Platformer game composed by Grant Kirkhope
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition packs 14 iconic Rare-developed games into a compact, Evercade ecosystem-compatible handheld. While it retains the same design flaws as its predecessors, the inclusion of Banjo-Kazooie running natively and a broad range of classic titles makes it a high-value purchase for retro gaming enthusiasts. At $69.99, it's a must for fans of Rare's legacy.
The 2013 platformer Rayman Legends is getting a fully-fledged remake, Rayman Legends Retold, with 3D graphics and a new soundtrack composed by industry veterans Grant Kirkhope (Banjo Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64) and Christophe Héral. Kirkhope's lightning-fast composition skills have impressed the development team. The remake promises to retain the series' humorous tone through its music and updated visuals.
Banjo-Kazooie is the most requested game series on Xbox Player Voice, with over 700 votes, despite being in 51st place overall. The last game in the series, Nuts & Bolts, was released nearly 20 years ago. Fans and insiders alike hint at a potential return, with pitches allegedly being "actively listened to" at Xbox.
Experience The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess like never before with Dusk, a new unofficial native PC port offering higher framerates, customizable controls, and innovative features. This project, born from a massive decompilation effort starting in August 2020, brings the beloved Zelda title to PC, iOS, Android, macOS, and Linux. With a slew of quality-of-life updates and a teased randomizer mode, Dusk is set to revitalize the gaming community's engagement with this classic.
Discover the new fan-made game "The Legend of Banjo-Kazooie: The Bear Waker Deluxe," blending Banjo-Kazooie with Wind Waker's Hyrule.
Director Josh Sawyer of Obsidian Entertainment suggests that the award-winning Xbox exclusive game "Pentiment" could potentially find its way to the Nintendo Switch platform.