I think they want it to be more like Ratchet & Clank, which while being a great series isn't really Banjo and Kazooie style. I trust the developers, but this is upsetting for me.
My Games of 2011:
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Super Mario 3D Land
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception