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Rare Gamer @rare-gamer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We've taken a deep dive into the masterful concept art of Conker's Bad Fur Day, sorting out all of the art by chapter (used and unused), with a comprehensive analysis that compares each area to its polished counterpart. Find it here: tcrf.net/Prerelease:C...

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Rare Gamer @rare-gamer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Hey @conkerhimself.bsky.social, wondering if you might be able to shed some light on this: If you were meant to meet up with some Grey Aliens on Windy would they take you to the Moon and laterally the Werewolf Boss seen on the concept map? It does look like a Spacecraft on the moon...

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VGC @videogameschronicle.com · 30/06/2026

The newly released Evercade port of Banjo-Kazooie contains never-before-seen content, including a music player with unused tracks. vgc.news/news/the-new...

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The new handheld version of Banjo-Kazooie contains tons of unreleased music | VGC

New features discovered in Super Pocket Rare Edition of Banjo-Kazooie…

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Rare Gamer @rare-gamer.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Did you know that Conker's Bad Fur Day had three chapters that were cut for time? Here's the three sequences that would have had Conker riding a hog air balloon, fighting a cheesy king, and revealing what was meant to be hidden inside the Windy Windmill!

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VGC @videogameschronicle.com · 23/06/2026

Super Mario 64, GoldenEye, and the legacy of the N64: How the Nintendo 64 revolutionized gaming 30 years ago today. www.videogameschronicle.com/features/nin...

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How the Nintendo 64 revolutionized gaming 30 years ago today | VGC

Nintendo’s medium-redefining third console – and seminal launch game Super Mario 64 – turns 30: here’s why it was so special…

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Rare Ltd. @rare.co.uk · 23/06/2026

The Hyper Mega Tech Super Pocket Rare Edition arrives this week! It's got 14 classic Rare games built-in including an optimised version of Banjo-Kazooie, plays @evercade.co.uk carts and we took some lovely photos of ours, just for you. If you're grabbing one, we hope you enjoy it!

A small red, blue and yellow handheld console is running Banjo-Kazooie sits on a coffee table next to a cup and some coasters. Imagine playing ten minutes of that on your lunch break or in a Costa? Absolutely decadent behaviour.

A small red, blue and yellow handheld console is running Conker's Pocket Tales and propped up against a tree, because the game is about a squirrel and nature or something. Look, not every photo can be inside, the angle of the console is already too repetitive.

A small red, blue and yellow handheld console is running Battletoads in Battlemaniacs while resting against a skull. Look, it's very hot and this seemed better than taking a photo next to a pond.

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ScreenRant @screenrant.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The iconic game franchise inspired by Pirates of the Caribbean, #SeaOfThieves, is officially getting a live-action adaptation under the direction of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's director. 🏴‍☠️ Source: Entertainment Weekly | Learn More: bit.ly/4eYDxjq

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Nintendo of America [Twitter/X Mirror] @nintendoamericax.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Play as Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, and Chunky Kong as they fight to keep DK Island safe from K. Rool and his Kremling crew in Donkey Kong 64, available now on the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics app for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members!

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Grant Kirkhope @grantkirkhope.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

OKAY!! it’s back on the NSO!!

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DK Vine @dkvine.com · 17/03/2026

Steve from off of @rare-gamer.bsky.social has returned to the #Kongversation podcast to discuss the recent Stop 'N' Swop disclosure, which revealed how Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, and Banjo-Tooie would have interacted! www.dkvine.com?p=podcasts&s...

The key art to the Kongversation's "Stop 'N' Swop: A Denouement" episode. Donkey Kong stands on the podium within Wozza's Cave in Banjo-Kazooie, holding the Ice Key in his hands.

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DK Vine @dkvine.com · 12/03/2026

The next #Kongversation will see @rare-gamer.bsky.social back on the show to help Beak Bust out one more episode on Stop 'N' Swop! We'll be discussing Gregg Mayles' recent document dump on the fabled Rare N64 master plan that would unite Banjo-Kazooie, Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Tooie, and more!

Banjo jumps between the 'K' and 'O' on the Treasure Trove Cove Sandcastle floor. Screenshot from Banjo-Kazooie.

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Evercade @evercade.co.uk · 10/03/2026

The bear and bird never looked so good! Enjoy a brand new enhanced port of the classic Banjo-Kazooie with the Rare Super Pocket, available now for preorder!

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Rare Ltd. @rare.co.uk · 10/03/2026

It was Conker's Bad Fur Day's 25th anniversary last week, and to mark the occasion @robinbeanland.com, the original composer of that bawdy ordeal, has whipped up a remix of its iconic club music! 'Rock Solid Revitalised' is available now on a bunch of music platforms. Marvellous.

The cheery faces of Conker and Berri, a red squirrel and chipmunk respectively, smile at you over a green grid-like background disappearing into the distance. Title below reads 'Rock Solid Revitalised', and the image also features the logos for Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal and TikTok.

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Eurogamer @eurogamer.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

From Atic Atac to Banjo-Kazooie, Evercade's squeezing 14 Rare classics into a cute little handheld that's launching this June www.eurogamer.net/from-atic-at...

Official image of Evercade's Super Pocket Rare Edition.

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Rare Gamer @rare-gamer.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Holy fuzzballs, this is incredible! Banjo-Kazooie! In the palm of my hand! I hit that pre-order button like my life depended on it.

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Rare Gamer @rare-gamer.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Back when Viva Piñata was released, Burger King gave away these fab figurines (they are hollow shells with a small gift inside) with their kids meals. Anyone else got these in their collection?

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Kit & Krysta @kitandkrysta.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Video game music legend @grantkirkhope.bsky.social joins us on a new Kit & Krysta Podcast to discuss how Banjo-Kazooie made it into Smash Ultimate, behind the scenes stories from the Rare Nintendo 64 era and much more! youtu.be/oJFYhnEz2rk

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Rare Gamer @rare-gamer.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Gregg Mayles has just unveiled the full plan of Stop ‘N’ Swop, and its glorious!

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Rare Gamer @rare-gamer.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Gregg Mayles has shared some concept art for “Fantasy Level”, a scrapped world meant to appear in Banjo-Kazooie. x.com/ghoulyboy/st...

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Psy Costanza @ganondalf.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

INTERVIEWER: Favorite video game of all time? EMMA STONE: *confident nod, zero hesitation* Donkey Kong Country. For Super Nintendo. She just like me fr. DK fans stay winning

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Older version of Banjo-Tooie's story. #BanjoKazooie. Looks like Grunty's Revenge used it as a reference, concept art of a similar flying cauldron exists for that game too. Source: x.com/Ghoulyboy/st...

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Suggestion sheet that the team wrote on for Banjo-Tooie. Source: x.com/Ghoulyboy/st...

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Eurogamer @eurogamer.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Banjo-Kazooie is now playable on PlayStation via Dreams, and even Rare is impressed www.eurogamer.net/banjo-kazooi...

Close up of bear and bird Banjo and Kazooie from N64 game's intro

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Gregg Mayles shares concept art for Mount Fire Eyes. #BanjoKazooie Source: x.com/Ghoulyboy/st...

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Miyamoto’s fax to Rare approving of Banjo-Tooie. Source: x.com/Ghoulyboy/st...

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Gregg Mayles shares ideas the team had for Banjo-Tooie advertisements. #BanjoKazooie

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Gregg Mayles revealed Mayahem Temple concept art. #BanjoKazooie Source: x.com/Ghoulyboy/st...

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Glitter Gulch Mine Concept art released by Gregg Mayles. Source: x.com/Ghoulyboy/st...

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Dialogue scripts Gregg Mayles shared for Banjo-Tooie. #BanjoKazooie Source: x.com/Ghoulyboy/st...

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Playtesters for Banjo-Tooie did not like Grunty Industries. Source: x.com/Ghoulyboy/st...

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Steve Burke @steveburkemusic.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Xbox 360 20th Anniversary. Just for fun, and a nostalgic throwback to a game I really enjoyed working on. New version of "Legend Unfolds" from Kameo: Elements of Power @rare.co.uk @xbox.com This upload is in a pleasant 9:16 screen ratio. The full length version over on YouTube youtu.be/qJ0JmwtZLBY

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Gregg Mayles shared more concept art of Banjo-Tooie, this time of WitchyWorld. Source: x.com/Ghoulyboy/st...

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Facts About Banjo-Kazooie @factsaboutbk.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Jolly Roger's Lagoon concept art provided by Gregg Mayles. #BanjoKazooie Source: x.com/Ghoulyboy/st...

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Pure Xbox @purexbox.com · 21/11/2025

Hands On: Perfect Dark Zero Is A Bizarre Time Capsule Of The Early Xbox 360 Days.

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Hands On: Perfect Dark Zero Is A Bizarre Time Capsule Of The Early Xbox 360 Days

The name's Dark, Joanna Dark

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Steve Burke @steveburkemusic.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Xbox 360 20th Anniversary - New version of Kameo: Elements of Power "Legend Unfolds". Just for fun! #Xbox20 @xbox.com @rare.co.uk YouTube link: youtu.be/HikCMxj1SLs

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Xbox 360 20th Anniversary - New version of Kameo: Elements of Power "Legend Unfolds"

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Steve Mayles @winkysteve.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

25 years since we released Banjo-Tooie! Have a boss-montage. Bosses are always the most fun to make. See how big and strong Mr Patch is!

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Rare Ltd. @rare.co.uk · 20/11/2025

While today marks Banjo-Tooie's 24-year, seven-month-and-eight-day anniversary in the EU, it's also the 25th anniversary of this second helping of bear and bird landing in America! Please use this post to reminisce over its connected worlds, new abilities and murder of Bottles.

The box art of Banjo-Tooie as it was released on the N64, featuring Banjo, Kazooie and Mumbo staring you down with looks of happy intimidation. The box also happily exclaims that the game is 'only for' Nintendo 64, which was accurate at the time. Nowadays you can play it on Xbox Series S/X, via Cloud Gaming or even Nintendo Switch. Isn't modern gaming delightful? ISN'T IT?

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Supper Mario Broth @mariobrothblog.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Extremely rare banana putter given out to Nintendo employees who participated in the marketing of Donkey Kong 64.

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🦍Takkun🦖 @ TwtichCon 6032 @takkunart.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Donkey Kong Country tribute collage! 🦍🍌🌴 DK’s games are some of my favourites of all time so I wanted to put everything into this piece for the game. Every enemy, boss, and item are here! #art #Nintendo #nintendoswitch2 #donkeykongbananza

Donkey Kong Country tribute collage drawn by Takkun, every world, enemy, stage, is here! Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong in the center with King K. Rool up top laughing as the Kong’s make their journey to reclaim DK’s lost bananas. Drawn with Copic markers

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Rare Gamer @rare-gamer.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Such a loss to Rare. Here's hoping Gregg is able to carry on making games at another studio but wherever his path may lead we wish him nothing but the best. There aren't enough words to adequately describe how much fun and enjoyment Gregg has brought to us over the years. Thank you sir!

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BananaMeteor @bananameteor.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

My yearly Pumpkin Banjo 🎃

A carving pumpkin painted like the world's favorite N64 bear, Banjo! He's seated in a nice comfy chair to support his little pumpkin booty.

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Mallerd @mallerd.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Proud to be a Grabbed by the Ghoulies fan! I drew this Artwork over the last couple of days as a Color & Light study. Ended up being one of my favorite things I've ever drawn! Happy to contribute to the growing (statement not fact checked) Ghoulies Fan Community 🎃 #GrabbedByTheGhoulies #RareWare

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Time Extension @timeextension.com · 21/09/2025

Sacred Spaces: Ultimate Play The Game / Rare, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, England www.timeextension.com/features/sac...

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Sacred Spaces: Ultimate Play The Game / Rare, Ashby-De-La-Zouch, England

The birthplace of a gaming legend

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Sea of Thieves @seaofthieves.com · 19/09/2025

The day for tying your tongue in scoundrel-inspired knots has arrived - happy #TalkLikeAPirateDay from the Sea of Thieves! Both from its crew, and the many chatty corsairs who answer its call to adventure. Cheers! 🏴‍☠️

A scrapbook-like presentation of five pirates doing things like playing music, raising a tankard and flipping a knife. Text reads "Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!"

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VGC @videogameschronicle.com · 01/09/2025

Everwild boss and Rare veteran Louise O’Connor has landed a new role at Xbox Game Studios following the game's recent cancellation. vgc.news/news/rare-ve...

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Rare veteran lands new role at Xbox Game Studios after Everwild cancellation | VGC

Louise O’Connor, a 25-year Rare veteran, has been made Xbox Game Studios’ Chief of Staff…

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nicmakin.bsky.social @nicmakin.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fNB... Watched this and thought it'd upset me It didn't! There's a few things I disagree on regarding how it plays, and from a dev point of view so many challenges we overcame to release what was released Could talk for an age on this... plenty of fair points in the vid

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Perfect Dark’s Infamous “Prequel”

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