Nintendo's Banjo-Tooie Delivers Family Fun This Holiday Season

Gather up the kids, put on your yellow shorts, buckle up your black belt and strap on your blue backpack. That preposterous pair of a bird and bear is back with dozens of new characters, mind-bending puzzles, gorgeous graphics, and a witch's brew of mini-games for the whole family in the new title, Banjo-Tooie, exclusively for N64. Rated "E" for "Everyone" and developed by the world-famous game designers at U.K.-based Rare Ltd., Banjo-Tooie will be published exclusively by Nintendo of America Inc. for a suggested retail price of $59.95.
The creative masterminds behind the award-winning Banjo-Kazooie return with an all-new adventure. Join Banjo, the honey-bear, and his wise-cracking, red-crested breegull partner, Kazooie, as they continue their battle against the evil witch Gruntilda, who is back from the grave.

Now, Banjo and Kazooie can separate, play as one character, or as a combination of both. They can also transform into a number of different creatures, each with abilities to perform specific tasks that are impossible in their native form. Banjo can become a submarine or washing machine, but he's always wearing those familiar yellow shorts and blue backpack. Also controllable in the game are Mumbo Jumbo, the shaman, and his amazing bag of spells. In all, Banjo-Tooie features more than 125 new characters, plus the welcome and not-so-welcome return of a few favorites.

Discover and explore eight breathtaking new worlds on the mysterious Isle o' Hags during the two heroes' quest for the elusive Jiggy puzzle pieces and other essential items. This time the dynamic duo has more than 40 amazing abilities at their disposal, including the Breegull Blaster, Claw Clamber Boots, Bill Drill and the wacky Clockwork Kazooie Eggs. Players will need all these and more as they face off against 10 unique bosses and, ultimately, a showdown with Gruntilda.

Tired of rescuing Jinjos and collecting Jiggies? You can now challenge your friends in more than 10 multi-player games for up to four players, including Bottles' Revenge and hilariously unique egg-blasting first person shootouts.

For more information about Banjo-Tooie visit www.banjo-tooie.com.

Source: Nintendo