Donkey Kong History
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A celebration of Donkey Kong, Rare Ltd., and Playtonic Games, highlighting the obscure and iconic moments from their large interconnected world.
Kazooie recommends Loggo get in touch with Mario for his plumbing services. (Banjo-Tooie, N64, 2000)
January 29, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Kazooie recommends Loggo get in touch with Mario for his plumbing services. (Banjo-Tooie, N64, 2000)
Yooka and Laylee hang out with their good friend, Shovel Knight. (Yooka-Laylee, Switch, 2017)
January 28, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Yooka and Laylee hang out with their good friend, Shovel Knight. (Yooka-Laylee, Switch, 2017)
Juan Aguacate finds a statue of Donkey Kong. (Guacamelee!, Switch, 2018)
January 27, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Juan Aguacate finds a statue of Donkey Kong. (Guacamelee!, Switch, 2018)
Donkey Kong Country is mentioned on the Grabbed by the Ghoulies boxes found in a trashcan in Banjoland. (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Xbox 360, 2008)
January 26, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Donkey Kong Country is mentioned on the Grabbed by the Ghoulies boxes found in a trashcan in Banjoland. (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Xbox 360, 2008)
Gruntilda was reduced to her skeletal remains six years before Bowser. (Banjo-Tooie, N64, 2000) (New Super Mario Bros., DS, 2006)
January 25, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Gruntilda was reduced to her skeletal remains six years before Bowser. (Banjo-Tooie, N64, 2000) (New Super Mario Bros., DS, 2006)
Donkey Kong jumps just in time to dodge the kiss blown at him by Candy Kong. (Donkey Kong Country, SNES, 1994)
January 24, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Donkey Kong jumps just in time to dodge the kiss blown at him by Candy Kong. (Donkey Kong Country, SNES, 1994)
Pauline joins Mario for the grand opening of Super Mini Mario World. (Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: Mach of the Minis, DS, 2006)
January 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Pauline joins Mario for the grand opening of Super Mini Mario World. (Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: Mach of the Minis, DS, 2006)
Both Conker and Yooka and Laylee have encountered Xenomorph-like creatures. (Conker’s Bad Fur Day, N64, 2001) (Dunk Dunk, Switch, 2025)
January 22, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Both Conker and Yooka and Laylee have encountered Xenomorph-like creatures. (Conker’s Bad Fur Day, N64, 2001) (Dunk Dunk, Switch, 2025)
Clive and Wrench find a copy of Plonker’s Bad Breath Day, which bears a striking resemblance to Conker’s Bad Fur Day.(Clive ‘N’ Wrench, Switch, 2023)
January 21, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Clive and Wrench find a copy of Plonker’s Bad Breath Day, which bears a striking resemblance to Conker’s Bad Fur Day.(Clive ‘N’ Wrench, Switch, 2023)
Donkey Kong Jr., Pauline, and Dixie Kong pose while driving along with Toad and Toadette. (Mario Kart Tour promotional image, 2021)
January 20, 2026 at 8:38 AM
Donkey Kong Jr., Pauline, and Dixie Kong pose while driving along with Toad and Toadette. (Mario Kart Tour promotional image, 2021)
In a perversely ironic twist of fate, Mario prepares to imprison Donkey Kong Jr. with a method that is almost identical to the one through which DK Jr. once freed his imprisoned father from Mario. (Donkey Kong, Game Boy, 1994)
January 19, 2026 at 12:45 AM
In a perversely ironic twist of fate, Mario prepares to imprison Donkey Kong Jr. with a method that is almost identical to the one through which DK Jr. once freed his imprisoned father from Mario. (Donkey Kong, Game Boy, 1994)
Every game known to have incorporated elements from Rare’s cancelled game, Project Dream (discounting appearances of Banjo alone).
January 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Every game known to have incorporated elements from Rare’s cancelled game, Project Dream (discounting appearances of Banjo alone).
Wario holds the futuristic beam gun he used to turn Mario to stone, while Squawks watches in terror from the shadows. (Donkey Kong vs. Super Wario, unreleased)
January 17, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Wario holds the futuristic beam gun he used to turn Mario to stone, while Squawks watches in terror from the shadows. (Donkey Kong vs. Super Wario, unreleased)
Dixie and Diddy Kong bring two Rambis to the ‘No Rambis’ sign. (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, SNES, 1995)
January 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Dixie and Diddy Kong bring two Rambis to the ‘No Rambis’ sign. (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, SNES, 1995)
Pauline encounters the Tiki Tak Tribe for the first time. (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Switch, 2023)
January 15, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Pauline encounters the Tiki Tak Tribe for the first time. (Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Switch, 2023)
Banjo and Kazooie play a game on the original Game Boy which shares many sound effects with Donkey Kong Land, but features unique Banjo-Kazooie music. (Banjo-Kazooie, N64, 1998)
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Banjo and Kazooie play a game on the original Game Boy which shares many sound effects with Donkey Kong Land, but features unique Banjo-Kazooie music. (Banjo-Kazooie, N64, 1998)
Donkey Kong finds crates marked NDC at Ingot Isle, indicating they arrived from New Donk City (or are due to be sent there). (Donkey Kong Bananza, Switch 2, 2025)
January 13, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Donkey Kong finds crates marked NDC at Ingot Isle, indicating they arrived from New Donk City (or are due to be sent there). (Donkey Kong Bananza, Switch 2, 2025)
Donkey Kong, rather than Jesus of Nazareth, is recognised as the true King of Kings. (Donkey Kong Jungle Beat promo, 2004)
January 12, 2026 at 12:07 AM
Donkey Kong, rather than Jesus of Nazareth, is recognised as the true King of Kings. (Donkey Kong Jungle Beat promo, 2004)
Cranky Kong includes a picture of Chief Thunder in his Monkey Museum. (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, SNES, 1995) (Killer Instinct Chief Thunder render, 1994)
January 11, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Cranky Kong includes a picture of Chief Thunder in his Monkey Museum. (Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest, SNES, 1995) (Killer Instinct Chief Thunder render, 1994)
Beebz about to enter Rickety Race, an area with the same name as a level in Krazy Kremland. (Demon Turf: Neon Splash, Switch, 2022)
January 10, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Beebz about to enter Rickety Race, an area with the same name as a level in Krazy Kremland. (Demon Turf: Neon Splash, Switch, 2022)
Yooka and Laylee realise they have committed a war crime. (Yooka-Replaylee, Switch 2, 2025)
January 9, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Yooka and Laylee realise they have committed a war crime. (Yooka-Replaylee, Switch 2, 2025)
“Creep” by Radiohead appears on this album, which includes no songs associated with the Donkey Kong series. (Donkey Kong Country: Go Ape!, CD, 1994)
January 8, 2026 at 12:04 AM
“Creep” by Radiohead appears on this album, which includes no songs associated with the Donkey Kong series. (Donkey Kong Country: Go Ape!, CD, 1994)
Pauline and Betty express their love in almost identical ways. (Sheriff, Arcade, 1979) (Family BASIC V3, Famicom, 1985)
January 7, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Pauline and Betty express their love in almost identical ways. (Sheriff, Arcade, 1979) (Family BASIC V3, Famicom, 1985)
King K. Rool charges through Donkey Kong’s Treehouse. (Donkey Kong Country, SNES, 1994)
January 6, 2026 at 12:38 AM
King K. Rool charges through Donkey Kong’s Treehouse. (Donkey Kong Country, SNES, 1994)
Pauline dodges barrels from Guard Kong at DK Spaceport. (Mario Kart World, Switch 2, 2025)
January 5, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Pauline dodges barrels from Guard Kong at DK Spaceport. (Mario Kart World, Switch 2, 2025)