DONKEY KONG

Jul 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who's Crafting Donkey Kong Bananza? Nintendo's Mystery Team

Nintendo has finally revealed that the team behind the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza for the Switch 2 is the same group that created Super Mario Odyssey. This team is based in Tokyo and is likely part of Nintendo EPD Tokyo. However, it's important to note that teams at Nintendo often change as projects progress, with developers moving around and groups reshuffling. T...

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Jul 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Donkey Kong's New Adventure: A Familiar Team Takes the Reins

Nintendo has a habit of keeping its game developers a mystery until the very end. But this time, they made an exception. At a recent event, Nintendo let it slip that the team behind the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza is the same one that created Super Mario Odyssey. This is big news because Super Mario Odyssey is one of the most loved games in the Mario series. The te...

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Jun 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Donkey Kong Bananza: New Friends, Fresh Moves, and Creative Chaos

Nintendo has given fans a sneak peek into the newest Donkey Kong adventure, Donkey Kong Bananza. This time around, DK isn't going solo. He'll have a new buddy joining him on his quests. Pauline, known from her appearances in Super Mario Odyssey, is stepping into the spotlight as DK's sidekick. Her singing isn't just for show; it's a powerful tool that can transform D...

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Apr 18 2025LIFESTYLE

Lego's Super Mario Expansion: Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride on Sale

Lego has brought back some of its Super Mario sets, including the popular Donkey Kong-themed ones. One of the standout deals is the Diddy Kong's Mine Cart Ride set, which is now nearly 50% off. This set, originally priced at $110, is now available for $58. It's the largest Donkey Kong-related Lego set, with 1, 157 pieces, and one of the most detailed Super Mario expa...

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Jan 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Donkey Kong's Artistic Evolution: A Veteran's Thoughts

Have you ever wondered how the people behind your favorite video game characters feel when their creations get a makeover? Well, we're in luck because Kevin Bayliss, the artist behind Donkey Kong's modern look, recently shared his thoughts on the Nintendo redesign. The spotlight is on Mario Kart 9 and the Switch 2 reveal trailer, where fans noticed some familiar char...

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Jan 17 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New Mario Kart Game Shows Off Movie-Inspired Donkey Kong Look

A fresh trailer for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console has sparked curiosity and comments about a new Donkey Kong design in what seems to be the latest Mario Kart game. This revamped design draws inspiration from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and fans are quick to notice the change. "Something's not right with Donkey Kong, " one user on ResetEra noted. Likewise, jo...

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Jan 14 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Donkey Kong's Makeover: Who Gets the Credit?

Get ready, gamers! Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is almost here, and Forever Entertainment is the team behind this ported version of Retro Studios' classic platformer. But here's a twist: Nintendo decided not to credit the original Retro Studios development team in this new release. Instead of naming names, they've opted for a vague "Based on the work of the origina...

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Nov 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo's Next Direct: A Dash into Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World

Mark your calendars! Nintendo is treating us to a sneak peek of the highly-anticipated Donkey Kong Country area in Super Nintendo World. This special Nintendo Direct is set to air on Monday at 5PM ET. This theme park expansion, dedicated to Mario's old rival, has been eagerly awaited since its delay earlier this year. You might recall that Nintendo first announced t...

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