The once-thriving population of donkeys in the Kalpitiya area is now on the verge of extinction, with numbers plummeting from 2,500-3,000 to just 50-60, primarily due to human activities and ...

While Mario is the main man when it comes to all things Nintendo, it was Donkey Kong who gave the plumber ... and something a little sad in the knowledge that Stanley would vanish into obscurity ...

movie. Donkey Kong’s size and physicality are much closer to how it is presented in the Super Mario Bros. movie, his face shape and structure are also clearly inspired by the record-breaking ...

As Nintendo fans pored over the company’s reveal trailer for Nintendo Switch 2 and its new Mario Kart game game, one small detail stood out: Donkey Kong looks different. “It’s been over 40 ...

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a remaster of a game that was on the Wii and then on the Nintendo 3DS. I played both versions, and also this newest version. Donkey Kong's a great game ...

Perhaps most famously, Perry was known for his role in inspiring the animation of the character Donkey in DreamWorks’ “Shrek ... would “bray and look all sad,” until his companion ...

In others, the game is still fantastic, no matter when you experience it. But Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a different situation. It’s the third time players might have experienced Donkey Kong ...

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the latest in a series of comebacks for DK, bringing the original Wii-era adventure back for the Nintendo Switch as the platform sails into the sunset. It's an ...

No new exclusive content Clunky controls add to the frustration of challenging platforming Not done away with all instant death design Mario may be Nintendo’s mascot but you shouldn’t discount Donkey ...

Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 stories. For a game about collecting bananas and throwing barrels, Donkey Kong Country Returns is surprisingly inventive. The game, which ...

On the surface, you could be forgiven for viewing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD as something of a cynical remaster. However, these days, Returns doesn’t feel particularly memorable. That’s partly ...

Donkey Kong Country Returns just won’t stop returning. Players may recall the game’s initial launch for the Wii in 2010 and perhaps even the updated Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for the 3DS ...