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Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia (Switch) Review
A vibrant collectathon with mascot platformer vibes to spare. It took about one and a half stages before I realized all of the inspirations behind 2D platformer Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia. The Donkey Kong, Crash Bandicoot, Rayman, and even Sonic vibes are readily apparent, but the sights and...
Unofficial PC Version of Donkey Kong 64 Released
Another day, another unofficial PC version of an old console-only game. This time, an unofficial PC version of Donkey Kong 64 has been released. So, if you’ve never played this Donkey Kong game before, you can now give it a try. Donkey Kong 64: Recompiled is built on the N64: Recompiled project....
Donkey Kong Bananza sound designer talks about the work that went into DK’s transformation
One of the more underrated parts of a game are its sound effects, and a designer that worked on Donkey Kong Bananza has now shared insight into how he came up with the sound when DK transforms. This comes courtesy of a post on Nintendo’s recruitment website. DK can perform a number of different...
Relive Nintendo's wild Donkey Kong court case from 1983
Universal once sued Nintendo over Donkey Kong. New documents related to that case show how the owners of King Kong failed to win against Nintendo.
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A native port of Donkey Kong 64 is finally playable on PC thanks to a team of programmers who boast that 'no generative AI [was] used at any point in the process'
The unofficial native port of the classic Nintendo platformer runs on modern hardware.
Why A Nintendo Direct Is Likely To Happen Next Month
There's something about September when it comes to Nintendo Direct events. The company behind Mario, Link, and Donkey Kong has held special livestreams during that month in nine out of the past 10 years. The only exception is 2024, but even then, there was a Nintendo Direct on August 27 (an Indie...
Nintendo Offers New Physical Reward For The DK Challenge
Nintendo is offering a physical 39-card Donkey Kong set to those who complete the DK Challenge before Sept. 1, 2026.
Switch Online's DK Challenge Now Offering Physical 39-Card Set Reward
A "limited-time offer" until 1st September. In June, Nintendo announced the new Switch Online event 'DK Challenge' where players could unlock digital challenge cards as a reward. Nintendo has now taken this a step further, announcing Donkey Kong fans in the US can receive a physical 39-card set if...
Nintendo Reveals Free Donkey Kong Merch, But There's a Big Catch
Donkey Kong fans can get some free merchandise based on the character, but Nintendo makes sure that it won't be easy to obtain.
Donkey Kong Country's SNES Trilogy Is Getting a Fanmade Sequel Over 10 Years In The Making, With Characters From DK64
Arrives this November! It's been almost 30 years since Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! was released, and since then, we've been treated to two more entries in the Country series: Donkey Kong Country Returns and 2014's Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze. Both of these took the...
Fanmade Donkey Kong Country 4 Arrives This November With Classic N64 Characters
🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping, joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK! How long has it been since Donkey Kong 3 released? It's been 30 years, 30 long years since Dixie and Kiddy Kong set out on
Donkey Kong Land For The Game Boy Has Just Got An SNES-Style Fan Remake, Inspired By Donkey Kong Country
Playable now on PC. I have a bit of a confession to make. Growing up, I assumed for the longest time that Donkey Kong Land was a straightforward demake of the SNES classic Donkey Kong Country for the Game Boy. Read the full article on timeextension.com
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Metroid 40th Anniversary Special
The mainline entries do battle. Hello everyone, and welcome to a very special edition of Box Art Brawl! Before we get cracking, let's see how things went down last time. We looked at Donkey Kong Jungle Beat for the GameCube, throwing North America, Europe, and Japan into the ring to do battle....
Donkey Kong Land PC Fan Remake Available for Download
Donkey Kong fans, get ready for a treat. YouTube’s ‘kasquez’ has released a fan remake of the classic Nintendo Game Boy game, Donkey Kong Land, for PC. This is perhaps one of the coolest things you’ll see today. So, make sure to grab it right now. Donkey Kong Land Remake is a fan remake for …...
These New Donkey Kong Clothes From Nintendo And OppoSuits Are Bananas
We want them all. If you're a fan of colourful Hawaiian shirts or somewhat garish suits, then Nintendo and OppoSuits have just the thing for you. The pair have collaborated again on a trio of Donkey Kong-themed products, and we kinda want them all – yes, even the suit. Available now in the US, the...
Thanks to Pokemon, X-Files, and Donkey Kong, this month's new Lego sets might be the best we've had all year
I've rounded up every single kit launching this month, including the three I think are the best new Lego sets in August 2026
CAGcast #825: How’s Your Donkey Kong?
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Donkey Kong: Jungle Beat (GameCube)
Drumroll please... We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl! Last time, we matched up a pair of covers for the excellent Mario Superstar Baseball on the GameCube, and with two very different designs, it wasn't even close. The Western design walked away with a comfortable 76% of the vote,...
Mini Review: Turnip Mountain (Switch) - A King Of Swing-Style Climbing Puzzler With Charm & Challenge
Reach for the stars. The 2026 bingo card continues to expand with another unexpected surprise: a spiritual successor to Donkey Kong's King Of Swing. Released on Game Boy Advance in 2005, this beloved puzzle platformer saw DK traversing vertical walls and avoiding hazards along the climb. Luke...
More Free Roam tracks added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo Music
Nintendo has been consistently releasing new Mario Kart World tracks on the Nintendo Music service on a weekly basis, and the latest batch of catchy remixes from across the Mario series are now available. The latest update includes: DK Island Swing from Donkey Kong Country (SNES), Title Theme...
Donkey Kong Country On Antiques Roadshow Confirms We're All Officially Old
🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping, joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK! I should have put a warning on this post in case you saw it and suddenly felt faint. Whenever I watch Antiques Roadshow here in the UK,
Diddy Kong Racing Has Been Ported To The Dreamcast
🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping, joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK! I know that Donkey Kong is the simian of the moment, what with his new Switch game, figurine range, and LEGO set, but I want to take
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 26, 2026 – LEGO Donkey Kong arcade, Hasbro Zelda toys, more
Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of July 26, 2026: United States Switch 2 Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – July 30 – Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Truxton Extreme Thunder Master Edition – July 30 –...
Conker, Lobo, Charles Martinet’s Donkey Kong Voice And Other Splendors Of Bygone E3 Booths
The Video Game History Foundation’s gigantic cache of old trade show footage and canceled games heralds back to an era where publishers put their whole ass into selling you Killer Instinct
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