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*In the [[Grunty's Furnace Fun]] game, among the wrong answers for a question regarding [[Nabnut|Nabnut's]] name is "Conker the Squirrel," a reference to the main character from ''Conker's Pocket Tales'' for the [[Gameboy Color]] and its M-rated sequel ''Conker's Bad Fur Day'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. | *In the [[Grunty's Furnace Fun]] game, among the wrong answers for a question regarding [[Nabnut|Nabnut's]] name is "Conker the Squirrel," a reference to the main character from ''Conker's Pocket Tales'' for the [[Gameboy Color]] and its M-rated sequel ''Conker's Bad Fur Day'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. Several other wrong answers include [[Humba Wumba]] the shaman, [[Jamjars]] the mole, [[Captain Blackeye]] the pirate, and Cranky Kong (of the Donkey Kong series). | ||
*In the crew quarters of the [[Rusty Bucket Bay|Rusty Bucket]] there's a pinup picture of Berri, Conker's girlfriend, as she appears in ''Conker's Pocket Tales''. | *In the crew quarters of the [[Rusty Bucket Bay|Rusty Bucket]] there's a pinup picture of Berri, Conker's girlfriend, as she appears in ''Conker's Pocket Tales''. | ||
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*[[Captain Blackeye]], the villain of [[Project Dream]], appears in pictures in [[Mad Monster Mansion]]. | *[[Captain Blackeye]], the villain of [[Project Dream]], appears in pictures in [[Mad Monster Mansion]]. | ||
*In the Mad Monster Mansion basement, there are barrels labeled 1881, referencing the game ''Atic Atac''. | |||
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*In Bottles' House, Bottles' son, Goggles, is seen playing with a Donkey Kong doll. In Goggles' room, he has a poster of Juno from Jet Force Gemini. In another area of the house, there is a poster of Vela from Jet Force Gemini. | *In Bottles' House, Bottles' son, Goggles, is seen playing with a Donkey Kong doll. In Goggles' room, he has a poster of Juno from ''Jet Force Gemini''. In another area of the house, there is a poster of Vela from ''Jet Force Gemini''. | ||
*In [[Witchyworld]], in the Dodgem Dome Lobby, there is a constellation in the background, shaped like Rare's website mascot, [[Mr. Pants]]. | *In [[Witchyworld]], in the Dodgem Dome Lobby, there is a constellation in the background, shaped like Rare's website mascot, [[Mr. Pants]]. | ||
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*[[Loggo]] the toilet mentions Mario, Nintendo's mascot and the most famous and successful video game character of all time. | *[[Loggo]] the toilet mentions Mario, Nintendo's mascot and the most famous and successful video game character of all time. | ||
*[[Captain Blackeye]] makes an appearance in [[Jolly Roger's Lagoon]], in Jolly's Inn, | *[[Captain Blackeye]] makes an appearance in [[Jolly Roger's Lagoon]], in Jolly's Inn, referencing [[Project Dream]], saying "Arrr! I had a dream once..." and "I was in this fine game... A bear stole me glory... Looked a bit like you, 'e did!". Also in Jolly's, is a picture of [[Treasure Trove Cove]], a picture of the [[Stop 'n' Swop|Pink Mystery Egg]], and a picture of [[Sharkfood Island]]. | ||
*In [[Jolly Roger's Lagoon]], inside [[Pawno|Pawno's Emporium]], lies a picture of [[Brentilda]], slanted against a wall. | *In [[Jolly Roger's Lagoon]], inside [[Pawno|Pawno's Emporium]], lies a picture of [[Brentilda]], slanted against a wall. | ||
*[[Boggy]] and his family return in Hailfire Peaks, living in an igloo on the Icy Side. Showing on Boggy's TV, is static, with an image of Mr. Pants appearing every few seconds. | *In Jolly Roger's Lagoon, inside the UFO, Kazooie asks the aliens if any are named "Elvis", referring to an alien from ''Perfect Dark''. Kazooie also asks if they need to "phone home", which is a reference to ''E.T''. | ||
*[[Boggy]] and his family return in Hailfire Peaks, living in an igloo on the Icy Side. Showing on Boggy's TV, is static, with an image of Mr. Pants appearing every few seconds. In the kids' bedroom, there is a picture on the wall of the snowman from [[Freezeezy Peak]] and a picture of Boggy's old igloo. | |||
*In [[Grunty Industries]], there is a fridge with the logos of Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, Perfect Dark and Donkey Kong. | *In [[Grunty Industries]], there is a fridge with the logos of Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, Perfect Dark and Donkey Kong. | ||
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*In this game there are two ice cubes, [[George Ice Cube]] and [[Mildred Ice Cube]]. Both names are a reference to the 1970s British sitcom, ''Man About the House''. | *In this game there are two ice cubes, [[George Ice Cube]] and [[Mildred Ice Cube]]. Both names are a reference to the 1970s British sitcom, ''Man About the House''. | ||
*In [[Cloud Cuckooland]], there is a milk carton inside the Trash Can, with an image of [[Tooty]] on the side. | |||
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Many games made by Rare have references to other games hidden within them, and the Banjo-Kazooie series is no exception. From names of characters to pieces of music, there's another cameo around every corner if you know what to look for.
Banjo-Kazooie
- In the Grunty's Furnace Fun game, among the wrong answers for a question regarding Nabnut's name is "Conker the Squirrel," a reference to the main character from Conker's Pocket Tales for the Gameboy Color and its M-rated sequel Conker's Bad Fur Day for the Nintendo 64. Several other wrong answers include Humba Wumba the shaman, Jamjars the mole, Captain Blackeye the pirate, and Cranky Kong (of the Donkey Kong series).
- In the crew quarters of the Rusty Bucket there's a pinup picture of Berri, Conker's girlfriend, as she appears in Conker's Pocket Tales.
- The fanfare which plays upon the player discovering a Mystery Egg or the Ice Key can also be heard in Donkey Kong 64 after feeding bananas to Scoff.
- Gnawty the Beaver, an enemy in the Donkey Kong franchise, appears in Click Clock Wood, also, Snacker the Shark bears striking resemblance to certain Shark enemies in Donkey Kong Country.
- Captain Blackeye, the villain of Project Dream, appears in pictures in Mad Monster Mansion.
- In the Mad Monster Mansion basement, there are barrels labeled 1881, referencing the game Atic Atac.
Banjo-Tooie
- In Bottles' House, Bottles' son, Goggles, is seen playing with a Donkey Kong doll. In Goggles' room, he has a poster of Juno from Jet Force Gemini. In another area of the house, there is a poster of Vela from Jet Force Gemini.
- In Witchyworld, in the Dodgem Dome Lobby, there is a constellation in the background, shaped like Rare's website mascot, Mr. Pants.
- Loggo the toilet mentions Mario, Nintendo's mascot and the most famous and successful video game character of all time.
- Captain Blackeye makes an appearance in Jolly Roger's Lagoon, in Jolly's Inn, referencing Project Dream, saying "Arrr! I had a dream once..." and "I was in this fine game... A bear stole me glory... Looked a bit like you, 'e did!". Also in Jolly's, is a picture of Treasure Trove Cove, a picture of the Pink Mystery Egg, and a picture of Sharkfood Island.
- In Jolly Roger's Lagoon, inside Pawno's Emporium, lies a picture of Brentilda, slanted against a wall.
- In Jolly Roger's Lagoon, inside the UFO, Kazooie asks the aliens if any are named "Elvis", referring to an alien from Perfect Dark. Kazooie also asks if they need to "phone home", which is a reference to E.T.
- Boggy and his family return in Hailfire Peaks, living in an igloo on the Icy Side. Showing on Boggy's TV, is static, with an image of Mr. Pants appearing every few seconds. In the kids' bedroom, there is a picture on the wall of the snowman from Freezeezy Peak and a picture of Boggy's old igloo.
- In Grunty Industries, there is a fridge with the logos of Banjo-Kazooie, Banjo-Tooie, Perfect Dark and Donkey Kong.
- In Hailfire Peaks, Sabreman, of Sabrewulf, makes an appearance.
- In this game there are two ice cubes, George Ice Cube and Mildred Ice Cube. Both names are a reference to the 1970s British sitcom, Man About the House.
- In Cloud Cuckooland, there is a milk carton inside the Trash Can, with an image of Tooty on the side.
Other games
- In the file selection area of Conker's Bad Fur Day, Banjo's head can be seen as a trophy mounted over the fireplace. There's also an umbrella handle which looks like Kazooie's head.
- Both Banjo and Tiptup appeared as selectable characters in the Donkey Kong spin-off Diddy Kong Racing for the N64. The game was actually released several months before Banjo-Kazooie, and as such Tiptup is usually considered to be originally from Diddy Kong Racing, although the two games were in production at the same time, and the release of Banjo-Kazooie was also delayed.
