlds to explore are our game. Or at least they will be, once we eventually get around to releasing our first project instead of faffing around on WordPress. Ahem. Currently we’re a sextet of artists, programmers and designers – sort of like The Pussycat Dolls with computer science degress – with one thing in common; we were all once core member of famous UK studio Rare, where we helmed franchises such as Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong Country and Viva Piñata. We’ve got the bloke who programmed Donkey Kong Country, the character designer behind Banjo and Kazooie, and the artist who made your console fit to burst with lavish environments across a decade’s worth of adventure games. Together, our all-star ensemble is aiming to build its debut game, ‘Project Ukulele’, into a worthy spiritual successor to those fondly remembered platforming adventures we built in the past. By now, you might be thinking, ‘hold on mate, didn’t you make similar claims after drinking too many shandies in the pub in 2012, you muppet?’ Perhaps. But this time it’s real! We’re making a real, proper, actual game. Look: we even managed to trick convince Edge magazine to do us some pages! You can read all about our venture and see the first artwork for our game in Edge issue 277, which is on sale from February 12. So what’s next? Well first of all you need to know that our journey is at an early stage – we’ve barely left the Shire and Sean Bean’s still an alright guy. Over the coming months we’ll reveal more about our project and future growth plans, and we very much intend to get you involved and listen to your views on our game’s direction. You’ll ultimately shape the destination of our project and we plan to continue exchanging sweet glances across cyberspace at you until we get there. So go on then – follow us on Twitter, slap your thumbs up on our Facebook and sign up for updates. ‘ Cos it’s time to get this wagon rolling… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toffee. Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 So instead of a bear and a breegull.... I wonder what they will be using instead.Assuming they can't get the actual Banjo back, as evidenced by this being Project Ukelele. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I saw this news earlier and I'm super excited. Even if it's not Banjo and Kazooie as the characters, another game like the first two would be amazing, thank you based Playtonic. Also, you spelled ukulele wrong in the thread title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I saw this news earlier and I'm super excited. Even if it's not Banjo and Kazooie as the characters, another game like the first two would be amazing, thank you based Playtonic. Also, you spelled ukulele wrong in the thread title. Ho dare you, I spelled uke-lele exactly as intended Bird looks round, either it's head or its body. Creature underneath looks to be either a reptile or maybe a hippo. Not really seeing any signs of hair like the fluff on the bird, which has a clear beak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 These guys made some insane good games in the past (DKC2 is one of my favorite games ever) so I'm looking forward to see what we get from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingdom Xathers Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 So, I decided to go ahead and try and brighten the image a bit (like how people did with the Five Nights at Freddy's 3 images): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Might be a dinosaur? Not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techi☺ Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 I am absolutely perfectly happy about this. Does anyone know what console/device this supposed spiritual successor will be on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 It's currently being developed for Steam Early Access and unnamed consoles, but Playtonic has said they'd like it to be on Wii U if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techi☺ Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Im not a big fan of steam, but given the only console I own is the Ps3 I may have to look into it. X_X Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Anyone know if Grant Kirkhope is on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Well, back in January, he tweeted: “Ok, I think next month’s Edge should have something interesting for all you Banjo Kazooie fans, that’s all I can say!” and “please remember that I said I know absolutely zero about anything to do with any future Banjo Kazooie thing ….. absolutely zero” So maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Kirkhope also said a little while back that he's trying to compose something that sounds like what he's done, but also doesn't. I would assume they're trying their hardest to get him on board. Nintendo would do well to try to publish the game. As for the characters, top one is obviously a bird. Probably a little ball of a thing. Bigger one has to either be a reptile/amphibian of some sort. Could also be a hippo. People assuming it's a croc right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yeah, when I first saw the image it made me think of Agumon. I'm trying to think what sort of bird would have a short little beak like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Warden Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 That looks like a gecko actually, if anything he reminds me a little of Gex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makο Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 ...Kinda looks like a Bulbasaur. Also, the name "ukulele" for this makes me so giddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 A small lizard would make more sense as I'm sure that little bird's going to need to carry it. Much better than carrying a hippo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makο Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 A small lizard would make more sense as I'm sure that little bird's going to need to carry it. Much better than carrying a hippo. Thanks, agro. Now I'm going to be disappointed by anything LESS than a hippo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agro Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata, etc.) and David Wise (Donkey Kong Country) confirmed for music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 David Wise doing the music?!?!?! TAKE MY MONEY!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tentacruel Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 On that note, have we ever got a game with both Kirkhope and Wise doing music? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 On that note, have we ever got a game with both Kirkhope and Wise doing music?Wikipedia tells me they both worked on Star Fox Adventures. Thats it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makο Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Grant Kirkhope (Banjo-Kazooie, Viva Piñata, etc.) and David Wise (Donkey Kong Country) confirmed for music. GODAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shradow Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 New screenshots look sweet, and there's gonna be a Kickstarter in May, which I'll be backing immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flame Dragon Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 The character is going to be a lizard type thing of some kind it seems. Also, we've been told the Kickstarter is for extras and increased system availability. Also, the voices will be similar to those in Banjo Kazooie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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