00:00First, there was Donkey and Diddy Kong, then Diddy and Dixie, Dixie and Kitty, Mario and
00:28Yoshi. Okay, okay, you get the point. So what's the big deal? Well, listen up, because there's
00:33a new dynamic duo from the creators of Donkey Kong Country and Goldeneye that's ready to
00:38kick some serious excitement into Nintendo 64. It's Banjo-Kazooie, the coolest head-banging,
00:46beak-busting, sky-flying, rock-hopping, egg-chipping, tag-teaming duo in a new game with so many
00:51thrills, chills, spells and splats, you won't be able to put it down. So what's the story?
00:57Here's the deal. Tootie, Banjo's little sister, has been kidnapped by the very ugly and evil
01:03witch Gruntilda, who has snatched Tootie because she's just too beautiful. Seems witchy-poo's
01:07got this plan to suck the beauty out of Tootie with this super-duper wart-smoothing thingamajig
01:12and transfer it to herself. Yeah, right. Anyhow, Banjo and Kazooie's mission is to travel through
01:18nine mysterious worlds within Gruntilda's lair, uncover secret moves, battle evil, and collect
01:23puzzle pieces and a whole bunch of other things that will help you help them bring Tootie home.
01:28Puzzled? See, each world has ten puzzle pieces hidden somewhere within it. These pieces fit into
01:33jigsaw puzzles hanging around Gruntilda's lair. Once you insert the pieces into a particular jigsaw,
01:39then and only then can you advance to another world. Pretty easy, huh? Don't count on it!
01:44Luckily, in their battle against evil, our heroes can get help from a number of different characters,
01:49like Mumbo Jumbo, whose magical powers can turn Banjo and Kazooie into all kinds of creatures
01:54that help them do things and go places they couldn't before. Then there's Bottles the Mole.
01:58This buck-toothed shrew is full of secrets to help you learn new moves and get out of trouble.
02:03Plus, there's all kinds of collectible objects like music notes. Collect enough of these and
02:08you can move freely around Gruntilda's lair. Or Jinjo's. Find five of these cute little
02:12whatevers in each world and you get a puzzle piece. And don't forget to stock up on eggs for
02:16ammunition. These will allow you to defeat and ward off enemies. Plus, there are golden Banjo
02:21statuettes. Good for a free life. Red feathers to help you fly. Golden feathers to make you
02:26invincible. And honeycomb pieces help you store up energy. You'll need all these things and more
02:32where you're headed, because Banjo and Kazooie are about to visit some very strange worlds.
02:36Check it out!
02:38Mumbo's Mountain
02:39Mumbo's Mountain is where it all begins. With beak-bustin', egg-tossing, Mumbo-jumbo fun.
02:53If you want adventure, this is the place to find it. Plus, you'll learn all kinds of new moves and more.
02:58But be warned. This world is full of all sorts of monkey business, where one wrong move can mean certain doom.
03:11Treasure Trove Cove
03:12Forget your beach towel, because this world is no place to get a tan, as our heroes soon realize exploring Treasure Trove Cove.
03:23The tide is out, and some really crabby characters have come ashore.
03:31It's up to you to navigate through this world, where the coast isn't always clear.
03:37And although it looks inviting, a swim here could be your last!
03:44Clanker's Cavern!
03:45Rusty old pipes and polluted pools of water certainly won't leave you with a false sense of hope when you enter Clanker's Cavern.
03:57This vile underworld is full of some really fishy characters that would love to get their jaws on you!
04:04So don't hold your breath, because you're about to encounter plenty of underwater challenges and razor-sharp obstacles that'll suck the air right out of you!
04:13And leave you gasping for more!
04:16Bubble Gloop Swamp
04:18Don't bother drying off before you enter this next world, because things begin to get a little slimy!
04:25Bubble Gloop Swamp is a dark, smelly, and dangerous place, where all the piranhas, poisonous swamp frogs, and crocodiles have a bone to pick with Banjo and Kazooie!
04:41It'll take every bit of your imagination to get through this swamp, because everyone here has you on the menu!
04:50Freeze-Easy-P
04:51Don't plan on chilling out on Freeze-Easy-Peak, where one wrong step will send you into a lake so cold it will take your breath away!
05:01And if that's not bad enough, try dealing with a snowman with an ice cream headache!
05:07This place is no summer camp, because the things Banjo and Kazooie encounter here will send more than shivers up your spine!
05:16Oof! Get numb just thinking about it!
05:21Gobi's Valley!
05:24Gobi's Valley!
05:27Well, it's out of the refrigerator, and into the fire, as you plunge into Gobi's Valley!
05:33This desert inferno is so hot, even Gobi himself is finding the heat too much to take!
05:38And this, coming from a camel?
05:39Stay alert in this pressure cooker, full of super-heated sand and mummified hands, for the next mirage you see may be your last!
05:56Mad Monster Mansion!
05:59Night has fallen permanently around the creepiest house in existence!
06:03This place will definitely bring back the nightmares, well, actually, the dead too, as you match wits with a whole house full of ghosts, skeletons, bats, and worse!
06:17You're bound to bump into some creepy characters, as Banjo and Kazooie move around this haunted house, where goosebumps will be the least of your problems!
06:29Rusty Bucket Bay!
06:31Next, our heroes find themselves aboard the HMS Gruntilda, and there'll be no mistaking this ship for the Love Boat in Rusty Bucket Bay!
06:42Everything on board seems to have something against you, and if you're not careful, you'll definitely go down with the ship!
06:50Be on your guard as you explore this old derelict, from the funnels up on deck to the crates in the cargo hold, because you may meet a fate much worse than walking the plank!
06:59Arrgh!
07:02Click Clock Wood!
07:05If you think it's almost over, guess again!
07:12Because even if you make it through Click Clock Wood, the most challenging world of all, you'll go on to meet the wicked, warty wench of the West, and that's no bull!
07:21You'll have to use your noggin in this world, because you'll definitely meet up with some nutty characters and familiar faces as you prepare for your final confrontation with Gruntilda.
07:31Okay! So I hope you're beginning to get the picture. It's all about helping Banjo and Kazooie get from one world to the other,
07:42decoding all the clues and characters, finding all the puzzle pieces, and saving Little Sister!
07:47Not that I don't think you're up to the challenge, but here's a few quick tips you might find useful as you explore each world.
07:53First, be sure to write down everything Gruntilda says, because you will need it to answer questions as you move through the game.
07:59Plus, each time you play the game, the answers may be different, so listen up and take notes!
08:05Second, find Cheeto the Spellbook in Gruntilda's Lair. Cheeto gives you codes for red and gold feathers and blue eggs.
08:12You'll find him first behind the entrance to Bubble Gloop Swamp.
08:16Finally, use your gold feathers to defeat the ghostly ghouls in Mad Monster Mansion, instead of just trying to avoid them.
08:24These ought to help you out some on your quest to rescue Tootie and meet face-to-face with the evil witch,
08:29because there's no pair better suited than Banjo and Kazooie to kick Gruntilda's warty butt.
08:35Ew. They may not be the Caped Crusaders, but they're twice the fun, so what are you waiting for?
08:41The bat sign? Banjo-Kazooie! That's the name to remember!
08:45The best new game since Donkey teamed up with Diddy!
08:49Coming June 29th, only from Nintendo and Rare!
08:53Check it out now at your nearest Nintendo retailer!
08:57Don't delay, or you might be the one left standing there with egg on your face!
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