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 ...

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Like the humble banana, Donkey Kong has been the good, old trusty treat in Nintendo’s overflowing lunch box of mascot-driven games. Yes, the big ape has carried some noteworthy classics prior to the ...

Despite being Nintendo’s original mascot and being one of legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto’s most iconic character creations, Donkey Kong has had a bit of a weird history of getting his own ...

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Donkey Kong has had some good games, and some bad games. For every Tropical Freeze, there’s a King of Swing, and for every Jungle Beat, there’s a Donkey Konga. Most DK games have something unique ...