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newsAnother Nuts & Bolts interview

May 30th, 2008 (00:35 CET)Banjo's Salvatore Fileccia has been making the interview rounds lately. See what he has to say about Nuts & Bolts' comparison to LittleBigPlanet, as well as a summarization of a video interview with him courtesy of Gamersyde.
newsSteve Burke's little chat

May 28th, 2008 (00:20 CET)Long time no see, Mr Burke. What have you been working on for all this time? Hey, and do you have any plans for the future?
newsKim forgetting Rare?

May 26th, 2008 (07:55 CET)Microsoft’s Shane Kim doesn’t seem to believe in Banjo and Piñata’s power to awe users. Rare is never going to do very well if somebody in their own company discredits them right before every single release.
newsPiñata Weekend Interview

May 25th, 2008 (16:40 CET)Let's take a break from Stop N' Swop, KI3, and the cancelled games to have an interview with Adam Park, courtesy of Gamesreactor.dk. Nothing that new, but a relaxing way to continue your weekend.
newsThe Rumour Returns

May 25th, 2008 (16:10 CET)The most heard-of rumour from Rare resurfaces once again. Find out what the latest version of the never-ending rumour regarding KI3’s “development” is this time.
newsThe reason for Stop 'n' Swop’s death

May 24th, 2008 (12:20 CET)Stop 'n' Swop’s been talked about and theorized for ages. While a patent revealed how it could’ve worked, we finally get an official answer straight from someone at Rare himself… 10 years too late.
newsBanjo’s look explained… again

May 23rd, 2008 (00:10 CET)For those of you that haven’t gotten over Banjo’s new look circa X06, our main man George Kelion explains why it happened.
newsPocket Paradise game page

May 22nd, 2008 (23:45 CET)Will the Rare news ever stop? We hope not; Rare has updated their site with their brand-new Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise game page, now with 6 new screenshots and an interview with producer Paul Machacek and designer Gary Richards.
pollDry those teary eyes

May 22nd, 2008 (00:05 CET)You've read the article about the 3 games you lost. Which one are you the most saddened about? Take your sadness out on our new poll! (And don't worry, the final results of the previous ones are still coming)
newsGames gone six feet under

May 21st, 2008 (23:20 CET)Whenever a Rare title gets cancelled there is always this feeling of sadness. That being said, wear your best tuxedo and whip out that handkerchief again; what could’ve been isn’t that far away.
mediaNuts & Bolts characters wallpaper

May 21st, 2008 (14:30 CET)Apparently, the last Scribes edition (or was the Pantsboard, maybe?) featured a super secret contest, and the 30 lucky winners have been awarded with a Nuts & Bolts characters wallpaper! (which, of course, you can also find in its artwork gallery)
newsThe Lost Connection

May 21st, 2008 (09:10 CET)No, not the infamous B-K/B-T connection. The new Paradises could’ve been connected like love at first sight. Don’t put away the handkerchiefs yet, you may need them for one last cry.
newsThe Gloating Begins

May 19th, 2008 (22:40 CET)Rare's updated with the Pantsboard regarding the 5 rumours. Seeing how the plot is already known, read on to see how Mr. Pants insults those who were wrong. Bless.
mediaNuts & Bolts concept art

May 17th, 2008 (23:45 CET)Our friends from The RWP have finally gotten the signed Nuts & Bolts piece of art from Ryan Stevenson. And what a beauty it is!
mediaGetting Jiggy with it

May 17th, 2008 (16:35 CET)The weekend is upon us, and MundoRare's been busy at work uploading some new screenshots from the trailer and some printed media, GamesTM scans, and last but not least, the Sal Fileccia interview from GamesReactor. We are all getting jiggy with it! Good start to a weekend, isn't it?
newsVPPP interview & release window

May 16th, 2008 (10:10 CET)Don’t think that in the manic B-Day and Trouble in Paradise rush, that we forgot all about the upcoming Pocket Paradise. Details inside.
interviewGregg Mayles: The Aftermath

May 15th, 2008 (02:40 CET)As promised, Gregg Mayles and selected webmasters had the time of their lives talking about the new Banjo game. Which MundoRare has preserved for your reading pleasure.
newsLive chat with Gregg Mayles

May 14th, 2008 (12:30 CET)The big unveiling has already taken place. But, of course, you still have lots of doubts about the innovative Banjo gameplay, right? Well, here is our proposal today: leave your questions for game director, Gregg Mayles, and we'll forward them to him this very same evening in a live-chat with the fan community.
pollPiñata & BK fanbase feelings

May 14th, 2008 (01:10 CET)You've seen the vehicles. You're excited for the co-op. You love portability. Which one shocked you the most? Let us know on our new MR poll
mediaBrand new Mayles/Brand interview

May 14th, 2008 (00:50 CET)Two of Rare's sexiest employees, Steve Brand and Gregg Mayles, talk about Trouble in Paradise and Nuts & Bolts. They also show you around the visual heaven known as Rare HQ.
mediaDeserts, trains, and deaths

May 14th, 2008 (00:10 CET)This upcoming Viva Piñata 2 video, although only 30 seconds, showcases what we know and love about the franchise. That love being when kids cheer for pinata 'deaths'.
mediaA minute of Banjo goodness

May 13th, 2008 (23:50 CET)For those that are 100% convinced that Nuts & Bolts will be just about vehicles, let the sweet sounds of Kirkhope comfort you as you watch this gameplay video.
mediaBK & copter artwork in HD

May 13th, 2008 (21:35 CET)Check out this ultra super secret screen of Banjo grinning and what you'll be playing later this year! *(Breegull not included)
newsComing soon becomes now

May 13th, 2008 (20:55 CET)That spinning Jiggy has tempted us long enough. Now we're finally able to see what the offical Nuts and Bolts site has to offer in terms of four wallpapers!
mediaTrouble in Paradise artwork!

May 13th, 2008 (20:25 CET)Don't think we've completely forgotten about Troube in Paradise. IGN has updated their screenshots page to include some new piñatas, which you can also check on MR's VP2 page.
mediaNew BK: N&B Logo

May 13th, 2008 (20:05 CET)Not to be confused with the adorable and smelly Loggo, we have the new logo for Nuts and Bolts in our Banjo-Kazooie 3 gallery!
interviewsRare talks about BK3 and VP2

May 13th, 2008 (18:55 CET)Okay, let's see what Rare has to say about their new babies: Wired features a Q&A with BK's Salvatore Fileccia and other one with Piñata's Justin Cook. Moreover, CVG has an exclusive interview with Gregg Mayles! And VP Pocket Paradise also deserves some attention, with an interview with Paul Machacek from IGN.
mediaAdiós, embargo

May 13th, 2008 (18:35 CET)With the embargo being fully over, internet websites are flooding with some new Banjo screens and fantastic artwork. First off, IGN's page shows Humba, Mumbo, and… a Klungo level?
newsBanjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts trailer!

May 13th, 2008 (17:27 CET)Good news for all the strange vehicle lovers! The Banjo 3 trailer was just leaked on GameVideos.
newsMore Trouble in Paradise Screens

May 13th, 2008 (15:23 CET)We've updated the Trouble In Paradise screenshots page to include GameReactor.dk's new screens, showing new pinatas and the new desert location.
newsRare info out the wazoo

May 13th, 2008 (12:06 CET)It’s getting maniacally close to B-Day, and the internet is exploding with Banjo and Viva Pinata 2 info.
mediaTrouble in Paradise, spotted!

May 12th, 2008 (11:35 CET)Apparently, Microsoft don't know how to keep a secret, and spoiling their own embargo they have released the first Viva Piñata: Trouble in Paradise screenshots! The game, apparently, features quite inauspicious climates…
mediaBK3 shots and artworks!

May 12th, 2008 (11:15 CET)Oops! The Internet couldn't wait two more days, and new screenshots of Banjo 3 have already been leaked along with some nice artworks featuring the wide plethora of vehicles!
newsViva Piñata 2, confirmed

May 12th, 2008 (00:50 CET)It wasn't really a secret: we have been talking about it since last February, after all. But Microsoft has officially confirmed the new Piñata title… by accident. Hooray!
mediaBreaking: BK3 screenshots!

May 11th, 2008 (16:40 CET)BREAKING news! The first BK3 screenshots have finally been leaked on the GamesRadar forums two days before Banjo-Day! And both feature strange vehicles!
newsThe 10th Anniversary of Scribes

May 11th, 2008 (15:35 CET)Ten years ago, Leigh Loveday started a tradition of getting letters from the fans and getting uninformative answers back on Rare’s website. The tradition continues just as slyly as ever.
mediaKuality Kameo melodies

May 1st, 2008 (14:30 CET)On Rare's site right now, an hour's worth of music and more is up in the form of 3 new Kameo MP3s, most of which consists of previously unreleased music. In non-Kameo news, the Banjo 3 Pantsboard should be up soon! Let's hope it's before B-Day, on May 13th.