Microsoft is hearing pitches for Banjo-Kazooie

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Microsoft is hearing pitches for Banjo-Kazooie

You'd think that Microsoft wouldn't be so keen on bringing back old franchises, given all the layoffs and closures of this week. However, one rumor seems to point to the return of Banjo-Kazooie.

According to VGC's Andy Robinson, Microsoft is hearing several proposals around the Banjo-Kazooie license. The two studios that come up frequently in these discussions are Toys for Bob (Crash Bandicoot 4, Spyro Reignited Trilogy) and Moon Studios (Ori, No Rest for the Wicked). Both teams are apparently keen to work on the license by Rare.

Of course, this doesn't mean that a new game or remake will ever see the light of day, mind you.

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