Difference between revisions of "References to the Banjo-Kazooie series"

 
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*In the [https://youtu.be/5t83bztN4lM "Official Sea of Thieves Inn-side Story #26: Content Plans"] update video, it is possible to see the name of [[Treasure Trove Cove]] on the top-left of the road map.
*In the [https://youtu.be/5t83bztN4lM "Official Sea of Thieves Inn-side Story #26: Content Plans"] update video, it is possible to see the name of [[Treasure Trove Cove]] on the top-left of the road map.
*In the [https://youtu.be/ZsFqgMpL1b8 "Official Sea of Thieves Content Update: Fort of the Damned"] video, the narrator mentions that "We've heard you loud and clear about how much you want a new banjo," while the camera is moving to show the rock painting from Plunder Valley with a player playing on the newly added instrument, a clear reference to the high demand by the fans for a new game in the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series. Also while holding the banjo instrument, it is possible to use the Pirate Chat message "Guh-Huh!," a reference to Banjo's catchphrase.
*In the [https://youtu.be/ZsFqgMpL1b8 "Official Sea of Thieves Content Update: Fort of the Damned"] video, the narrator mentions that "We've heard you loud and clear about how much you want a new banjo," while the camera is moving to show the rock painting from Plunder Valley with a player playing on the newly added instrument, a clear reference to the high demand by the fans for a new game in the ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series. Also while holding the banjo instrument, it is possible to use the Pirate Chat message "Guh-Huh!," a reference to Banjo's catchphrase.
*In the [https://youtu.be/brDYzq2xlgo "Sea of Thieves Season Eight: Official Content Update Video"], it is shown that new trinkets based on Rare IPs would release on November 22nd, 2022, which includes a trinket based on Banjo and Kazooie.


===''[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata|Viva Piñata]]''===
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===''{{wp|Among Us}}''===
===''{{wp|Among Us}}''===
*In the vault on the Airship map, a robotic version of [[Kazooie]] in a blue backpack, known as the Clawpack, can be seen in the corner, being both a reference to the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series, and a reference to one of the fails in the ''Henry Stickmin'' game, ''Infiltrating the Airship''.
*In the vault on the Airship map, a robotic version of [[Kazooie]] in a blue backpack, known as the Clawpack, can be seen in the corner, being both a reference to the ''[[Banjo-Kazooie]]'' series, and a reference to one of the fails in the ''Henry Stickmin'' game, ''Infiltrating the Airship''.
*Official concept art for the game includes a crewmate in an attire based on Banjo, but due to these having been made simply for fun, they're considered "non-canon."<ref>[https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1349058471744987137 Among Us on Twitter: "my eyes were cursed by @PuffballsUnited and now it's only fair i take everyone down with me" / Twitter]</ref>
*Official concept art for the game includes a crewmate in an attire based on Banjo, but due to these having been made simply for fun, they're considered "non-canon."<ref>[https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1349058471744987137 Among Us on Twitter: "my eyes were cursed by @PuffballsUnited and now it's only fair i take everyone down with me" / Twitter] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20220513165251/https://twitter.com/AmongUsGame/status/1349058471744987137 archive.org])</ref>


===''{{wp|Brawlout}}''===
===''{{wp|Brawlout}}''===
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===''Lobodestroyo''===
===''Lobodestroyo''===
*A giant [[Nintendo 64]] along with a few cartridges can be found in the "devisland" Kickstarter demo for the game. One of these cartridges is named "Jigsaw-Puzzle," with a logo similar to ''Banjo-Kazooie''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/lobodestroyo/status/981385078449287173 Lobodestroyo on Twitter: "Chatting with @1LeggedSeagull tonight and wasn't sure if I'd sent him this prop render from our game. Seems the wooden tiki folk in Lobodestroyo appreciate classic gaming (and bad parody humor) #crossPromotion #SuperIndieKarts" / Twitter]</ref>
*A giant [[Nintendo 64]] along with a few cartridges can be found in the "devisland" Kickstarter demo for the game. One of these cartridges is named "Jigsaw-Puzzle," with a logo similar to ''Banjo-Kazooie''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/lobodestroyo/status/981385078449287173 Lobodestroyo on Twitter: "Chatting with @1LeggedSeagull tonight and wasn't sure if I'd sent him this prop render from our game. Seems the wooden tiki folk in Lobodestroyo appreciate classic gaming (and bad parody humor) #crossPromotion #SuperIndieKarts" / Twitter] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210216173713/https://twitter.com/lobodestroyo/status/981385078449287173 archive.org])</ref>
*The "Bugga" enemy has a black and green battery powering it, which was inspired by the [[Bazza! Superlife Batteries]] from ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/lobodestroyo/status/985549765931929600 Lobodestroyo on Twitter: "The name just worked so well I had to..." / Twitter]</ref>
*The "Bugga" enemy has a black and green battery powering it, which was inspired by the [[Bazza! Superlife Batteries]] from ''[[Banjo-Tooie]]''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/lobodestroyo/status/985549765931929600 Lobodestroyo on Twitter: "The name just worked so well I had to..." / Twitter] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210216173710/https://twitter.com/lobodestroyo/status/985549765931929600 archive.org])</ref>
*One of the tiki characters says "Eekum Bokum!!" as a way to say thank you, a reference to Mumbo Jumbo.
*One of the tiki characters says "Eekum Bokum!!" as a way to say thank you, a reference to Mumbo Jumbo.


===''[[mariowiki:Mario Artist: Paint Studio|Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''===
===''[[mariowiki:Mario Artist: Paint Studio|Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''===
*Many artworks from both ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Diddy Kong Racing'' can be used in the paint mode of the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krJHtaVPg2g&feature=youtu.be&t=416 Mario Artist Paint Studio - Premade Images] by Madao Joestar on YouTube</ref> This includes two different [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] artworks, [[Mumbo Jumbo]], [[Gruntilda]] riding her [[broomstick]] and Banjo and [[Tiptup]] in their ''Diddy Kong Racing'' car.
*Many artworks from both ''Banjo-Kazooie'' and ''Diddy Kong Racing'' can be used in the paint mode of the game.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krJHtaVPg2g&feature=youtu.be&t=416 Mario Artist Paint Studio - Premade Images] by Madao Joestar on YouTube</ref> This includes two different [[Banjo]] and [[Kazooie]] artworks, [[Mumbo Jumbo]], [[Gruntilda]] riding her [[broomstick]] and Banjo and [[Tiptup]] in their ''Diddy Kong Racing'' cars.


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===''Tracky Train''===
===''Tracky Train''===
*Banjo, along with many other popular characters, makes an unofficial appearance in this game, where he is known as simply "Bear."
*Banjo, along with many other popular characters, makes an unofficial appearance in this game, where he is known as simply "Bear."
===''{{wp|Tom Clancy's The Division 2}}''===
*In the mission Manning National Zoo, there are several polar bear dolls holding banjos, and wearing a backpack with a parrot sitting on top of it. This is a reference to the introduction of Banjo-Kazooie.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU616vWkoUo The Division 2 - Banjo-Kazooie Easter Egg] by xGarbett on YouTube.</ref>


===''{{wp|Trover Saves The Universe}}''===
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===''Fairy Tales: Snow White''===
===''Fairy Tales: Snow White''===
*In [[Ed Bryan]]'s book adaptation of the {{wp|Snow White}} fairy tale, [[Canary Mary]] makes an appearance as a regular canary.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ItsMingyJongo/status/1329912976598589446 Ed Bryan on Twitter: "And then she popped up again in my version of Snow White. Available in all good book shops and online retailers. The perfect stocking filler for toddlers!" / Twitter]</ref>
*In [[Ed Bryan]]'s book adaptation of the {{wp|Snow White}} fairy tale, [[Canary Mary]] makes an appearance as a regular canary.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ItsMingyJongo/status/1329912976598589446 Ed Bryan on Twitter: "And then she popped up again in my version of Snow White. Available in all good book shops and online retailers. The perfect stocking filler for toddlers!" / Twitter] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20201120222407/https://twitter.com/ItsMingyJongo/status/1329912976598589446 archive.org])</ref>


==={{wp|Shameless (American TV series)|''Shameless'' (American TV series)}}===
==={{wp|Shameless (American TV series)|''Shameless'' (American TV series)}}===
*In the episode "God Bless Her Rotting Soul" from the eight season of ''Shameless'', Liam can be seen playing ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'' on his [[Xbox One]]. The gameplay footage was actually taken from YouTuber XCageGame, which can be seen by his watermark still being visible on the bottom-right of the television.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Facts_About_BK/status/1380919474333876226 Facts About Banjo-Kazooie on Twitter: "In the TV series Shameless (US), on episode 8 of Season 3, you can see Liam playing #BanjoKazooie: Nuts & Bolts, however, in reality it is just playing footage from an XCageGame playthrough of the game as seen by the watermark." / Twitter]</ref>
*In the episode "God Bless Her Rotting Soul" from the eight season of ''Shameless'', Liam can be seen playing ''[[Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts]]'' on his [[Xbox One]]. The gameplay footage was actually taken from YouTuber XCageGame, which can be seen by his watermark still being visible on the bottom-right of the television.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Facts_About_BK/status/1380919474333876226 Facts About Banjo-Kazooie on Twitter: "In the TV series Shameless (US), on episode 8 of Season 3, you can see Liam playing #BanjoKazooie: Nuts & Bolts, however, in reality it is just playing footage from an XCageGame playthrough of the game as seen by the watermark." / Twitter] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210815125130/https://twitter.com/Facts_About_BK/status/1380919474333876226 archive.org])</ref>


===[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata (cartoon)|''Viva Piñata'' (TV series)]]===
===[[rarewiki:Viva Piñata (cartoon)|''Viva Piñata'' (TV series)]]===