Video Appears of Banjo-Kazooie in ASR, Affrims Avatar Chars

By
Tristan Oliver
– December 17, 2009

sonic_racingUPDATE: Leaked to YouTube Early, Watch Inside

2PM Update: This may or may not last long, but here goes anyway–thanks to Sentaro X, we have a link to the actual trailer that was released today on YouTube.  You can look at it below.  If it’s blown out, we’ll re-upload it tomorrow.

Our original story follows below.

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You’ve probably heard a lot of hubbub about a new trailer that’s appeared on the XBOX Live marketplace concerning Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing.  You’re probably wondering why the video isn’t here…or elsewhere.

It is exclusive to the XBOX Markeplace for 24 hours, according to ArchangelUK, who is part of Sega Europe’s community team.  It is the first time gamers can see Banjo and Kazooie in action.  It’s also the first time a couple of levels have appeared in motion, including Final Fortress (which we told you about several weeks ago) and there’s reportedly a Jet Set Radio inspired track set in Tokyo as well.

We’re also told the video affirms avatar support, at least for the XBOX360 edition.  If you want to download the video to your console now, you can click here to do so.  We’ve heard the video should show up publicly tomorrow at about 11AM or Noon, Eastern time.  Be sure to come back here then, as we will be carrying it.  For all itents and purposes, this appears to be the long rumored announcement.