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· Jun 19
The Donkey Kong Universe: Exploring Diddy Kong Racing's Enduring Legacy
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Everyone is discussing Donkey Kong and the notion of “Donkey Kong lore” lately. Don’t be afraid. You’ve taken your first step into a larger world. Yes, Donkey Kong has a wonderfully rich mythology. Allow us to guide you.
First, Diddy Kong Racing and how DK is (still) part of Rare’s shared universe!
First, Diddy Kong Racing and how DK is (still) part of Rare’s shared universe!
We won't be streaming Sea of Thieves today, but Jeff and I will be recording a #Kongversation about it! Before the year is out, we'll discuss all of the additions and refinements that Season 17 brought to Rare's long-running adventure, including the Smugglers' League, Seasonal Acts, and more!
December 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We won't be streaming Sea of Thieves today, but Jeff and I will be recording a #Kongversation about it! Before the year is out, we'll discuss all of the additions and refinements that Season 17 brought to Rare's long-running adventure, including the Smugglers' League, Seasonal Acts, and more!
As 2025 draws to a close and we reflect on the year in the Donkey Kong Universe, I think this screenshot would be the MOST surreal to me in December 2024.
Fan service doesn’t make a game good, but a great game that goes out of its way to include it feels special.
Fan service doesn’t make a game good, but a great game that goes out of its way to include it feels special.
December 28, 2025 at 4:26 AM
As 2025 draws to a close and we reflect on the year in the Donkey Kong Universe, I think this screenshot would be the MOST surreal to me in December 2024.
Fan service doesn’t make a game good, but a great game that goes out of its way to include it feels special.
Fan service doesn’t make a game good, but a great game that goes out of its way to include it feels special.
The New Donk Times: King K. Rool has pioneered new frontiers in subterranean exploration, busted up unethical mining monopolies, and championed unique outreach into human civilization.
This is how the New York Times sums up Trump’s term so far.
December 27, 2025 at 1:27 PM
The New Donk Times: King K. Rool has pioneered new frontiers in subterranean exploration, busted up unethical mining monopolies, and championed unique outreach into human civilization.
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For the longest time I've been meaning to buy a Captained Brigantine and now, with the 30th anniversary of DKC2 in the rear-view mirror, it's fitting that I pay homage to its breakout character design.
December 26, 2025 at 10:11 PM
For the longest time I've been meaning to buy a Captained Brigantine and now, with the 30th anniversary of DKC2 in the rear-view mirror, it's fitting that I pay homage to its breakout character design.
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A nice little Christmas card commission for my friends at Rare to round out the end of the year. There will be no questions taken as to why 'xxx' isn't represented.
December 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
A nice little Christmas card commission for my friends at Rare to round out the end of the year. There will be no questions taken as to why 'xxx' isn't represented.
Would you like to relive Donkey Kong Bananza without all of the button-slapping or any eye strain? Sit back and listen to all 20 #Kongversation deep dives from this year, now curated in a playlist. From Ingot Isle to Emerald Rush, each episode is designed to be spoiler-free beyond that world!
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Journey through Donkey Kong Bananza as Hyle and a rotating Donkey Kong superfan discuss every single world in the game! These episodes of the Kongversation f...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Would you like to relive Donkey Kong Bananza without all of the button-slapping or any eye strain? Sit back and listen to all 20 #Kongversation deep dives from this year, now curated in a playlist. From Ingot Isle to Emerald Rush, each episode is designed to be spoiler-free beyond that world!
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Merry Christmas everyone! Got a great haul this year, including custom King K. Rool themed merch created by my brother!
December 26, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Merry Christmas everyone! Got a great haul this year, including custom King K. Rool themed merch created by my brother!
I actually forgot all about that calendar being available! We’ve come a long way from 2021, when the release of a Donkey Kong calendar was the hottest news story for a budding Donkey Kong journalist.
December 26, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I actually forgot all about that calendar being available! We’ve come a long way from 2021, when the release of a Donkey Kong calendar was the hottest news story for a budding Donkey Kong journalist.
Me in 2025: I only play Donkey Kong Universe video games.
Me in 2026: I only play Donkey Kong Universe video games with Donkey Kong Universe controllers.
Me in 2026: I only play Donkey Kong Universe video games with Donkey Kong Universe controllers.
December 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Me in 2025: I only play Donkey Kong Universe video games.
Me in 2026: I only play Donkey Kong Universe video games with Donkey Kong Universe controllers.
Me in 2026: I only play Donkey Kong Universe video games with Donkey Kong Universe controllers.
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Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Let's take a moment to appreciate this classic Nintendo Christmas card starring your favorite characters: Mario, Meowth, Banjo, and Ken Griffey Jr.
December 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Let's take a moment to appreciate this classic Nintendo Christmas card starring your favorite characters: Mario, Meowth, Banjo, and Ken Griffey Jr.
This is me dressing up for the holiday.
December 25, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This is me dressing up for the holiday.
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From our crew to all of you and yours, Happy Holidays pirates! Whatever you're doing over the festive season, we hope it brings you joy. Here's to the Voyages that await in 2026! 🍻
December 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
From our crew to all of you and yours, Happy Holidays pirates! Whatever you're doing over the festive season, we hope it brings you joy. Here's to the Voyages that await in 2026! 🍻
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December 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We're streaming some cozy ambiance from the Isle O'Hags as we've once again set up a live camera next to the fireplace in Jolly's Inn! Allow the soothing sounds of crackling wood and the constant slurping of pirates to serve as the background noise to your holiday merriment.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We're streaming some cozy ambiance from the Isle O'Hags as we've once again set up a live camera next to the fireplace in Jolly's Inn! Allow the soothing sounds of crackling wood and the constant slurping of pirates to serve as the background noise to your holiday merriment.
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The #Kongversation wraps up its 2025 Donkey Kong Bananza coverage! @theogsxips.bsky.social stops by to discuss Emerald Rush, the monthly events, the statues celebrating DK series heritage, and how the mode can serve as a bridge to the next Donkey Kong game!
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December 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The #Kongversation wraps up its 2025 Donkey Kong Bananza coverage! @theogsxips.bsky.social stops by to discuss Emerald Rush, the monthly events, the statues celebrating DK series heritage, and how the mode can serve as a bridge to the next Donkey Kong game!
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There's only one more night before some legendary cryptid is sniffing around your fireplace, but the Idaho Crew will be streaming even more bizarre encounters as they continue to play the @kurkogames.bsky.social Banjo-Kazooie mod Nostalgia 64 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT!
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December 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
There's only one more night before some legendary cryptid is sniffing around your fireplace, but the Idaho Crew will be streaming even more bizarre encounters as they continue to play the @kurkogames.bsky.social Banjo-Kazooie mod Nostalgia 64 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT!
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The #Kongversation wraps up its 2025 Donkey Kong Bananza coverage! @theogsxips.bsky.social stops by to discuss Emerald Rush, the monthly events, the statues celebrating DK series heritage, and how the mode can serve as a bridge to the next Donkey Kong game!
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December 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The #Kongversation wraps up its 2025 Donkey Kong Bananza coverage! @theogsxips.bsky.social stops by to discuss Emerald Rush, the monthly events, the statues celebrating DK series heritage, and how the mode can serve as a bridge to the next Donkey Kong game!
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With December's Emerald Rush event now concluded, two new rewards have emerged from the blizzard. Our first look at the Snowmad statues for January's Donkey Kong Bananza event has arrived!
DK Vine • News • Winter Storm Advisory: Snowmad Statues Coming to Donkey Kong Bananza in January
With the conclusion of the ''Dig the Beat'' Emerald Rush event, we get our first glimpse of the Tucks and Lord Fredrik statues for next month's reward.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
With December's Emerald Rush event now concluded, two new rewards have emerged from the blizzard. Our first look at the Snowmad statues for January's Donkey Kong Bananza event has arrived!
The choir of monkeys sing their song
Tiki Tong, Tiki Tong, Tiki Tong, Tik
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo
Simply having a wonderful mine cart ride
Tiki Tong, Tiki Tong, Tiki Tong, Tik
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo
Simply having a wonderful mine cart ride
December 23, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The choir of monkeys sing their song
Tiki Tong, Tiki Tong, Tiki Tong, Tik
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo
Simply having a wonderful mine cart ride
Tiki Tong, Tiki Tong, Tiki Tong, Tik
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Doo-doo, doo-doo, doo-doo, doo
Simply having a wonderful mine cart ride
With way more official merchandise expected over the next few years leading up to The Donkey Kong Movie, It’s time to retire Elf on the Shelf and introduce Kong on the
December 23, 2025 at 4:25 AM
With way more official merchandise expected over the next few years leading up to The Donkey Kong Movie, It’s time to retire Elf on the Shelf and introduce Kong on the
Legendary Rare designer Gregg Mayles has posted the full Stop 'N' Swop document for Banjo-Tooie! This includes plans for Donkey Kong as a playable character in Banjo-Tooie's multiplayer, how the Ice Key would be passed from Banjo-Kazooie to Donkey Kong 64 to Tooie (and beyond!), and much, much more.
DK Vine • News • Gregg Mayles Reveals Donkey Kong Was Planned for Banjo-Tooie Multiplayer via Stop 'N' Swop
We finally know the original purpose of the Ice Key, Gold DK Bust, and other treasures in Banjo-Tooie.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Legendary Rare designer Gregg Mayles has posted the full Stop 'N' Swop document for Banjo-Tooie! This includes plans for Donkey Kong as a playable character in Banjo-Tooie's multiplayer, how the Ice Key would be passed from Banjo-Kazooie to Donkey Kong 64 to Tooie (and beyond!), and much, much more.
I'm currently editing the podcast, and I randomly landed on me saying the phrase "Klump's luscious boobage."
And you know, I sort of love that it took Rare's artists a year or so to really get the hang of their SGI Workstations, but they perfected detailed ACM nipples right out of the gate.
And you know, I sort of love that it took Rare's artists a year or so to really get the hang of their SGI Workstations, but they perfected detailed ACM nipples right out of the gate.
December 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I'm currently editing the podcast, and I randomly landed on me saying the phrase "Klump's luscious boobage."
And you know, I sort of love that it took Rare's artists a year or so to really get the hang of their SGI Workstations, but they perfected detailed ACM nipples right out of the gate.
And you know, I sort of love that it took Rare's artists a year or so to really get the hang of their SGI Workstations, but they perfected detailed ACM nipples right out of the gate.