Banjo-Kazooies Creators - Super Smash Bros Reveal Interview!

The two staff members of Banjo-Kazooie who had control over two of your primary senses (Sight and Sound) tell us what they think about the reveal of Banjo and Kazooie in Super Smash Bros Ultimate! Say Hello to Grant Kirkhope and Steve Mayles!
Their thoughts on twitter have been fascinating so I wanted to give them a large platform to go in depth about what they think!
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[@CptSeal]

Grant knew for five months. Those five months must’ve been hard.

[@Antiformed]

I'm amazed he told his kids and they didn't tell anybody. Signs of good parenting.

[@Antiformed]

That's kind of a stupid thing to say. Kids don't exclusively play the consoles made when they were older. I had an Atari when I was like 16, aka 2006, and I enjoyed it, alongside my PS1 and Gamecube

[@kcytoad3001]

@RStaR RaptoR I wasn't alive either but I have a Nintendo 64 and both Banjo games that I've played to death for years

[@kcytoad3001]

@trolzilalol ok

[@Antiformed]

I did! I mean, I didn't play it as much, but I did own it along with Yar's Revenge and Berzerk. Pretty good games actually

[@ivancito7790]

Grant’s son was living a literal moment of “my dad works for Nintendo” and couldn’t tell a soul.

[@mariomouse8265]

I mean, Grant already worked for Nintendo for the entirety of the 1990’s, and also composed for the Mario + Rabbids game so...

[@ivancito7790]

@@mariomouse8265 you ruined it, good job asshole

[@credit0880]

That would have been torture for me.

[@richardstacey7037]

Isn't that pretty much the entire purpose behind an NDA?

[@graysonwells21]

Imagine being a sixteen year old whose father is composing a piece for one of your favorite games and you can’t tell anyone.

[@dezooielylat9134]

He couldnt tell me then. Because if he would, i couldnt stop looking like a big fat happy smiley face at my friends.

[@MrBizznessMan]

It's like that line from The Santa Clause 2. "My Dad has the greatest job in the world!! AND I CANT TELL ANYONE ABOUT IT!"

[@WAEVOICE]

Business as usual.

[@PurpleSnake]

Imagine the age-old thing of "My [insert family member here] works at (or with) Nintendo!" actually being true for once.

[@vladtepes2667]

@@PurpleSnake That would be radical

[@Nintendude.]

Hype is not the word that describes how I feel that Banjo-Kazooie is in smash. Its happy.

[@dylan8736]

Joy.

[@Solibrae]

Why not both?

[@thepredhulkchronicles5934]

The emotion can only be described as *"Guh-Huh!"*

[@enricobianchi4499]

hyppy

[@obeserat26]

The Predhulk Chronicles GUH HUH

[@mrshmuga9]

Creator: There was a little tear in my eye. Composer: I was crying.

[@NitroRad]

the scream you used to bleep out s*** scared the crap out of me

[@chromosoze]

it sounds like a sheep

[@CarbonRollerCaco]

You mean that it scared the s*** outta you.

[@dr.t0blerone965]

You know it's real when people start shouting at the top of their lungs because of a jiggy.

[@Rot8erConeX]

headcanon: it wasn't the Jiggy bouncing that woke up DK. It was the fanbase around the world whose shouts woke him up.

[@GilvaSinner]

Mathoo Rot8er_ConeX That means K. Rool is the world’s heaviest sleeper.

[@FoxFandango]

Grant really does seem like a lovely humble guy.

[@gaigedude]

watch guest grumps grant kirkhope! it's really good and he tells stories of the origin of voice clips and music

[@torstentorson1738]

@@gaigedude Haha, was going to say this.

[@some9846]

And he's a damn good composer. That title theme has me dancing every time I hear it

[@FreshFromThaDeli]

He swears like a sailor too lol. Not in this video though.

[@jimjohn2652]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK YOOOOOOOOOOU

[@LazyGyro]

Banjo literally has never had so many polygons

[@rezahydra]

**Flashback to DPadGamer’s video on it** Yeah, neither did the boulder.

[@oefest5252]

@@rezahydra after a year you have to agree Grunty never had more pimples

[@thatanimeweirdo]

I am super happy that Grant was able to talk a bit more in depth about this whole thing. Thank you for your insights!

[@MaskedChaos]

thatanimeweirdo Watch the Game Grumps’ episode with him, he goes very in-depth

[@angelicofseasons]

Grant Kirkhope is about as legendary as Charles Martinet. May he never leave us.

[@PaulMeranda]

true dat

[@dayalasingh5853]

And David Wise.

[@angelarzola2438]

@@dayalasingh5853 sorry but who's David wise I grew up with the n64 so should I know him?

[@MegaConrad]

Batabii DK Rap was Kirkhope lol. David Wise did DKC trilogy and Tropical Freeze

[@branaa09]

@@angelarzola2438 He composed the music to Donkey Kong Country!

[@thunderhogTH]

Shesez out here breaking the boundaries between fans and creators.

[@DarkLink1996.]

From what I've seen, Grant loves talking to his fans

[@rezahydra]

Grant loves talking to fans, whether it’s just the Twitter tweets or interviews for any size channel you could think of.

[@StarForceBelmont321]

Thunderhog!!! I used to watch your punchout lpS back in the day. I'm glad to see you are doing well. That was way back in the day

[@okapi_q]

Not totally unexpected, but Grant’s interview confirms that we are getting more remixes of Banjo music from other composers! I think his will be the best, but I’m excited to hear what the other Smash composers come up with.

[@guillemedina7908]

He made a "Final battle theme" remix with Family Jules... that was in march

[@Brunosky_Inc]

Man, Banjo music arranged by ACE+ would be all kinds of amazing.

[@PianistTanooki]

One done by Yoko Shimomura!

[@TheTheisson]

i like how grant accidentally choose the perfect song to make for smash

[@Summer_Tea]

I feel like Grunty final battle would have been the better pick for Smash.

[@azurezephyr4526]

@@Summer_Tea Nah, it's more about nostalgia and making people feel happy, spiral mountain is probably the most iconic theme which is perfect for smash.

[@nitrosherbert888]

If I was the case concer would be more like Monty Python Monty Python

[@MeatOfJustice]

@@Summer_Tea Who knows, someone else could have remixed it.

[@webbowser8834]

@@Summer_Tea I sincerely doubt we're getting only 1 BK remix in Smash, even if Grant's is Spiral Mountain. Grant is absolutely right in that Nintendo has an incredible team of composers at their disposal and I have no doubt they will do the series justice.

[@VideoFeverShow]

You have a real gift for interviewing. You posed interesting, thoughtful questions and really connected with the interviewees. Well done.

[@BoundaryBreak]

Thanks man!

[@tinalevesque5772]

i love how they kept the original design just with better graphics, i didnt like the squared style of nuts and bolts. it was too harsh.

[@halfdemented]

It's because by Nuts and Bolts release, Rare's new primary title was Viva Pinata. So they biased the new design along the lines of that game.

[@webbowser8834]

@MagicianTrix Arts I feel like if Banjo Kazooie was a healthy series, Nuts and Bolts would have been just fine. Instead fans had been waiting patiently for over a decade and received a game that completely changed the formula. I actually enjoyed the game for what it was: a fun little sandbox where you could do whatever crazy, vaguely vehicle-related thing that popped into your head. That's actually pretty fun if that's what you're in the mood for. However, people wanted a Banjo Kazooie game, not a vehicle sandbox with janky physics. So many people didn't like it. New system, poor marketing strategy, and huge graphical redesigns didn't help much either.

[@rezahydra]

@WebBowser Yeah, I agree there. Personally I’ve always believed the same thing Grant has funnily enough. It’s not that it’s s bad game, just that it isn’t Banjo-Kazooie. The game’s very enjoyable honestly. I say if they would’ve went more with the original art style and a lot of the controversy wouldn’t exist today. Putting it on a Nintendo console as well would’ve killed any real hate for it. Now we have people who go wage war on any person who even thinks it was remotely decent. Maybe if people cared about the heart in games, this wouldn’t of happened. Sadly we’re approaching an age where remakes that aren’t necessary are top priority and sequels are always produced, and if it doesn’t have the best graphics ever, it’s thrown out every window. Games are meant to be one thing and one thing only, and as a great man once said, that thing is fun. Fun for everyone. It’s not about the grade triple s graphics, it’s not about how much money a publisher can squeeze out of it, but rather how many people enjoy the tone and feel of the game, and how to make sure that every game leaves some sort of benefiting mark. Sorry about the rant, but I feel like it was necessary, y’know? See you later, and have a nice day.

[@woomychu]

@WebBowser Yeah, I feel like a lot of people miss out on how good it actually was because of that expectation

[@BoundaryBreak]

Btw guys, I will be at Too Many Games convention this weekend! I have a panel at 3PM on Saturday. Hope you can make it if you're going!

[@TeruteruBozusama]

Stuck on another continent but I wish I could go. I hope you will have lots of fun ^^

[@xnamkcor]

CardCaptor Sakurai

[@_MrLee]

Bring up Conker.

[@Cliffordlonghead]

Yes

[@Antiformed]

This channel is really evolving! You're moving on up in the world man!

[@chromosoze]

i realize now that video game developers are regular people

[@jasmine-ruff-puff9951]

Good thing Grant went for Spiral Mountain even though no one mentioned the stage was Spiral Mountain.

[@chromosoze]

i mean the mountain is kinda iconic

[@Eichro]

Banjo looks "off" because we're used to looking at Banjo's actual ingame model on the N64 games, in which he has noticeably smaller eyes compared to the promos.

[@chromosoze]

you mean his pupils

[@lilboired879]

I mean, at least it's a good design... Unlike what Microsoft did to him...

[@gusbabiski]

@TheHeroOfFierceDeity make by the same people ≠ free to make at their own way Contracts exist you know?

[@McBehrer]

I disagree. I think he looks perfect. Look at the horrendous, square monstrosity from Nuts and Bolts and then look at the Smash model. He looks fantastic

[@Eichro]

@@McBehrer Banjo's model looks amazing, but it does look jarring for whoever's already used to the ingame model.

[@FoxFandango]

Great interview. Would like to see more interview type videos. You're pretty good at it.

[@iamlucidess]

Any Video game musician interviewed makes me really happy. Would definitely love to see more!

[@IgnaBoii]

Yeah, he did ask some really good questions

[@angelarzola2438]

Your pretty good at naming your account dude And nice dragon ball meme icon At least it's not from Z

[@Dargonhuman]

He's breaking the boundaries between the people who make the games and the people who play them.

[@drivforc7867]

@@Dargonhuman he broke the boundaries of the credits roll screen and found the models of the creators loaded off game camera

[@PrismOpal64]

Grant's remix of Spiral Mountain for the trailer is like direct shots of dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins to my brain.

[@Bloops]

It's really cool to know the Playtonic office was all watching it together! I can't begin to imagine how much screaming from an over exposure of joy was going on there. I'm so glad Banjo & Kazooie are in and i'm glad they all enjoyed it!

[@chrisbeach423]

I bet there was also alot of screams of anger considering they dont own the banjo kazooie IP lol which means 0$

[@Monotail_Razuin]

I wish there was a recording of their reactions

[@frydsaman6857]

Big flashbacks to that one game grumps episode with grant in it

[@thekeyandthegate4093]

Still the best episode of Guest Grumps. Newer episodes are just boring interviews.

[@uaintshytho3655]

@@thekeyandthegate4093 only episode worth watching

[@MapleLeafAce]

The Key and the Gate their channel is boring af now. Ironically they said they made it this way to help increase revenue and views.

[@sonicwave779]

I really want to rewatch that again. Anyone remember which video it was?

[@frydsaman6857]

@@sonicwave779 search Guest grumps jontron

[@theresastarmanwaitinginthe5149]

I always forget that Rare were British game company. Which is odd coming from someone who's British lol

[@PhantoFantasma]

brit gang

[@Lumgus]

Oh no wonder you're British, Speedwagon is your pfp

[@FixTheWi-Fi]

Same. Guess it's because most of the people I hear talking about their games (and gaming in general) are American.

[@alfo2804]

Yeah. It's weird to think that such legendary games were developed just over an hour away from where I live.

[@yourethatmantis5178]

@@FixTheWi-Fi I guess that depends on the games you play. For me hearing British or non-american accents from people talking about their games is pretty commonplace.

[@Onipax]

Hearing Grant Kirkhope tell his story made me nearly cry again. Didn't think Banjo-Kazooie could make me SO emotional.

[@Tubuxis]

Holy shit what a pussy lmao

[@emeraldeelentertainment8988]

@@Tubuxis Yeah, emotions are for the weak! Don't have any emotional investment in anything!

[@AdamTopCommenter]

@@Tubuxis Why are you even here? Go be cynical somewhere else, seriously.

[@Tubuxis]

@@AdamTopCommenter why would I do that when I piss off man-children here

[@emeraldeelentertainment8988]

@@Tubuxis Oof the liberal destroyer is here.

[@HexterXD]

His son must have spazzed out when he realized his dad was making a song for one of his favorite games for one of his fathers creations as a character. JEEZ keeping that a secret must have been agonizing.

[@dallyink7412]

I know you've already got a lot on your plate, but stuff like interviews and general video game facts really suit the channel. Hopefully there can be more videos like this.

[@stevencabrera9117]

You should ask God of War's creator Cory Barlog what he thinks. He's a huge Banjo fan, he even has a tattoo of them!

[@AStartShow]

Great work dudes :)

[@SupertoastGT]

The one-two punch of Banjo and BoTW 2 took a few years off of my lifespan, but in the best possible way. XD

[@ChristopherMoom]

Banjo in Smash is amazing, they've really Grant-ed us with a gift!

[@JustHolograms]

Banjo rivals the hype I felt when Sonic got in Brawl

[@ms046]

Let's Kirk-hope they're good!

[@EnderElectrics]

HAHA. HAHAHA.

[@CH33ZYGR33N]

A A A A A A A A A H H H H H H

[@z-voices263]

I’m sure Steve Mayles is the happiest guy in the world right now seeing all those characters he created in Smash

[@mysteriousfun4759]

Shesez is probably the best most devoted sensitive good natured and compelling youtube gamer on KZbin. You deserve awards for your distinguished prestige and brand of digital journalism/ Also impressive archivest. And super handsome.

[@BoundaryBreak]

Wow thank you so much! Hope 4 years later there's still some of those feelings, hahaha

[@vide0gurt]

This type of format works surprisingly well for interviews, and for your channel. You should do some more.

[@ToonRaider]

I just realized this means we'll be getting Banjo-Kazooie amiibo! Eeeek. They better port Rare Replay to Switch, or at least Banjo-Kazooie. I mean, we got Cloud in Smash 4, then now we have FF7 for Switch. We're getting the Hero from Dragon Quest for Smash Ultimate, and now we're getting Dragon Quest XI on Switch. So it's not exactly unrealistic at this point to expect Banjo-Kazooie ported to Switch, or even remastered, OR EVEN GET ANOTHER SEQUEL, but I'm not banking on it, lol.

[@JalFullMoon]

Also Joker and we're getting a P5 game... These things are planned and I do believe they'll port B&K at some point

[@uaintshytho3655]

Definitely copping joker and banjo amiibos idgaf i dnnt even play smash ult like that no more but i might just for them

[@fatherpucci-madeinheaven362]

Nuts and bolts 2

[@untested3344]

Well they are going to have to do a lot more work then the original rare replay.

[@Pablo-312]

How about that Three-quel that gamers never get to see!!!

[@JanusChan]

I can't help but hear Mumbo Jumbo when I hear Grant's voice. :P

[@NicoTheBear64]

OOMENAKKA

[@aresx666]

Come and have a go if you think you're hard enough

[@NicoTheBear64]

Dom Locater “Mumbo’s talking about ma balls”

[@mis_l5858]

*complarator*

[@ozmafire101]

Banjo Kazooie has such a special place in my heart. I remember walking into the mall with my mom when I was very young and seeing a nintendo 64 bundled with the game sitting in the store window, wanting it so badly, and getting turned down. Fast forward to Christmas morning and there it was. It seems silly to say but their work has had such a positive impact in my childhood and I can't thank them enough for it.

[@DoodlingHitman]

It was pure happiness that struck me when I saw Banjo Kazooie in their beautiful HD form. They are back, and it brings back so many memories and wonderful moments. I sincerely hope to god they will do more with Banjo Kazooie and make an actual game, because there are a ton of people who want that! I am solely going to buy smash just for Banjo Kazooie. :D

[@vuppet5684]

Banjo is one of the most hype reveals in all of smash... period.

[@tuxedobird]

Vsauce Puppet disagreed, but your opinion is valid.

[@PalKiba]

Why do you disagree?

[@tuxedobird]

Your Pal, Kiba just not a banjo fan, and thought the hero had a cooler reveal. Again though, that’s just me :)

[@kerokerocola99]

I think Mega Man was huge. Pac-Man made a lot of people scream when he was revealed, too.

[@Michael-qr2ig]

Sonic : am I a joke to you ?

[@peppinoandweskerfriendsfor3450]

God, being a Mother fan AND a Banjo Kazooie fan has been so hard... At least Banjo Kazooie stuff happened, meaning I am not as sad lmao

[@RetroVGN]

Truth

[@Coey8900]

You kidding me? I'm still happy Ness got into Smash. It's mindblowing he got in Smash 64 in the first place given they could've just as easily picked someone more iconic like Bowser or something. Dude's been my main forever. I'm just as happy about Banjo getting in as you are though. I've always loved Rare.

[@peppinoandweskerfriendsfor3450]

@@Coey8900 I'm not talking about smash shit, I honestly don't need any more Mother characters, I mean the Mother series as a whole. Like, no Mother 3 in the west or the fact that Mother 4 will never happen. That kind of stuff.

[@Coey8900]

@@peppinoandweskerfriendsfor3450 Ah it's fine. The Mother series is beautiful and I'm fine with leaving it as it is; I don't think every franchise needs to continue on forever. I think Mother 3 getting a port would make a lot of people happy, but worst comes to worst you can just buy a reproduction cart for the GBA and play it in English that way. I'm really happy with the impact Mother 1 and 2 have left on my life and I'll always remember them for that.

[@peppinoandweskerfriendsfor3450]

@@Coey8900 Yeah, Earthbound and Mother 3 are nice as shit. We don't really need another game. It sucks that barely anyone cares for the Mother games, but oh well.

[@Bigbadbog]

Thanks for these heartwarming interviews. Definitely brightened my day.

[@TheLegendaryCazoo]

*Didn't You Know?* BANJO KAZOOIE IS IN SMASH AND I LOVE IT

[@andresugalde916]

I didn't know

[@GG128_]

@Tricky Nicky no shit

[@666ZX]

*Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!* Make your channel your own thing don't copy somebody else man. Even if it's in the same similar style of what DYKG is doing they don't own the rights to talk about video games. *:/* *:/* *:/*

[@TheLegendaryCazoo]

@@666ZX Except I'm not giving gaming facts, I make fake facts and jokes and essentially write comedy scripts. DYKG even commented on one of my videos lol

[@666ZX]

@@TheLegendaryCazoo Oh I would actually have to watch one of your videos then. Maybe I'll check them out sometime.

[@TommyDeonauthsArchives]

As much as I prefer David Wise when it comes to Rareware Composers, I gotta admit... It's absolutely amazing that Grant Kirkhope is doing a Smash remix of Spiral Mountain's music!

[@xXLoonoeXx]

Just to defend Grant Kirkhope, hearing several Banjo songs as a kid, never forgot them. So many fun, memorable and catchy songs in Banjo Kazooie and Banjo Tooie.

[@citrusblast4372]

Tropical freeze's music is the best

[@brianvaira486]

It does make me wish that they could get David Wise to do some Smash remixes as well

[@webbowser8834]

@@brianvaira486 Is there any reason why they couldn't?

[@TheGrizzlo503]

I had been asking for Banjo in Smash since melee came out, same as Ridley. Vindication is so sweet.

[@MrSpookersMcGeeThe1st]

Every time I see Grant Kirkhope's beautiful face, I can't help but be happy.

[@fab.912]

I didnt grow up with Banjo Kazooie, but even i freaked out and teared up a bit seeing em Gosh, it's been so long since we've seen the bear and bird...they really are home

[@Cyndersparx]

Same here! Never played the original game, but I was so happy to see them announced for Smash! By the by, I love your Mae icon. c:

[@fab.912]

@@Cyndersparx I actually went and bought both games after the announcement because darn i wanna be informed haha And ey thanks

[@cuppacofi1129]

Wasn't alive when it came out, but I'm so hyped, gonna get the DLC and (fingers crossed) buy at least Banjo 1! Side note: I actually played Nuts and Bolts when I was 7 and I hated it. I'm proud of myself.

[@ramsesjfg7668]

@@fab.912 Did you enjoy the games? Which one was your favorite?

[@fab.912]

@@ramsesjfg7668 I also ended up getting the GBA game. And I bought the xbox ports because i dont think i wouldve been able to finish without the ability to not lose everything (im bad at games i admit lol). I didnt finish Tooie, but the first one now holds a a special place in my heart and collection. GBA one was also a fun play through

[@blacksunshine7485]

What a great exclusive interview and insight. You work really is appreciated Shesez. Cheers mate

[@jumpmadmadness1222]

This is the most attention Banjo been getting in years. It would be smart to do something with the character then letting it die again.

[@kanyaebruh]

Only reason I say Banjo when referring to him is because it's shorter, I actually like Kazooie more as a character

[@yourethatmantis5178]

Its really interesting that the Yooka Laylee creators have such strong opinions on this.

[@Mr_Milenko]

Playtonic was founded by former Rare employees and founders. They're pretty much Rare before the MS purchase.

[@metaltom2003]

A good chunk of Playtonic's staff worked on the original N64 Banjo games.

[@chrisbeach423]

Probably mad they dont own banjo kazooie ip anymore lol

[@justarandomguyontheinterne681]

i love learning more about game design. and im happy they loved their fans reactions

[@jonathandelacruz7126]

Amazing interview, great questions, Hope to see a remastered version of banjoo 64:( that would be mind blowing!

[@A13XLaircey]

This is just way too amazing!!! My favorite KZbinr, interviewing my absolute favorite 2 people in the gaming industry, from my favorite game development team, about my favorite character ever being DLC for Smash!!! Shesez, this is a SMASH-ing interview!!! You, and these 2 men, you're all amazing!!!

[@MidnightVCoco]

I hope this means we get the banjo kazooie games on the switch

[@Daniel328DT]

It's coming to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

[@lunatunny7594]

Dude you did a phenomenal job hosting these interviews. You let them talk, but asked questions as needed to keep the fire alive. Also you didn't piss your pants (:

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

WOW, I just got that amazing reference. At 20:12, that's Conga from Mumbo's Mountain throwing an orange LOL.......

[@command5743]

Banjo in Smash is Amazing

[@blazeuchiha2169]

I absolutely can't wait to play as Banjo and Kazooie in Smash!

[@plastered_crab]

Loved this interview with them. I watch all your boundary break videos, but I would be interested in more developer interviews in the future!

[@PhilipJFryII]

Man hearing these guys talk so passionately really makes me teary-eyed Long live Banjo-Kazooie

[@nickel7o740]

One of the most wholesome videos I've seen on KZbin in a very long time. Shedding tears not gonna lie.... :')

[@realHeff]

5:16 “feedback came from- suh koo ray”? This man really just did Sakurai dirty like that lol

[@khalybebe]

Brovyle 🤣🤣

[@protocetid]

Grant is a great guy, I remember I used to be part of a small gaming website and he was totally willing to let us interview him.

[@ChiefBaldingWinnebago]

This is amazing and I love seeing grant talk about his work bc you can tell he loves what he does and is so very much passionate

[@Live4Ibanez]

I will always click on a video with grant kirkhope on the image. 100% of the time

[@PatricioGamer]

Amazing interviews! Thanks you so much! Greetings from Chile!

[@Baraka_Obama_]

Viva Chile!!

[@SUMDUMMEH]

Great interview man. I love Grant Kirkhope's music so much!

[@vivithegr8389]

Listening to these two talk about this brought tears to my eyes

[@elcangri9554]

Vivithegr8 Me too man 🥺😢 Im so happy my favorite characters are back 🧸🎒🐥🧩🎵

[@iamlucidess]

Woah, Grant Kirkhope! Something about video-game musicians, I can infinitely appreciate. Can I have your autograph?

[@superrluigi64]

Very cool to get an interview like this! Get a grounded view of characters we love, their creators, and their continued work on even more games. Mayles is right when he says that it’s an injustice that Banjo-Kazooie hasn’t appeared in any main games for a very long time. I hope that there would be some chance of having some original creators to have the opportunity to create another Banjo game. They seem like they would enjoy working with these characters again.

[@pip6031]

The reveal was done right and true to the origins, that as a Crash Bandicoot fan I feel envious and salute the teams behind it. It's great to hear what Grant and Steve has to say about it, cheers for making this video!

[@Solibrae]

Great! I really enjoyed those interviews. It would have been a shame if the great characters and music from the Banjo-Kazooie series had never been seen again, and to be in Smash Bros. is what the series deserves, considering how much it means to so many people.

[@hadsbros]

WOW SHESEZ!!! What a fantastic and enjoyable video! This is OFFICIALLY my FAVORITE channel on KZbin PERIOD! You're content is always so exciting and surprising with every installment. Thank you so much for this and ALL of the amazing footage you treat us fans and gamers to each and every time!👍👍💯👍👍

[@RealClassixX]

Jiggy: _bounces_ The entire bloody world: *S C R E A M*

[@SecretPurpleQ]

Yo this interview is really professional good job

[@zacke.1286]

Nintendo and Rare are the power couple of the century.

[@CS-om3kj]

NDA’s are really scary and it would be impossible for me to abide to one.

[@evogarciagaming6791]

So they contacted the two master minds behind the original games even if they're not part of Rare anymore?? That's actually great!!

[@thespeedyyoshi]

This is very well edited Shesez! I love the little edits you've made and clips you've added.

[@paintguin9004]

It feels cool that this was kept as a surprise, even Kirkhopes son couldn't reveal it until the E3. Welcome back to nintendo, nice knowing his compositions are back

[@Lumalee_Jay]

They could make the Banjo amiibo $25 - $30 and it would still get sold out. The moment it’s available to pre order I’m gonna order it.

[@jasonramirez1064]

Well did you manage to preorder it?

[@testerfox6998]

Wish they remastered the Banjo Kazooie game. Nrver get to play it cuz I dont own a Nintendo 64

[@peppinoandweskerfriendsfor3450]

Remakes would be great, but I would much rather have Banjo Threeie. Hopefully the first two games get ported to the switch for you, or even have them remade.

[@codieb5612]

They did, on xbox

[@marioarty]

They are on Xbox One and Xbox 360

[@cxx23]

Yeah man they did. It's on the Xbox marketplace, and it plays MUCH better than it used to. Dual sticks make it an absolute dream!

[@stephenobrien6983]

Emulate them.

[@PineappleDrinkMix]

Brilliant Brilliant interview! 😊 absoutely tops!! Thanks to everyone who made this possible!!! 👍

[@repcatcher]

awesome video man, thank you for digging deep. I loved hearing how moved they were by the nyc reaction. I watched it after and also got chocked up. Great stuff

[@emiliacuerden9872]

This was an amazing watch! Congrats to everyone involved!

[@oscaru737]

Thank you for making this video / interview. Banjo Kazooie was and still an amazing game, so nice to hear what the creators think about the revamp of their work

[@DEEPINTOWORSHIP]

This blessed me

[@JackFoxtrotEDM]

You Shesez, would it be possible to Boundary Break any of the Trauma Center games, like Second Opinion for example?

[@DerickSnow]

Great job! I loooove old-school late 90s Rare. Touching interview and the little edits really help bring out the context of their thoughts.

[@Nislregen]

Both of them are just so sweet.

[@protocetid]

The ex Rare guys are not only talented but have integrity. Admittedly they did a few sketchy things in their Kickstarter, otherwise they delivered the game they could given the money and time allotted (they've expressed it was difficult given Banjo took longer and cost more). Playtonic's new game is shaping up to be better and I do hope they can return to their glory.

[@edge3220]

Loved hearing Kirkhope discussing the music. That was awesome.

[@HDGamerofficial]

Bruh Grant’s kids are legendary to know that Banjo is in Smash months before the rest of the world and not tell anyone. They should get an award 😂 but seriously well done to them 👏👏👏

[@GoodOldDaysGaming]

This is a great video, Shesez! I've always loved the Rare/Playtonic guys, and these two show they haven't lost any of the charm that made their games so outstanding. The whole moment feels like a family reunion of sorts. Definitely if I had to pick my favorite game studio of all time, it goes to Rare. They even outperformed Nintendo back in the day, I'd say. Just look at how many powerhouse SNES and N64 games sport that R logo.

[@4looming]

This was great! Would love to see more like this, covering more aspects of beyond the boundaries of a game.

[@kingdilly8906]

It’s great to see and hear the enthusiasm from these gentlemen. Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie are my favorite 3D platformers and it’s nice to see them in the spotlight again. Awesome interviews!

[@AlexMolina93]

Its awesome that Banjo Kazooie are gonna be in Smash and I loved the Spiral Mountain remix that Grant Kirkhope made for Smash Ultimate 🙂👍🏻

[@karinawestmoreland8268]

I’ve been a long-time fan of yours, and just wanted to say that you’re great at interviewing! I’m not a big Banjo-Kazooie fan myself, but I was compelled by this video anyway. Keep up the good work!

[@GaminCirby]

Nice and informantive. I enjoyed this very much.

[@MattStaticGaming]

Love that you got these interviews! Thank you so much :)