But Mario didn't even have a name in that 1981 debut – it was the then-villainous Donkey Kong who was the star of the show.

When you think about it, it must kind of suck to be Donkey Kong. Despite introducing the modern world to Nintendo games with 1981’s arcade classic, the great ape was quickly sidelined in favor of ...

In​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ less than a minute, the stars of the Nintendo trilogy will be back in action, lifting heavy objects and throwing barrels. Fans of the heroes couldn’t be more thrilled. With the ...

But like Mario and even the pink puffball Kirby, he’s able to adapt to any genre he’s thrust in. While most of the titles that bear his name are platformers, DK has headlined everything from racers to ...

Donkey Kong Bananza, from the moment it was announced, was a dream project of mine – a 3D Mario-style adventure starring a ...

In a surprise no one foresaw, Cranky Kong appeared in the new Nintendo Switch title Donkey Kong Bananza. Long the cranky granddaddy of the Kong clan and venerable traditional favorite nostalgic ...

From his earliest gaming memories playing Spyro 2 on the PlayStation, to being obsessed with the swing-out animations in Marvel's Spider-Man, Cameron has always been, and continues to be, in love with ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook It’s no secret Donkey Kong has been shorted in the Nintendo Switch era. Despite being one of ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. In the '80s, some of the classic arcade characters weren't always called by the names that we know them by today. Pac-Man was originally Puck Man, ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD was announced at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct. Donkey Kong Country Returns was originally released on the Nintendo Wii ...

The 15-minute Nintendo Direct will offer more information about the new Donkey Kong title. The 15-minute Nintendo Direct will offer more information about the new Donkey Kong title. is a news writer ...