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Donkey Kong grabs a glowing Banandium Gem in Donkey Kong Bananza
New Diddy Kong Design Unveiled, But It’s Not As Drastic As DK’s Makeover

Diddy Kong follows Donkey Kong as the latest of Nintendo’s apes to receive a redesign, but the younger’s new look isn’t quite as drastic.

Donkey Kong From Different Eras
"It's Still DK, Only Better Looking": Former Rare Artist Defends Donkey Kong's Bananza Design

Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2 is bringing a redesign to the titular ape, and while it is a controversial choice, a former DK artist is for it.

Donkey Kong from Donkey Kong Bananza next to an image of Ingot Isle
Donkey Kong Bananza – Release Date, Price, & Gameplay Details

We just got a ton of new information about the Nintendo Switch 2, but one announcement that I was not expecting was a new 3D Donkey Kong game.

A still from the Donkey Kong Bananza trailer
Donkey Kong Smashes Through Destructible Environments In Trailer For Donkey Kong Bananza On Nintendo Switch 2

The new 3D Nintendo Switch 2 game marks a return to the Donkey Kong franchise, which has not had a new platformer since Tropical Freeze on Wii U.

Nintendo online logo with the game boy
Nintendo Switch Online Finally Added a Game Boy Title I've Been Waiting A Long Time For

As the Nintendo Switch Online library continues to expand, there's one Game Boy title being added that is a huge win for of the service.

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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Key Artwork For Game With Donkey Kong And Diddy Kong
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review - A Nice Upgrade, But The Same Game

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD brings one of the best DK games to the Nintendo Switch with updated graphics and a new Modern Mode to make it easier.

Donkey Kong next to the Nintendo Switch Online logo.
Nintendo Switch Online Keeps Ignoring One Of Donkey Kong's Biggest Games

Donkey Kong is making a huge resurgence on the Nintendo Switch, but one important game hasn’t ed the flood of DK titles on Nintendo Switch Online.

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Funky Kong and Mario.
Move Over Mario, It's Time To Give Switch 2 To Donkey Kong

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal is imminent, and everything seems to be aligning for Donkey Kong to have a huge presence on the new console.

Donkey Kong 64 Composer Re-Releases The Infamous DK Rap To Celebrate The Game’s 25th Anniversary
Donkey Kong 64 Composer Re-Releases The Infamous DK Rap To Celebrate The Game’s 25th Anniversary

Exclusive: Screen Rant shares a first listen to “DK Rap” from composer Grant Kirkhope’s new album Rare Treats: DONKEY KONG 64 Revisited.

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Donkey Kong sitting on a couch holding a remote with big red button
Nintendo Court Case Reveals Laughably Unfortunate Alternative Name For Donkey Kong

Resurfaced court documents originally filed in 1983 reveal that Nintendo had plenty of alternative names for Donkey Kong and they're hilarious.

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Donkey And Diddy Kong from Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Doesn't Fix Nintendo's Current DK Problem

While the announcement of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is nice, it doesn’t fulfill the needs of franchise fans, or the beloved character.

Seth Rogen As Donkey Kong Fom The Super Mario Bros Movie
A Donkey Kong Movie Could Never Be As Weird As His 1990s TV Show

The Donkey Kong Country animated series was a truly bizarre entry in Nintendo's history, and could be an interesting blueprint for a DK movie.

The Super Mario Bros Movie
Casting A Donkey Kong Movie: 10 Actors Who'd Be Perfect For A Possible Super Mario Spinoff

When imagining the voice cast for a potential Donkey Kong movie, so many talented actors could a The Super Mario Bros. Movie spin-off.

Donkey Kong Crushing Mario in Super Mario Bros Movie
Seth Rogen Reveals Which Donkey Kong Spin-Off He Wants After Super Mario Bros.

Exclusive: The Super Mario Bros. Movie star Seth Rogen discusses the potential for a spin-off and why a certain Donkey Kong game is a perfect choice.

seth rogen mario bros interview
Seth Rogen Teases Donkey Kong In The Super Mario Bros. Movie & His New TMNT

Seth Rogen discusses Donkey Kong's dynamic with Mario, his interest in a Donkey Kong Country spin-off, and his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles project.

Cover art for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, showing Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Dixie Kong swinging on a vine against a lush backdrop.
It’s The Perfect Time For A New Donkey Kong Country

Donkey Kong may see a resurgence in popularity thanks to Super Nintendo World, so now could be the right time to make a new Donkey Kong Country game.

Split image of Sonic the Hedgehog and Crash Bandicoot
10 Iconic Video Game Characters, Ranked In Comparison To Their IRL Animal Counterparts

From Sonic the Hedgehog to Crash Bandicoot, some video game characters look great on screen but are not necessarily like their real-life inspiration.

Wario and Kirby surround a Game Boy on a header for its best-looking games.
10 Groundbreaking Game Boy Games That Still Look Good Today

The Game Boy is often considered a bit of an underdog, but it has games with great graphics and gameplay that is still impressive now.

Diddy and Dixie Kong from Donkey Kong next to a gorilla meme.
8 Memes That Sum Up The Donkey Kong Games

The Donkey Kong video games are some of Nintendo's most beloved out there and fans have created various memes to perfectly sum up the series.

A new Donkey Kong game could build off of any part of the character's history.
What Series A New Donkey Kong Game On Nintendo Switch Could Be Part Of

The recent Donkey Kong trademark expansion makes the chance of a new game much greater. The only question is whether it will expand an old series.

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