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Nintendo’s first big swing after Mario Kart World is Donkey Kong Bananza, a new 3D platformer from the studio that brought us Super Mario Galaxy. If our review here at Shacknews is any indication, ...

Nintendo is drawing a clear line between two of its oldest icons. During a GDC 2026 panel focused on Donkey Kong Bananza, longtime Nintendo producer Kenta Motokura explained why Mario and Donkey ...

Warning: this article contains spoilers for Donkey Kong Bananza. Donkey Kong Bananza is now out in the wild, and one of the biggest burning questions ahead of launch centered on DK’s new best friend: ...

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 ...

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Switch 2 blockbuster Donkey Kong Bananza will be something of a template for the character's future 3D games, Nintendo has said, splitting DK's appearances in 2D and 3D titles. Similar to how Mario ...

Those big, 3D Mario games are a whole event when it comes to video game releases. Super Mario 64 set a revolutionary standard for 3D gaming as a whole, while games like Super Mario Sunshine, Super ...

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After over 25 years since his last 3D adventure, Donkey Kong Bananza is a fresh new take for Donkey Kong. While staying true to what made past games in the series beloved by so many fans, Donkey Kong ...