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New games at MS Gamer's Day: Banjo 3 and Vina Pinata 2 pics leaked
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It'll be interesting to see how VP2 sells. The 360 will be cheaper by fall 2008 and have a larger userbase, and the first Viva Pinata being bundled with 360's in europe might've hopefully introduced the series to people who otherwise would've ignored it.
I am glad that they're sticking with the franchise and trying to make it a success instead of outright abandoning it.
I am glad that they're sticking with the franchise and trying to make it a success instead of outright abandoning it.
BruceLeeRoy
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Rlan said:
DAMN this shot looks fantastic!
Green Shinobi
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bridegur said:
Couldn't disagree more.bridegur said:
R&C has some cool ideas, but the core gameplay of JFG jizzes all over it.
Nuclear Muffin
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I think after seeing these Banjo shots I'm even more confused then I was before :lol
Kart Racer/Platformer?
Kart Racer/Platformer?
TheHeretic
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Rlan said:Hey I just noticed something...
Banjos expression in that is just a little disturbing.
Green Shinobi
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For sure. Some of those levels were no joke. And the final fight against Mizar made a lot of people cry.Speevy said:
dirtmonkey37
flinging feces ---->
Nuclear Muffin said:
I think the cart racing is just the multiplayer component Rare's been vaunting over the past year. There are probably several instances in the full game (as you can infer from the screen shots) where you drive a vehicle, so they probably expanded the vehicular gameplay into a mode of its own. I'm sure it'll be heavily customizable.
I just hope the driving isn't where Rare derives its "hey were doing something new" statements. I don't want this game's innovation to stem from the driving. Here's to hoping that it will be a traditional platformer with an inventive twist that it was described to be a year ago in a Eurogamer interview.
rollingstart
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Green Shinobi said:
Part of that was because the controls werent ideal on the N64. This is part of why I want a new JFG, because now consoles have proper shooter controls.
I don't know what to think about Banjo.
On one hand, Banjo Kazooie is one of my favourite games, and most of the people that made that are making this.
On the other hand, I didn't like Banjo Tooie at all.
On the third hand, if there is an emphasis on vehicles it means less emphasis on platforming which is the most dissapointing thing ever.
I'll still buy it though.
On one hand, Banjo Kazooie is one of my favourite games, and most of the people that made that are making this.
On the other hand, I didn't like Banjo Tooie at all.
On the third hand, if there is an emphasis on vehicles it means less emphasis on platforming which is the most dissapointing thing ever.
I'll still buy it though.
HK-47 said:
I think that amount was told in a gamasutra interview with Rare before e3 last year.
Anyway, i´m glad there´s a new Viva Piñata, even if it may not be the most suitable project for Rare, i´m really happy as its one my favourites games.
i hope they put not only more species and items but a lot of new features like more weather options, seasons, proper online this time, bigger gardens and much more customization,...
And would be nice to be able to reuse old gardens.
PS: and fix the damn helpers!
TheHeretic
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Linkzg said:
Yeah JFG could easily be marketed to the 360 community. All of Rares franchises are excellent really, i'd take any and all of them.
godhandiscen
There are millions of whiny 5-year olds on Earth, and I AM THEIR KING.
VP hit 500k after the price reduction and before the 360 pack in. Then you also have to take in account the PC version. I doubt it hit 1Million, but since it broke 500k and the show has an acceptable rating, I am pretty sure thats what made MS to green light the sequel.Speevy said:
Mithos Yggdrasill
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Rlan said:
BAM
WOW. And this came out without me? You sneaky...
Mithos Yggdrasill
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Rlan said:
NO ITEMS. Why????
Rlan said:
Why is all so concentrated on vehicles ? Why Rare ? This is not a shooting game !
Domino Theory
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Banjo and Viva 2 look fucking amazing. I'm so stoked. 
But at the same time, I REALLY hope these aren't the only announcements MS has for this event. It would be perfect for them to talk about the PJ Halo project, Bungie's next project (they said in a recent Update that one of their next projects would be revealed very soon) and the Spring Update.
One or two of those could be saved for E3, but still.
But at the same time, I REALLY hope these aren't the only announcements MS has for this event. It would be perfect for them to talk about the PJ Halo project, Bungie's next project (they said in a recent Update that one of their next projects would be revealed very soon) and the Spring Update.
One or two of those could be saved for E3, but still.
Mithos Yggdrasill
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Nicktals said:
THIS.
Green Shinobi
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It's probably just the case that a large number of these screens happen to focus on vehicles. I'm sure Banjo 3 is not primarily a vehicle game.
Mithos Yggdrasill
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Rlan said:From the background...
No notes. No pieces of puzzle. No Jinjos. NO ITEMS AT ALL. Why Rare ????
Mithos Yggdrasill said:
Ive been playing Diddy Kong Racing all week. The hovercraft, karts and planes all control really well. I have faith in this initiative.
The screens look ok. Love the art style but technically not super imperssive. Can't wait to see it in action though
gnarkill bill
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Ive seen some Jingos in those pics as well...look again.
Mithos Yggdrasill
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tak said:
Holy crap. I hope that I'll not need a telescope when I'll play the game to find these objects. I still don't see them.
And these stupid vehicles entering the levels...
sinnergy said:
I played Banjo-Kazooie 4 times and Banjo-Tooie 2 times and I assure you that a screenshot without items was not easy to find. They were everywhere.
Look at this super high resulution image.Mithos Yggdrasill said:
Nexus Zero
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I'm sure those a MP shots considering there's two Banjos in one of them.
Mithos Yggdrasill
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tak said:
Checked. I saw 4-5 notes. But holy shit. They changed colour and now they're very difficult to see ! They look like part of the environment.
bafflewaffle
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The textures look better in this pic: http://images.gfx.no/467/467431/i_467431.jpg But its kinda funny how the plastic look of the artificial trees makes them look like primitive low poly graphics.Deepblue said:
The Truman Show-esque virtual sky seems like a clever way of dealing with invisible boundaries so prevalent in open platforming stages.
Android18a
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When I saw that tightrope shot, I immediately thought of this:
A little homage from Rare there?
A little homage from Rare there?
TheHeretic
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duckroll said:
:lol
I've also got some hot cars and some RPG's if anyone is interested in doing it GTA style after "cool rom". Just send the money to my Nigerian account.
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