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The '''Banjo-Kazooie (series)''' is a series all made by [[Rare]] that is a spinoff of the ''[[Donkey Kong (series)|Donkey Kong]]'' series since [[Banjo]]'s first appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' as one of the playable characters in the game. The series' first game was ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'' which featured Banjo and [[Kazooie]] having to go save [[Tooty]], Banjo's sister and then received a sequel called ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''. These games were published by [[Nintendo]].
The '''''Banjo-Kazooie''''' series is one of [[Rare]]'s most successful franchises. It is named after the titular protagonists, [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]], a bear and bird duo who live on [[jiggywikki:Spiral Mountain|Spiral Mountain]]. The first game of the series is ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'', which released in June 1998. The main collectible in every game are golden jigsaw pieces known as [[jiggywikki:Jiggy|Jiggies]].


Later in 2003, the series received an interquel for the [[Game Boy Advance]] called ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge]]'' which between the events of ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Banjo-Tooie''. In 2005, a racing game named ''[[Banjo-Pilot]]'' was released for the Game Boy Advance. Both of these games were published by [[THQ]].
The ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series originated as a second-party franchise to [[Nintendo]] during the [[Nintendo 64]] era, with ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and its sequel, ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''. In September 2002, [[Microsoft]] acquired Rare, and the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' franchise became an intellectual property of Microsoft.


The next game named ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'' appeared in the series for the [[Xbox 360]] which was published by [[Microsoft]]. Then, [[Xbox Live Arcade]] remakes for ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Banjo-Tooie'' were made.
In August 2003, Microsoft and [[THQ]] signed an agreement to publish Rare's catalog for the [[Game Boy Advance]].<ref>[https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/news120803thqgba THQ to publish four Rare GBA titles]. Eurogamer. Published August 12, 2003.</ref> This included two games, ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge]]'' and ''[[Banjo-Pilot]]'', and the latter game originated as ''[[mariowiki:Diddy Kong Pilot|Diddy Kong Pilot]]''.


==Games in the series==
In November 2008, the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series received a third main installment, ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'', an [[Xbox 360]] game that takes place after the Nintendo 64 games. Around the same time, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Banjo-Tooie'' were each re-released the [[Xbox Live Arcade]].
 
==Main characters==
*[[Banjo]]: A honey bear wearing trademark shorts and blue backpack
*[[Kazooie]]: A red-crested breegull and the sidekick of Banjo
*[[jiggywikki:Mumbo Jumbo|Mumbo Jumbo]]: A friend of Banjo and Kazooie and a shaman with the ability to perform magic.
*[[jiggywikki:Gruntilda|Gruntilda]]: An evil witch who is the series' main antagonist.
*[[jiggywikki:Klungo|Klungo]]: A former aide to Gruntilda who has since joined Banjo and Kazooie's side.
*[[jiggywikki:Jinjo|Jinjo]]: A unique species of varying colors, Jinjos are usually found around a level and need to be rescued.
*[[jiggywikki:Bottles|Bottles]]: A mole who gives advice to Banjo and Kazooie throughout their adventures. In the first game, his main role is teaching moves to them.
*[[jiggywikki:Humba Wumba|Humba Wumba]]: Debuting in ''Banjo-Tooie'', Humba Wumba is a shaman and the rival of Mumbo Jumbo.
*[[jiggywikki:Jamjars|Jamjars]]: A drill sergeant and the brother of Bottles. His only appearance is in ''Banjo-Tooie''.
*[[jiggywikki:Bozzeye|Bozzeye]]: An ancestor of Bottles who teaches moves to Banjo and Kazooie throughout ''Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge''.
*[[jiggywikki:Cheato|Cheato]]: A spellbook owned an abused by Gruntilda. In the first two games, Cheato helps Banjo and Kazooie by providing them with in-game cheat codes.
 
==Games==
*''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'' - [[Nintendo 64]] (1998)
*''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'' - [[Nintendo 64]] (1998)
*''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'' - Nintendo 64 (2000)
*''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'' - Nintendo 64 (2000)
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*''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'' - [[Xbox 360]] (2008)
*''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'' - [[Xbox 360]] (2008)


===Related Games===
==References==
*''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' - [[Nintendo 64]] (1997)
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*''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' - [[Nintendo DS]] (2007)
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The Banjo-Kazooie series is one of Rare's most successful franchises. It is named after the titular protagonists, Banjo and Kazooie, a bear and bird duo who live on Spiral Mountain. The first game of the series is Banjo-Kazooie, which released in June 1998. The main collectible in every game are golden jigsaw pieces known as Jiggies.

The Banjo-Kazooie series originated as a second-party franchise to Nintendo during the Nintendo 64 era, with Banjo-Kazooie and its sequel, Banjo-Tooie. In September 2002, Microsoft acquired Rare, and the Banjo-Kazooie franchise became an intellectual property of Microsoft.

In August 2003, Microsoft and THQ signed an agreement to publish Rare's catalog for the Game Boy Advance.[1] This included two games, Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge and Banjo-Pilot, and the latter game originated as Diddy Kong Pilot.

In November 2008, the Banjo-Kazooie series received a third main installment, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, an Xbox 360 game that takes place after the Nintendo 64 games. Around the same time, Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie were each re-released the Xbox Live Arcade.

Main characters

  • Banjo: A honey bear wearing trademark shorts and blue backpack
  • Kazooie: A red-crested breegull and the sidekick of Banjo
  • Mumbo Jumbo: A friend of Banjo and Kazooie and a shaman with the ability to perform magic.
  • Gruntilda: An evil witch who is the series' main antagonist.
  • Klungo: A former aide to Gruntilda who has since joined Banjo and Kazooie's side.
  • Jinjo: A unique species of varying colors, Jinjos are usually found around a level and need to be rescued.
  • Bottles: A mole who gives advice to Banjo and Kazooie throughout their adventures. In the first game, his main role is teaching moves to them.
  • Humba Wumba: Debuting in Banjo-Tooie, Humba Wumba is a shaman and the rival of Mumbo Jumbo.
  • Jamjars: A drill sergeant and the brother of Bottles. His only appearance is in Banjo-Tooie.
  • Bozzeye: An ancestor of Bottles who teaches moves to Banjo and Kazooie throughout Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge.
  • Cheato: A spellbook owned an abused by Gruntilda. In the first two games, Cheato helps Banjo and Kazooie by providing them with in-game cheat codes.

Games

References

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  1. ↑ THQ to publish four Rare GBA titles. Eurogamer. Published August 12, 2003.
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