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news1 month ago•13 min saved

Dixie Kong Makes a Surprising Splash in Free Donkey Kong Update on Switch

Kotaku reports that Nintendo released a free Switch update for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, adding Dixie Kong as a playable character with a helicopter hair spin and a Turbo Attack mode that turns levels into speedruns; a Switch 2 upgrade promises better resolution, visuals, faster load times, and GameShare for two-player local co-op on separate devices. The piece also frames the update as part of Nintendo’s scattered content strategy amid other recent moves across the company.

via Kotaku|

#dixie-kong #donkey-kong #donkey-kong-country-returns-hd

gaming1 month ago•8 min saved

Free Switch 2 Update Brings Dixie Kong to Donkey Kong Country Returns HD

Nintendo released a free Ver. 1.1.0 patch for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Switch and Switch 2, adding Dixie Kong as a playable character in single-player and local co-op, a Turbo Attack mode, and GameShare; Switch 2 gains optimized display, shorter load times, and higher-resolution visuals, plus Brazilian Portuguese support, with notes detailing various improvements.

via Nintendo Life|

#donkey-kong #donkey-kong-country-returns-hd #gaming

gaming4 months ago•1 min saved

Donkey Kong Bananza Announces New In-Game Events for DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC

Nintendo announced that the Donkey Kong Bananza DLC will feature regular in-game events, starting with 'Chip Fever' from October 28 to November 4, where players can earn limited edition character statues by achieving high scores in a special Emerald Rush stage on DK Island, with more events to follow later in 2025.

via Nintendo Everything|

#dlc #donkey-kong #emerald-rush

gaming5 months ago•2 min saved

Donkey Kong Bananza Devs Remain Mysterious About Pauline's Identity

Nintendo has not confirmed whether Pauline from Donkey Kong Bananza shares the same timeline or identity as Pauline from Odyssey, with producer Kenta Motokura avoiding the question and suggesting fans use their imagination. The connection remains speculative, and Nintendo has no plans to clarify the relationship anytime soon.

via Nintendo Life|

#bananza #donkey-kong #gaming

games5 months ago•1 min saved

Donkey Kong Bananza Launches DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC

Nintendo is offering a new DLC for Donkey Kong™ Bananza on Nintendo Switch 2, allowing players to explore DK Island, participate in challenges like Emerald Rush, and earn exclusive rewards, with a full game required to access the content.

via Nintendo|

#dk-island #dlc #donkey-kong

gaming7 months ago•5 min saved

Donkey Kong Bananza: The New Hero and Its Rapid Rise

The article discusses how the new game Donkey Kong Bananza, despite its fresh direction, heavily retains elements from Rare's classic Donkey Kong titles, highlighting the enduring influence of Rare's design and character contributions to the series' identity.

via GameSpot|

#bananza #donkey-kong #game-design

games7 months ago•3 min saved

Donkey Kong Bananza: A Heartwarming Return and Critical Success

In Donkey Kong Bananza, despite the game's chaotic and violent energy, Donkey Kong reveals a soft, caring side through his friendship with Pauline, supporting her emotionally and sharing fun, lighthearted moments that showcase his big heart beyond his muscular exterior.

via Polygon|

#bananza #donkey-kong #emotional-depth

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Donkey Kong Fan's Color Change Leads to Regret

A TikTok user attempted to paint their Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge yellow to evoke nostalgia, but the project went disastrously wrong, resulting in a stuck, broken cartridge and a viral story about a failed DIY gaming modification.

via GameSpot|

#cartridge-painting #diy-project #donkey-kong

entertainment7 months ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Launches New Donkey Kong Merchandise and Switch 2 Downloads

Nintendo is releasing new Donkey Kong merchandise, including bags, accessories, and plush toys, at its stores in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto to celebrate the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza, which was developed by the team behind Super Mario Odyssey.

via My Nintendo News|

#donkey-kong #donkey-kong-bananza #entertainment

technology7 months ago•3 min saved

Donkey Kong Bananza Launch Sparks Price Cuts and Special Rewards

Donkey Kong Switch games, including Donkey Kong Country Returns HD and Tropical Freeze, are on sale at Woot as part of a broader video game sale until August 1, offering great deals for fans of 2D platformers, just before the release of Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2.

via IGN|

#donkey-kong #nintendo #price-cuts

gaming7 months ago•1 min saved

Donkey Kong Bananza's Development and Future Branches Explored

Donkey Kong Bananza producer Kenta Motokura hopes the game will lead to separate 2D and 3D branches of the series, similar to Mario, leveraging experience from 3D Mario games to expand Donkey Kong's presence in both formats. The game emphasizes Donkey Kong's strengths and introduces a theme of destruction, with concept art released ahead of its Nintendo Switch release.

via Nintendo Everything|

#2d #3d #donkey-kong

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo's Donkey Kong Movie in the Works Amid Copyright Filings and Past Legal Battles

A new copyright listing suggests that a Donkey Kong movie may be in early development, following the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, with potential involvement from Nintendo and Universal Pictures, possibly as part of a broader Nintendo Cinematic Universe.

via Nintendo Life|

#donkey-kong #entertainment #film-project

gaming7 months ago•1 min saved

Donkey Kong Bananza: The Unexpected 3D Adventure Born from Creative Requests

Donkey Kong Bananza was developed after Nintendo executive Yoshiaki Koizumi asked the Super Mario Odyssey team to create a 3D Donkey Kong game, leading them to consult Shigeru Miyamoto and focus on Donkey Kong's distinctive features like his strong arms and actions, with voxel technology playing a key role in the game's destruction-based gameplay.

via My Nintendo News|

#3d-game #donkey-kong #gaming

entertainment8 months ago•1 min saved

Nintendo Launches New Donkey Kong Merchandise Featuring Barrel Cushion

Nintendo is releasing new Donkey Kong merchandise, including a unique DK Barrel Cushion designed for resting and taking naps, in anticipation of the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza game for Switch 2, initially available on the Nintendo UK store.

via GoNintendo|

#cushion #donkey-kong #entertainment

technology8 months ago•2 min saved

Nintendo's 3D Mario Delay Likely Due to Donkey Kong, Say Former Developers

The article discusses the potential delay of a 3D Mario game on Switch 2, suggesting it might be years away due to the involvement of Nintendo's highly skilled but slow-moving development team, EPD, which is also working on the new Donkey Kong game. This could mean a mid-to-late generation release for Mario on Switch 2, with speculation that Nintendo is avoiding announcing the team to prevent disappointing fans expecting a sooner release.

via Nintendo Life|

#3d-mario #donkey-kong #game-development