Nintendo

Why I Let Nintendo Beat A Video Game For Me

A couple of weeks ago, I finished Donkey Kong Country Returns. I was warned that it would be tough. I was told I could get assistance. I resisted, until the end when I let Nintendo finish a game for me. I have no regrets.


January 17, 2011
In Real Life

A Most Appropriate Cross Promotion

Fresh produce purchased this morning by Kotaku reader Stephane L. Not redeemable for store credit at GameStop.


January 12, 2011
News

Who Knew Donkey Kong Could Be This Gorgeous?

Beautiful concept art for Retro Studios’ Donkey Kong Country Returns shows that this Wii game could have been a different looking beast.


December 21, 2010
Nintendo

Gaming Moments Of 2010: Donkey Kong Country Returns

Kotaku AU

All the big guns have come and gone. The best games are all now on shelves and we’ve just decided on our game of the year. Now we’re taking a look at our 10 favourite gaming moments of 2010. Be aware that these are just my subjective choices – feel free to let us know some of your favourites in the comments below.


December 6, 2010

Community Review: Donkey Kong Country Returns

Kotaku AU

I spent my entire saturday afternoon playing this game. My experience went like this…

-World 1: Hmm this is a bit boring – whatever, it’s Donkey Kong, I’ll keep going. -World 2: Yawn. I thought this game was supposed to be awesome. -World 3: WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING THIS GAME IS THE BEST THING EVER!


December 4, 2010
News

Nintendo Has This Theory About Donkey Kong Music

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The soundtrack for the original Donkey Kong Country is so enchanting that the president of Nintendo listens to it in his iPod. How did it get so good?


December 2, 2010
News

Australia: Donkey Kong’s Country

Kotaku AU

Earlier today we showed an early pic of a giant pile of bananas in the middle of Circular Quay, but now Nintendo, sensing the gig is up in this masterful piece of ‘guerilla marketing’, has released some new photos. Apparently Donkey Kong has now ‘found’ his stash.


This Sh*t Is Bananas!

Kotaku AU

Such a smart way for Nintendo to publicise the release of Donkey Kong Country Returns. As seen in Circular Quay today. Thanks to Dawso for taking the pic, and thanks to Mercury over at Aussie-Nintendo.


November 30, 2010
In Real Life

The King Of Donkey Kong Country Returns References

Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Country Returns makes homage to on-again, off-again Donkey Kong high score champ Billy Mitchell, Steve Wiebe’s nemesis in the documentary The King of Kong. How so? See the patriotic neckwear worn by this giant monkey idol?


In Real Life

Diehard Nintendo Fans Debate Whether Donkey Kong Is Good Or Evil

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Nintendo’s famous ape seemed like a villain back in the original Donkey Kong game, but he’s been a good guy recently. Which is it? We asked people who would know, some of whom were dressed as Nintendo characters.