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'''''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''''' is a ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' title released on [[Xbox 360]] in 2008. It is a direct follow-up to ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''. The game was announced at [[Microsoft]]'s X06 in 2006 at Barcelona, Spain and was released on November 11, 2008.<ref>http://play.tm/wire/click/1894716</ref>
'''''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts''''' is a ''[[Banjo-Kazooie (series)|Banjo-Kazooie]]'' title released on [[Xbox 360]] in 2008. It is a direct follow-up to ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''. The game was announced at [[Microsoft]]'s X06 in 2006 at Barcelona, Spain and was released on November 11, 2008.<ref>http://play.tm/wire/click/1894716</ref> The game is backwards compatible with [[Xbox One]] and Xbox Series X/S, and was included in ''[[Rare Replay]]'' and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Project xCloud) service.


In early 2009, [[L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges]], a DLC for the game, was released for 400 [[wikipedia:Microsoft Points|Microsoft Points]].
In early 2009, [[L.O.G.'s Lost Challenges]], a DLC for the game, was released for 400 [[wikipedia:Microsoft Points|Microsoft Points]].
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|A former drill sergeant who is now the DJ of [[List of implied entertainment#Spiral Mountain F.M.|Spiral Mountain F.M.]] He speaks through a radio machine in the introduction sequence of the game, telling Banjo and Kazooie that it has been 10 years since they were both invented and says that they're "all fat and washed up" now.
|A former drill sergeant who is now the DJ of [[List of implied entertainment#Spiral Mountain F.M.|Spiral Mountain F.M.]] He speaks through a radio machine in the introduction sequence of the game, telling Banjo and Kazooie that it has been 10 years since they were both invented and says that they're "all fat and washed up" now.
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|The supporting cast are rhinos, pigs and penguins who walk around Showdown Town, the Jiggosseum and some other Game Worlds. They can be interacted with and talk about random things.
|The supporting cast are rhinos, pigs and penguins who walk around Showdown Town, the Jiggosseum and some other Game Worlds. They can be interacted with and talk about random things.
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*''[[rarewiki:Battletoads (series)|Battletoads]]'' series: A game called "''[[List of implied entertainment#Battletoads 2010|Battletoads 2010]]''" appears inside L.O.G.'s Video Game Factory during the ending.
*''[[rarewiki:Battletoads (series)|Battletoads]]'' series: A game called "''[[List of implied entertainment#Battletoads 2010|Battletoads 2010]]''" appears inside L.O.G.'s Video Game Factory during the ending.
*''[[rarewiki:Killer Instinct (series)|Killer Instinct]]'' series: [[rarewiki:Fulgore|Fulgore]]'s Fist appears as a vehicle part. ''[[List of implied entertainment#Killer Instinct 3|Killer Instinct 3]]'' is also mentioned several times in the game. Bottles says that he heard rumors he might be featured in it, and is considering buying a bandana for the occasion. Several copies of the game are also inside Jolly Dodger's briefcase in Showdown Town. "''Killer Instinct''" also appears as a wrong answer for a question during L.O.G.'s quiz in Spiral Mountain, when he asks which game featured Banjo despite not being a ''Banjo-Kazooie'' game. A game called "''[[List of implied entertainment#Cake Filler Instinct|Cake Filler Instinct]]''" also appears inside L.O.G.'s Video Game Factory during the ending.
*''[[rarewiki:Killer Instinct (series)|Killer Instinct]]'' series: [[rarewiki:Fulgore|Fulgore]]'s Fist appears as a vehicle part. ''[[List of implied entertainment#Killer Instinct 3|Killer Instinct 3]]'' is also mentioned several times in the game. Bottles says that he heard rumors he might be featured in it, and is considering buying a bandana for the occasion. Several copies of the game are also inside Jolly Dodger's briefcase in Showdown Town. "''Killer Instinct''" also appears as a wrong answer for a question during L.O.G.'s quiz in Spiral Mountain, when he asks which game featured Banjo despite not being a ''Banjo-Kazooie'' game. A game called "''[[List of implied entertainment#Cake Filler Instinct|Cake Filler Instinct]]''" also appears inside L.O.G.'s Video Game Factory during the ending.
*''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'': In Spiral Mountain, the garbage besides [[Banjo's house]] contains some objects from ''Banjo-Kazooie'' like the [[Ice Key]]. Several ''Banjo-Kazooie'' characters also appear to run shops in Showdown Town. In [[LOGBOX 720]], a large ''Banjo-Kazooie'' disc can be found, being the largest disc in the Game World. Banjoland has several references to ''Banjo-Kazooie'', with several [[Information Point]]s directly mentioning the game and its events and many exhibits of characters, objects and locations from it. In this Game World's second Act, during a Jinjo Hurling challenge, the Jinjo also mentions he was reading old stories of [[the Mighty Jinjonator]]. In the Jiggosseum's scoreboard, many ''Banjo-Kazooie'' characters are mentioned, said to have participated in various matches against each other. A flying billboard outside the Terrarium of Terror advertising "[[Snacker]]'s Loans" can be seen. A Jinjo in this Game World also has a Jinjo Fetch challenge where he wants Banjo to get him his lost Ice Key. A vehicle part, the Freezeezy, is also named after [[Freezeezy Peak]]. Almost every Game World's theme also has segments from ''Banjo-Kazooie'' songs.
*''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'': In Spiral Mountain, the garbage besides [[Banjo's house]] contains some objects from ''Banjo-Kazooie'' like the [[Ice Key]]. Several ''Banjo-Kazooie'' characters also appear to run shops in Showdown Town. In [[LOGBOX 720]], a large ''Banjo-Kazooie'' disc can be found, being the largest disc in the Game World. Banjoland has several references to ''Banjo-Kazooie'', with several [[Infopost]]s directly mentioning the game and its events and many exhibits of characters, objects and locations from it. In this Game World's second Act, during a Jinjo Hurling challenge, the Jinjo also mentions he was reading old stories of [[the Mighty Jinjonator]]. In the Jiggosseum's scoreboard, many ''Banjo-Kazooie'' characters are mentioned, said to have participated in various matches against each other. A flying billboard outside the Terrarium of Terror advertising "[[Snacker]]'s Loans" can be seen. A Jinjo in this Game World also has a Jinjo Fetch challenge where he wants Banjo to get him his lost Ice Key. A vehicle part, the Freezeezy, is also named after [[Freezeezy Peak]]. Almost every Game World's theme also has segments from ''Banjo-Kazooie'' songs.
*''[[rarewiki:Perfect Dark (series)|Perfect Dark]]'' series: [[rarewiki:Joanna Dark|Joanna Dark]] is pictured in some pamphlets throughout Showdown Town.
*''[[rarewiki:Perfect Dark (series)|Perfect Dark]]'' series: [[rarewiki:Joanna Dark|Joanna Dark]] is pictured in some pamphlets throughout Showdown Town.
*''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'': In Spiral Mountain, the garbage besides Banjo's house contains some objects from ''Banjo-Tooie'' like [[Glowbo]]s and [[Ticket]]s. Bottles' Grave, referencing the fact he died in ''Banjo-Tooie'', is also seen in front of the house. Several ''Banjo-Tooie'' characters also appear to run shops in Showdown Town. In the third Act of Nutty Acres, a Jinjo in a Jinjo Fetch challenge asks Banjo to retrieve his lost Glowbo. Banjoland has several references to ''Banjo-Tooie'', with several Information Points directly mentioning the game and its events and many exhibits of characters, objects and locations from it. In the Jiggosseum's scoreboard, many ''Banjo-Tooie'' characters are mentioned, said to have participated in various matches against each other. A flying billboard outside the Terrarium of Terror advertising [[Witchyworld]] can be seen. A Jinjo in a Jinjo Fetch challenge also asks for his Witchyworld ticket to be retrieved. Multiple Game Worlds have themes with segments from ''Banjo-Tooie'' songs.
*''[[Banjo-Tooie]]'': In Spiral Mountain, the garbage besides Banjo's house contains some objects from ''Banjo-Tooie'' like [[Glowbo]]s and [[Ticket]]s. Bottles' Grave, referencing the fact he died in ''Banjo-Tooie'', is also seen in front of the house. Several ''Banjo-Tooie'' characters also appear to run shops in Showdown Town. In the third Act of Nutty Acres, a Jinjo in a Jinjo Fetch challenge asks Banjo to retrieve his lost Glowbo. Banjoland has several references to ''Banjo-Tooie'', with several Infoposts directly mentioning the game and its events and many exhibits of characters, objects and locations from it. In the Jiggosseum's scoreboard, many ''Banjo-Tooie'' characters are mentioned, said to have participated in various matches against each other. A flying billboard outside the Terrarium of Terror advertising [[Witchyworld]] can be seen. A Jinjo in a Jinjo Fetch challenge also asks for his Witchyworld ticket to be retrieved. Multiple Game Worlds have themes with segments from ''Banjo-Tooie'' songs.
*''[[conkerwiki:Conker's Bad Fur Day|Conker's Bad Fur Day]]'': The music that plays from the radio in the introduction sequence before Jamjars starts talking is [[conkerwiki:Windy|Windy]]'s theme. [[conkerwiki:Conker the Squirrel|Conker]] himself is also pictured in the newspapers of Showdown Town, wearing a solider outfit.
*''[[conkerwiki:Conker's Bad Fur Day|Conker's Bad Fur Day]]'': The music that plays from the radio in the introduction sequence before Jamjars starts talking is [[conkerwiki:Windy|Windy]]'s theme. [[conkerwiki:Conker the Squirrel|Conker]] himself is also pictured in the newspapers of Showdown Town, wearing a solider outfit.
*{{wp|Halo (franchise)|''Halo'' franchise}}: While in front of his factory in Showdown Town, when L.O.G. says he regrets making the first first-person shooter, he states that he expects "even a space marine in this game somewhere," possibly referencing the ''Halo'' franchise. In his [[Klungo's Arcade|arcade]], Klungo also says that he is a "bigger ssstar than {{wp|Master Chief (Halo)|Massster Chief}}."
*{{wp|Halo (franchise)|''Halo'' franchise}}: While in front of his factory in Showdown Town, when L.O.G. says he regrets making the first first-person shooter, he states that he expects "even a space marine in this game somewhere," possibly referencing the ''Halo'' franchise. In his [[Klungo's Arcade|arcade]], Klungo also says that he is a "bigger ssstar than {{wp|Master Chief (Halo)|Massster Chief}}."
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*''{{wp|Brain Age}}'': "''Dr. Klungo's Brain Draining''," a parody of "''Dr Kawashima's Brain Training''," appears as a wrong answer for a question in L.O.G.'s [[List of questions from The Six of the Best|quiz]] in Spiral Mountain where he asks which videogame is featured on the largest disc in LOGBOX 720, with the right answer being "''Banjo-Kazooie''."
*''{{wp|Brain Age}}'': "''Dr. Klungo's Brain Draining''," a parody of "''Dr Kawashima's Brain Training''," appears as a wrong answer for a question in L.O.G.'s [[List of questions from The Six of the Best|quiz]] in Spiral Mountain where he asks which videogame is featured on the largest disc in LOGBOX 720, with the right answer being "''Banjo-Kazooie''."
*''[[rarewiki:Kameo: Elements of Power|Kameo: Elements of Power]]'': [[rarewiki:Kameo|Kameo]] is pictured in some pamphlets throughout Showdown Town. The Wotnot book appears as an item that needs to be retrieved during a Jinjo Fetch challenge in LOGBOX 720. "''Kameo: Elements of Power''" also appears as a wrong answer for a question during L.O.G.'s quiz in Spiral Mountain, when he asks "in which game could the dumbster outside Banjo's house in Spiral Mountain be previously seen."
*''[[rarewiki:Kameo: Elements of Power|Kameo: Elements of Power]]'': [[rarewiki:Kameo|Kameo]] is pictured in some pamphlets throughout Showdown Town. The Wotnot book appears as an item that needs to be retrieved during a Jinjo Fetch challenge in LOGBOX 720. "''Kameo: Elements of Power''" also appears as a wrong answer for a question during L.O.G.'s quiz in Spiral Mountain, when he asks "in which game could the dumbster outside Banjo's house in Spiral Mountain be previously seen."
*[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata (series)|''Viva Piñata'' series]]: During the introduction sequence, L.O.G. transforms Banjo into a [[rarewiki:Lickatoad|Lickatoad]]. The Papery Pal vehicle part is also a Lickatoad, and Mumbo states that "''[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise|Trouble in Paradise]]'' is good game" and that he recommends "player buy it tomorrow" in the accessory's description. In the description of the Spike, Mumbo says that the weapon turns whichever vehicle it is attached to into a [[rarewiki:Fudgehog|Fudgehog]], and in the description of the Super Fuel, he mentions that the tank contains enough fuel to "drive whole way to Pinata{{sic}} Island." ''[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata|Viva Piñata]]'' and ''Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise'' discs are also found at LOGBOX 720. During a Jinjo Fetch challenge in Banjoland, a Jinjo also asks for Banjo to find his lost [[rarewiki:Fergy Fudgehog|Fergie]] in the [[Click Clock Wood Tree]]. One of the matches listed in the Jiggosseum scoreboard is of [[rarewiki:Franklin' Fizzlybear|Franklin' Fizzlybear]] against [[rarewiki:Professor Pester|Professor Pester]]. One of the Jinjo Fetch challenges in the same Game World has a Jinjo ask for Banjo to retrieve a joy candy he lost. A game called "''[[List of implied entertainment#Viva Piñata Kart|Viva Piñata Kart]]''" also appears inside L.O.G.'s Video Game Factory during the ending.
*''[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata (series)|Viva Piñata]]'' series: During the introduction sequence, L.O.G. transforms Banjo into a [[rarewiki:Lickatoad|Lickatoad]]. The Papery Pal vehicle part is also a Lickatoad, and Mumbo states that "''[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise|Trouble in Paradise]]'' is good game" and that he recommends "player buy it tomorrow" in the accessory's description. In the description of the Spike, Mumbo says that the weapon turns whichever vehicle it is attached to into a [[rarewiki:Fudgehog|Fudgehog]], and in the description of the Super Fuel, he mentions that the tank contains enough fuel to "drive whole way to Pinata{{sic}} Island." ''[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata|Viva Piñata]]'' and ''Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise'' discs are also found at LOGBOX 720. During a Jinjo Fetch challenge in Banjoland, a Jinjo also asks for Banjo to find his lost [[rarewiki:Fergy Fudgehog|Fergie]] in the [[Click Clock Wood Tree]]. One of the matches listed in the Jiggosseum scoreboard is of [[rarewiki:Franklin' Fizzlybear|Franklin' Fizzlybear]] against [[rarewiki:Professor Pester|Professor Pester]]. One of the Jinjo Fetch challenges in the same Game World has a Jinjo ask for Banjo to retrieve a joy candy he lost. A game called "''[[List of implied entertainment#Viva Piñata Kart|Viva Piñata Kart]]''" also appears inside L.O.G.'s Video Game Factory during the ending.


==References in other games==
==References in other games==
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==Reception==
==Reception==
''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' was, upon release, harshly criticized for straying away too much from the formula used by it's predecessors, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Banjo-Tooie'', but was praised for it's vehicle building system and inovative gameplay. The game's reception was, as stated by Rare Ltd., "expected,"<ref>[https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-interview-banjo-kazooie-nuts-bolts/ Destructoid interview: Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts – Destructoid]</ref> having sold over 140,000 in the {{wp|United States of America}} by the end of 2008 and surpassing 100,000 units sold in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100417223849/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3942 ELSPA: About ELSPA: Sales Awards: Silver] on Wayback Machine</ref>
''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' was, upon release, harshly criticized for straying away too much from the formula used by its predecessors, ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Banjo-Tooie'', but was praised for its vehicle building system and inovative gameplay. The game's reception was, as stated by Rare Ltd., "expected,"<ref>[https://www.destructoid.com/destructoid-interview-banjo-kazooie-nuts-bolts/ Destructoid interview: Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts – Destructoid]</ref> having sold over 140,000 in the {{wp|United States of America}} by the end of 2008 and surpassing 100,000 units sold in the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20100417223849/http://www.elspa.com/?i=3942 ELSPA: About ELSPA: Sales Awards: Silver] on Wayback Machine</ref>
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*''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' is the only ''Banjo-Kazooie'' game to be translated to Polish.
*''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' is the only ''Banjo-Kazooie'' game to be translated to Polish.
*In the third episode of ''{{wp|Shameless Shameless (American TV series)|Shameless}}''{{'}} {{wp|Shameless (season 8)|eighth season}}, "God Bless Her Rotting Soul," a character can be seen playing ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' in the LOGBOX 720 Game World. The gameplay is taken from a video by the {{wp|YouTube}} channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCApHvBKENHNgOjts_1LbGdg XCageGame], as seen by the watermark.
*In the third episode of ''{{wp|Shameless Shameless (American TV series)|Shameless}}''{{'}} {{wp|Shameless (season 8)|eighth season}}, "God Bless Her Rotting Soul," a character can be seen playing ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' in the LOGBOX 720 Game World. The gameplay is taken from a video by the {{wp|YouTube}} channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCApHvBKENHNgOjts_1LbGdg XCageGame], as seen by the watermark.
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20100207060753/http://banjo-kazooie.com/ ''Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts'' official website]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20100207060753/http://banjo-kazooie.com/ Banjo-Kazooie - Official Site] (English) on Wayback Machine
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20100307213539/http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/b/bknutsandbolts/ Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Xbox 360 game profile]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20100307213539/http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/b/bknutsandbolts/ Xbox.com | Banjo-Kazooie™: Nuts & Bolts - Game Detail Page] on Wayback Machine


;Videos
;Videos
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*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOyZVftfQkw Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Xbox 360 UK News]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOyZVftfQkw Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Xbox 360 UK News]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTfxHOy2iGI Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Shaun Read and Andy Wilson Interview]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTfxHOy2iGI Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts Shaun Read and Andy Wilson Interview]
==References==
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