Donkey Kong

Super Yooka-Laylee Kart Recalls The Glory Days Of Retro Mario Kart

Just like Mario and Donkey Kong before it, the Yooka-Laylee franchise is expanding to a new genre: kart racing. Playtonic Games announced Super Yooka-Laylee Kart during the Summer Game Fest as part of Day of the Devs 2026. A debut trailer showed off the racer, which looks very similar in style to...

Donkey Kong 64 Settings Change Is a Game Changer on Switch

With the debut of Donkey Kong 64 on the N64 Nintendo Classics app, Switch users should take advantage of a settings option that may go unnoticed.

Donkey Kong Bananza's Next DLC Event Begins Next Week

Kong Returns. With the 'Rattlin' Snake Bananza' event firmly in the rear-view, Nintendo has announced what's next for Donkey Kong Bananza's DLC challenges. Next up is the 'Kong Bananza Returns' event, which gets underway next week, on 9th June, and will be sticking around until 16th. Read the full...

Review: Donkey Kong 64 - Kicks Some Serious Tail, But Goes Too Far

C'mon Cranky, take it to the fridge. This review was originally published in April 2015 alongside the Wii U eShop's Virtual Console release. We're updating and republishing it to mark the arrival of the game in the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack N64 library. At the mere mention of...

Donkey Kong 64 now available on Nintendo Classics

Nintendo has announced that the beloved 3D platformer Donkey Kong 64 is now available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers as part of the Nintendo Classics range. The 3D platformer was originally released for the Nintendo 64 back in 1999 and was developed by the acclaimed team at UK development...

Donkey Kong, Mario vs. Donkey Kong icons added to Nintendo Switch Online

To ring in June, Nintendo just added new icons for Donkey Kong and Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Switch Online. These are a couple of “play to redeem” titles. To initially unlock them, you’ll need to boot up their respective apps. In order to access the Donkey Kong icons, start that game over on the...

3 Nintendo franchises that would make great movies, and honorable mentions

Right now, Nintendo is certainly in its movie era – The Super Mario Bros. Movie was a huge hit when it launched in 2023, followed by its successful sequel. There’s also a Legend of Zelda movie in development, as well as rumblings of a Donkey Kong spin-off film. And while it’s entirely possible that...

Donkey Kong 64 beat Pokemon mania to become the best-selling game of 1999 in the US

"Games sold at a different cadence in the late 90s than they do today"

The Most Underappreciated Donkey Kong Game Is Finally Back

Performin' for you

If You Hate Yourself, You Can Soon Play This N64 Game On Switch And Switch 2

Last year, Donkey Kong made a huge splash on Nintendo's brand-new Switch 2 console with Donkey Kong Bananza, which quickly gained critical acclaim for its 3D platforming, exploration, and banana collecting. Now, Nintendo is once again calling Donkey Kong's number, only this time that number is 64:...

Donkey Kong 64 finally arrives on Nintendo Switch Online next month

90s classic Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online. It will be available for all those Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers from next month, on 4th June. Read more

At Long Last, Donkey Kong 64 Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Online

One of the greatest Nintendo 64 games is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online, no, not Superman 64, but the original Donkey Kong 64! Nintendo announced across their socials today that Donkey Kong 64 will be making its way to Nintendo Switch Online on the 4th June 2026, specifically for

Donkey Kong 64 is coming to Nintendo Classics on Switch Online

Rare's only 3D Donkey Kong platformer will be added for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers next week.

Donkey Kong 64 Announced For NSO On The Tenth Anniversary Of Harambe's Death

Nintendo is finally putting Donkey Kong 64 on NSO, and it announced the good news on the tenth anniversary of Harambe's death.

Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online, so you can experience never completing it as an adult either

They're finally here, performing for you

Fan-Favorite Donkey Kong Game Finally Coming to Nintendo Switch Online

A fan-favorite retro Donkey Kong game is finally heading to Nintendo Switch Online next month.

Donkey Kong 64 Confirmed for Nintendo Switch Online

Donkey Kong 64 is coming to Nintendo Switch Online next week, Nintendo has confirmed.

Donkey Kong 64 coming to Switch Online + Expansion Pack next week

Nintendo has announced that the next game to be added to the ever expanding Nintendo Switch Online library will be Donkey Kong 64 (1999). The classic Rare-developed 3D platformer launches for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 4th June 2026 via the “Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics” app. As...

Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Switch Online’s N64 library next month

It's the 43rd N64 game to be made available on Nintendo Classics

Donkey Kong 64 Is Coming To Nintendo Switch Online

One of the classics from the N64 era, Donkey Kong 64, is finally coming to the retro game library on Nintendo Switch Online

Donkey Kong 64 Cursing Nintendo Classics N64 Library Next Week

We will not pay all of the human monies for this. The prototypical collectathon is coming to N64 next week. Nintendo has confirmed that 1999's Donkey Kong 64 will make its way to the Nintendo Classics library for N64 next week (the trailer below shows June 3, likely the night of June 2 in North...

Donkey Kong 64 Joins Nintendo Switch Online N64 Classics This June

Nintendo has announced that Donkey Kong 64 will be released for the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics app on June 4, 2026. Originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999 and developed by Rare, Donkey Kong 64 follows the Kong family as they attempt to stop King K. Rool after he launches a mechanical...

Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics adds Donkey Kong 64 on June 3

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Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Another Game Next Week

DK is back! Nintendo has announced it will be adding Donkey Kong 64 to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on 4th June 2026. Donkey Kong 64 is coming to Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers! Cross isles with the Kongs as they face King K....

Donkey Kong 64 joins Nintendo Switch Online next week

Donkey Kong 64 is arriving on Switch Online this week, Nintendo just announced. It will be available on June 4, 2026. Note that you’ll need to be a member of the Expansion Pack tier of Nintendo Switch Online. With that membership, the game can be accessed via the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics...

Nintendo Switch Online adds Donkey Kong 64 in June

Nintendo has announced Nintendo Switch Online is adding the legendary Donkey Kong 64 to its roster of classic games next month. Donkey Kong 64 is getting added to Nintendo Switch Online early next month, on June 3rd globally (the trailer says June 4th, though). Here’s a rundown on the classic game,...

Retro Dodo Podcast #110 - Lenovo's Naughty Handheld, KONKR Pocket Block & LEGO Donkey Kong

Donkey Kong Arcade Machine Could Be Getting A LEGO Set

🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping, joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK! Update: May 22nd, 2026 - Nintendo have finally given us something concrete with regards to the rumours around a new Mario Arcade set, and it seems like

Nintendo confirms new LEGO Donkey Kong set is on the way

LEGO previously produced Mario, Donkey Kong, and Zelda-themed sets.

LEGO Donkey Kong is Now Official

LEGO confirms that sets based on the Donkey Kong franchise will be "rolling soon," putting a spotlight on Nintendo's big ape.

Lego Donkey Kong coming soon, Nintendo reveals

Lego and Nintendo are teaming up for a new Donkey Kong set coming in 2026, based on the classic arcade game.

Nintendo teams up with LEGO for LEGO Donkey Kong

Nintendo has announced that it has once again teamed up with the team at The LEGO Group for its next project and it is none other than LEGO Donkey Kong. The Kyoto-based company posted a short teaser on the informative Nintendo Today app for iOS and Android announcing the new set. Source

Lego Shares A Teaser For Its First-Ever Donkey Kong Sets

Lego has revealed that the next Nintendo series to get its own sets will be Donkey Kong.

Nintendo Teases LEGO Donkey Kong, "Rolling Soon"

Barrel roll. Nintendo has teased an official LEGO Donkey Kong set via Nintendo Today. As noted by the redoubtable Wario64, the video tease on the app shows only the logos of the Danish company and the SK series, with a little brick barrel rolling from right to left across a wooden tabletop: Read...

Nintendo and LEGO announce LEGO Donkey Kong set

Nintendo and LEGO are extending their partnership for LEGO Donkey Kong, it’s just been revealed. A brief teaser was just posted on the Nintendo Today app. Very little was shown, however. The 19-second clip only states that the set is “rolling soon”. The Nintendo and LEGO partnership has been going...

Nintendo's New 'Choose Your Game' Switch 2 Bundle Is Now Available

Nintendo Switch 2: Choose Your Game Bundle is available now, giving you a choice between Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Pokémon Pokopia.

Nintendo's Giant Donkey Plush Has Arrived In The US, But It Costs $450

Nintendo has released its giant Donkey Kong plush in its US stores, but it costs the same price as a Switch 2.

Analogue 3D's Latest Update Makes Your Carts Look Colourful In More Ways Than One

Cart colours and clarification on Advance HDR ahoy! If you consider yourself to be a seasoned collector of N64 games, then you'll be aware that not all of them came on the same grey plastic cartridges. Donkey Kong 64, for example, came on a yellow cartridge in the West, while Zelda: Majora's Mask...

Nintendo unveils upcoming ‘Choose Your Game” Switch 2 bundle

Ahead of the upcoming Switch 2 price hike, Nintendo has announced a new limited-time choose your game bundle, including Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokemon Pokopia. Nintendo unveils upcoming ‘Choose Your Game” Switch 2 bundle first appeared on KitGuru.

Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game Bundle coming June 2026

The upcoming Switch 2 bundle will come with a digital download of Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokemon Pokopia.

New Nintendo Switch 2 bundles coming ahead of price increase

Nintendo will offer a new Choose Your Game Switch 2 bundle with Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia

Nintendo Switch 2 is Getting a Choose Your Game Bundle in Early June for $499.99

The bundle will allow buyers to pick one out of three games to be included: Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia.

Switch 2 Bundles To Return, Offering Chocie Of Three Games

Get used to the bundle price. The "game included" cost of a Switch 2 might be the base price in the fall, but it's offering a choice this summer. Nintendo has announced the US$499.99 bundle for Switch 2 will offer a choice between three of Switch 2's biggest games - Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong...

Switch 2 Bundles To Return, Offering Choice Of Three Games

Get used to the bundle price. The "game included" cost of a Switch 2 might be the base price in the fall, but it's offering a choice this summer. Nintendo has announced the US$499.99 bundle for Switch 2 will offer a choice between three of Switch 2's biggest games - Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong...