Released over just a two-year period between 1994 and 1996, many consider the original Donkey Kong Country trilogy to be among the finest side-scrolling platformers ever made. After a long hiatus, the series returned in 2010, with another game then being released for the Wii U some four years later.
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Donkey Kong Bananza Takes Inspiration From Dark Souls and You May Not Have Even Realized It
Nintendo’s recently released Donkey Kong Bananza takes inspiration from Dark Souls, though this may have flown under the radar for many players.
Donkey Kong Bananza Finally Fixes a Longstanding Series Issue
Donkey Kong Bananza is the first mainline DK entry in over a decade, and it finally addresses one of the series' most prevalent criticisms.
How Donkey Kong Bananza Honors The Mascot's 44-Year-Long History
Donkey Kong made his arcade debut back in 1981, and Donkey Kong Bananza goes out of its way to celebrate the mascot's entire four-decade-long history.
Donkey Kong Bananza Should Follow One Type of Challenge Level to its Natural Conclusion
Donkey Kong Bananza is home to some riveting challenge levels, and there's one type of level that Nintendo should follow to its natural conclusion.
Donkey Kong Bananza is a Special Kind of Homecoming
Donkey Kong Bananza marks the first new DK-focused title in over a decade, but there's something that makes this homecoming even more special.
My Nintendo Store Has a New Donkey Kong Bananza Reward
My Nintendo Store adds a brand-new Donkey Kong Bananza physical reward as players around the world celebrate the game's launch.
One Leaked Nintendo Switch Online N64 Game Could Come at the Right Time
According to rumors, Nintendo Switch Online could be getting some major N64 games, and one in particular would be perfect timing.
Donkey Kong Bananza Confirms Helpful Feature
Donkey Kong Bananza confirms a new feature that will help players as they interact with the upcoming platformer's destructible environments.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Is Finally Letting Me Fill in a 22-Year Blindspot
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a very impressive console, and it's spurring me on to return to a franchise I haven't touched in over 20 years.
Nintendo Has Updated Diddy Kong's Model
Diddy Kong gets a redesign from Nintendo for the Switch 2, just a few months after Donkey Kong's makeover reveal for Mario Kart World.
Donkey Kong Bananza’s Rumored Multiplayer Would Be a Logical Progression After Super Mario Odyssey
Donkey Kong Bananza seems to be taking inspiration from Super Mario Odyssey, and a rumor reveals that this could include its multiplayer modes.
Donkey Kong Bananza May Have Worked Even Better with a Different Protagonist
Donkey Kong Bananza's take on Donkey Kong has been controversial for some fans, and a different lead could have resolved this.
Donkey Kong Bananza Fan Decodes Game's Secret Glyph Language
A dedicated fan tries to translate the hidden symbols found on signs in Donkey Kong Bananza's pre-release footage ahead of the game's launch.
Donkey Kong Bananza, Mario Kart World Raise a Major Question for Animal Crossing
Now that Donkey Kong Bananza and Mario Kart World have adopted an open-world format, it's worth considering where Nintendo might take Animal Crossing.
'It's Still DK': Donkey Kong Country Artist Addresses New Design Controversy
A respected artist responsible for Kong in Donkey Kong Country comments on the Switch 2’s revamped Donkey Kong, sharing an encouraging message.
New Nike Shoes Have Serious Donkey Kong Country Vibes
A new pair of limited Nike sneakers seems to evoke thoughts of the classic Nintendo Donkey Kong Country series with its design.
Why a New Donkey Kong Game Could Look Drastically Different From Returns, Tropical Freeze
The next Donkey Kong game will probably look a lot different from DKC Returns and DKC: Tropical Freeze, due to one recent change Nintendo has made.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Has a Co-Op Problem
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD has a frustrating co-op problem, preventing players from enjoying the multiplayer experience on the Switch.
8 Best Idle Animations In Video Games, Ranked
The characters in these video games are likely to surprise players with unique animations as soon as they are left inactive on screen.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the best way to experience one of the best 2D platformers ever, but it's a little too expensive.