In a conversation about Xbox potentially dipping into its back catalog and reviving some older franchises, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer directly addressed Banjo-Kazooie fans. At one time, Banjo-Kazooie rivaled Super Mario 64 as one of the best 3D platformers on the Nintendo 64. However, the years have been kinder to Mario than Banjo, as the beloved bear has largely been missing since the days of the Xbox 360.