By Quinton Miles

THQ announced this morning that [i]Banjo-Pilot[/i] has been shipped for the Game Boy Advance. Developed by Rare Studios, the game builds on their popular Banjo-Kazooie franchise by providing players with a new, fast paced air racing experience. Banjo, Kazooie, and other characters from the series will all be playable over the game’s 30 tracks containing multiple obstacles and with the GBA Game Link you can challenge some friends to some multiplayer action.

“The Banjo-Kazooie franchise has reached a broad audience worldwide with its beloved characters and stunning visual effects,” said Ken Lobb, studio manager, Microsoft Game Studios. “Banjo-Pilot offers fast, fluid game-play in addition to Game Link multiplayer capabilities which creates an unmatched racing experience.”

[i]Banjo-Pilot[/i] is rated E for everyone and retails for $19.99.