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It's been a long while since Nintendo released a new 3D Donkey Kong adventure. The most recent outing for everyone's favorite tie-wearing ape on the Nintendo Switch was a nod back to the Donkey Kong ...

With less than a month to go, Nintendo has dropped a treasure trove of information about the hotly anticipated Donkey Kong Bananza. Donkey Kong Bananza kicks off on Ingot Island, where the discovery ...

In Donkey Kong Bananza, Ingot Isle is actually where you start the game, learning how to control DK and picking up a few Banandium Gems along the way. After you beat the game, you’ll be able to fully ...

The Feast layer in Donkey Kong Bananza features a number of mine cart tracks and roller coasters, bringing a theme park vibe to the level's fast-food scenery. The Branching-Track Roarcoaster is one of ...

Derek's love of games came at an early age when his parents first brought home the Nintendo Entertainment System. From then on, countless nights were spent hunting ducks, stomping turtles, exploring ...

The best Nintendo games have extra magic to them. They capture a primal source of fun. With “The Legend of Zelda,” it’s about the thrill of exploration and discovery. In the “Super Mario Bros.” titles ...

Nintendo saved a big reveal for its final trailer in its Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Donkey Kong is getting his first new 3D game since Donkey Kong 64 on the N64 in a new adventure titled Donkey Kong ...

J. Brodie Shirey is a Contributor from the United States who currently lives in York, Pennsylvania. He's just a simple man trying to make his way in the universe, but aren’t we all? Brodie is a big ...

11:00, Wed, Aug 6, 2025 Updated: 12:19, Wed, Aug 6, 2025 There was a small part of me that was sceptical about Donkey Kong Bananza when it was announced earlier this year. Not only was I desperately ...

In Donkey Kong Bananza, The Divide is the fourth layer that’ll you descend into, and its full of pink and blue goo — and a few Banandium Gems (golden bananas). The Divide is a fairly short level, so ...