Toys For Bob creative director Paul Yan chatted with Canadian Guy Eh about what's happening since the studio went independent. He described their current project as "big and ambitious" that "pushes our craft to new heights." When asked which series they'd love to work on, Yan quickly mentioned Banjo-Kazooie.
He said Team Xbox has been a great partner with interesting characters his team could have fun with. "The honey bear is the first one that comes to mind. I think we all can agree Banjo's been hibernating long enough," Yan remarked. Their experience reviving Crash Bandicoot and Spyro makes them perfect candidates for bringing back the beloved bear-and-bird duo.
The studio became independent over a year ago but continues collaborating with Microsoft and Activision. Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty previously hinted their first project would match what fans expect from them. Many assumed this meant more Crash Bandicoot or possibly Spyro, but a Banjo-Kazooie revival would fit their established expertise perfectly.
Yan mentioned they're "very much in the thick of development," suggesting we might wait another year before learning what they're actually making. Fans of classic 3D platformers remain hopeful that this talented team will breathe new life into another beloved gaming mascot from the past.
He said Team Xbox has been a great partner with interesting characters his team could have fun with. "The honey bear is the first one that comes to mind. I think we all can agree Banjo's been hibernating long enough," Yan remarked. Their experience reviving Crash Bandicoot and Spyro makes them perfect candidates for bringing back the beloved bear-and-bird duo.
The studio became independent over a year ago but continues collaborating with Microsoft and Activision. Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty previously hinted their first project would match what fans expect from them. Many assumed this meant more Crash Bandicoot or possibly Spyro, but a Banjo-Kazooie revival would fit their established expertise perfectly.
Yan mentioned they're "very much in the thick of development," suggesting we might wait another year before learning what they're actually making. Fans of classic 3D platformers remain hopeful that this talented team will breathe new life into another beloved gaming mascot from the past.
