Donkey Kong
- Alias
- DK
- Created By
- Shigeru Miyamoto
- Franchise
- Donkey Kong Country
- Age
- 41
- Birthday
- July 9th, 1981
- Died
- Currently Alive
- Height
- 7' 10''
- Race
- Gorilla
- Video Games
- Donkey Kong 64, Donkey Kong Country, Super Mario Party
Donkey Kong is both the name of a video game character and franchise originally created by Shigeru Miyamoto and owned by Nintendo. The franchise is primarily made up of platforming style games, but there have been a number of offshoots and the character has appeared in other video games ranging from Mario Party, Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and much more.
+ See More
latest
Donkey Kong Bananza DLC Shadow Dropped
During the September Nintendo Direct, the company surprise dropped new downloadable content for the hit game, Donkey Kong Bananza.
I Got 100% in Donkey Kong Bananza and Have Never Been More Disappointed
Getting 100% in Donkey Kong Bananza means hunting down hundreds of collectibles, but the 'reward' at the end of it all is a big letdown.
Donkey Kong Bananza Player Beats Game Without Collecting Any Bananas
Some players are figuring out how to complete Donkey Kong Bananza without collecting any of the skill-granting Banandium Gems that DK craves so much.
Nintendo Fan Creates Custom Switch 2 Dock Cover Inspired By Donkey Kong
A Donkey Kong fan creates an impressive custom Nintendo Switch 2 console dock cover in honor of Donkey Kong Bananza and its breakout success.
What to Do After Finishing Donkey Kong Bananza's Main Story
There's plenty of post-game content for Donkey Kong Bananza players to sink their teeth into after the credits have finished rolling.
Donkey Kong Bananza Review
Donkey Kong Bananza is an incredibly impressive 3D platformer for the Nintendo Switch 2 and one of Donkey Kong's greatest adventures to date.
How to Get All 110 Music Discs in Donkey Kong Bananza
In total, there are 110 music discs in Donkey Kong Bananza, all but a handful of which can be found before the end credits have rolled.
Now Is The Perfect Time For A Donkey Kong Movie, And Nintendo Needs To Capitalise
Nintendo needs to consider creating a stand-alone Donkey Kong movie at this point, as the popularity of the character is high.
Nintendo Fans Agree That There Was a Big Missed Opportunity With the Switch 2 Launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 is a hit so far, but some gamers think that Nintendo missed out on a great opportunity with one potential launch title.
How to Beat Diddy and Dixie in Donkey Kong Bananza (Rambi Rumble Guide)
Players can ride Rambi the rhino in the racing layer of DK Bananza, where they'll need to beat Diddy and Dixie in a race to reach the next layer.
Nintendo: 10 Strongest Donkey Kong Characters Ever, Ranked
Donkey Kong may be a powerful ape, but is he really the strongest of the franchise's characters?
All DK Outfits in Donkey Kong Bananza (& How to Get Them)
There are 62 unlockable outfits for DK in Donkey Kong Bananza. This guide explains how to unlock and upgrade them all.
All Pauline Outfits in Donkey Kong Bananza (& How to Get Them)
There are 27 outfits for Pauline in Donkey Kong Bananza, each of which provides players with a useful passive ability. Here's how to unlock them all.
11:17
Pauline's Story: From Forgotten Damsel to Fan Favorite
She may be Nintendo's next breakout star, but it wasn't that long ago when Nintendo's first ever damsel in distress was nothing more than a footnote.
All Layers and Collectibles in Donkey Kong Bananza
There are 17 layers in Donkey Kong Bananza, most of which are broken up into multiple sub-layers.
How to Get the Last Bramble Country Banana in Donkey Kong Bananza
The first two are out in the open, but finding the last Bramble Country banana requires Donkey Kong Bananza players to think outside of the box.
Donkey Kong Bananza: Which Path Should You Choose at The Divide? (Left or Right)
Upon reaching The Divide, Donkey Kong Bananza players will need to take one of two branching paths, but which one is better: left or right?
How to Use Jump Shot in Donkey Kong Bananza (Double Jump Guide)
With the Jump Shot skill and a few other useful techniques, DK Bananza players can jump much higher than they'd normally be able to.
Donkey Kong Bananza Sets a New Trend for Nintendo That We Hope Continues
Donkey Kong Bananza's success could mark the start of a new age for Nintendo, with Mario and Link no longer standing alone at the top.
How to Get the Last Nostalgia Country Banana in Donkey Kong Bananza
Finding the last Nostalgia Country banana may be tricky for some Donkey Kong Bananza players, but franchise fans should know where to look.