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Over the past 3 years, Microsoft has announced the revival of 5 legacy IPs. If this trend continues, what should be the next one to return ?
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Most fans would be happy if Rare/Xbox just gave it an honest try. The first Yooka-Laylee was held back by being developed by a small team on a limited budget. A Microsoft-backed Banjo-Kazooie revival wouldn't have the same problem.
There will always be a vocal minority that will never be happy with a new Banjo game (especially if it doesn't come to a Nintendo platform), but Xbox shouldn't let those "fans" stop them from trying to bring back the IP.
It's only a matter of time before we get another Banjo. The question is will it be a remake or a new game?
You never know. MS could've or in the future negotiated for the IP with another deal such as Game Pass, Marketing, etc... with Sega.
Too many good choices.
Viva Piñata would be awesome. Banjo is also a good choice. Would also love another Freelancer, but maybe Starfield would suffice. Had good memories with Blast Corps. Conker sounds fun. Fuck it, Jet Force Gemini too.
Viva Piñata would be awesome. Banjo is also a good choice. Would also love another Freelancer, but maybe Starfield would suffice. Had good memories with Blast Corps. Conker sounds fun. Fuck it, Jet Force Gemini too.
Honestly I wouldn't want a BK game from them, not after YL. Using BK characters isn't going to magically save the gameplay. It needs to be someone else.
All of these, announced at once, with releases spread out over a few years, that's the right answer
Regarding Banjo, Microsoft has said Banjo could come back if Rare wants to make it, Rare says far more people don't know what Banjo is than do so it's not worth it. Of course, gaming enthusiasts like ResetEra and streamers know/want Banjo, and would point to Crash & Spyro as the reason they could come back, but another developer would have to want to make a straight Banjo game or have a unique take on it.
I don't know if any of Microsoft's developers currently would want to work with an older IP - like Banjo - instead of their own thing. The Initiative was formed to work on Perfect Dark, being the only exception; every other Rare IP was outsourced. People say Double Fine, but they're more likely to be the new IP factory than any other developer currently. If Double Fine were ever to do an existing Rare IP, I'd rather they tackle Conker than Banjo.
I don't know if any of Microsoft's developers currently would want to work with an older IP - like Banjo - instead of their own thing. The Initiative was formed to work on Perfect Dark, being the only exception; every other Rare IP was outsourced. People say Double Fine, but they're more likely to be the new IP factory than any other developer currently. If Double Fine were ever to do an existing Rare IP, I'd rather they tackle Conker than Banjo.
Lol i seriously just want another Halo game at this point. Its going to feel like a revival when Infinite finally comes out.
Fable and Perfect Dark were two of the IPs I wanted the most, so I'm pretty happy right now. If I get Banjo-Kazooie as well, I won't ask MS for more returning IPs for a while.
That said, I wouldn't mind seeing PGR, Shadowrun, Freelancer, Viva Pinata and Crimson Skies return as well.
That said, I wouldn't mind seeing PGR, Shadowrun, Freelancer, Viva Pinata and Crimson Skies return as well.
Those are up to THQ Nordic and Tecmo-Koei.
THQ has already expressed interest in bringing back TS. Last year they hired Steve Ellis, one of the leads behind the original games, with the express purpose of reviving the IP.
Voted for Lost Odyssey, because I keep hearing how great it was, and if Microsoft do a revival, maybe they'll bring the first one to PC as well.
Would also like
1) Freelancer- the only space sim I was ever able to get into, I'd love that same "dogfight for dummies" -level game.
2) Kameo- because there can never be too many action-adventure games.
3) Shadowrun- as a Day 1 backer for Shadowrun Returns and Hong Kong, and an ardent Alpha Protocol apologist, I want Obsidian to apply that formula to the Shadowrun IP... that's like my dream game(s)
Age of Mythology- Forgotten Empires does good work, and AoM was a really fun RTS. Still need to try out the Chinese expansion for the HD re-release.
Would also like
1) Freelancer- the only space sim I was ever able to get into, I'd love that same "dogfight for dummies" -level game.
2) Kameo- because there can never be too many action-adventure games.
3) Shadowrun- as a Day 1 backer for Shadowrun Returns and Hong Kong, and an ardent Alpha Protocol apologist, I want Obsidian to apply that formula to the Shadowrun IP... that's like my dream game(s)
Age of Mythology- Forgotten Empires does good work, and AoM was a really fun RTS. Still need to try out the Chinese expansion for the HD re-release.
They could do a remake of Banjo and it would sell incredibly well. I really don't know why they haven't. I know the genre isn't as popular as it used to be but nostalgia is powerful.
I think Shadowrun would be a phenomenal setting for a Destiny-esque GaaS, or an open world shooter/RPG. If that rumor that Square Enix has their Western studios up for sale is true, putting the Deus Ex/Thief team on a Shadowrun game would be a match made in heaven.
My exact thinking. Double Fine would do great with a new Conker.
Banjo for sure. An actual Banjo-Threeie, mind; I'm still hungry for a collectathon platformer set in a bunch of big vibrant worlds. Yooka-Laylee was decent but it didn't quite scratch that itch.
I hope MS opens up new studios or hire some 3rd parties to revive their older franchises. I want the new studios they've bought to have complete creative control, specially Double Fine. Hope they can surprise us with new and fresh experiences. I do really want a new Banjo Kazooie though.
I agree. Unless Double Fine wants to do it, of course.
DF is basically the American Rare, so they'll probably continue to work on their own IP and create new IPs.
