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This year, I’m most thankful that Chunky Kong’s stupid lemon-lime checkerboard waistcoat backing has made it into the new era of Donkey Kong.
November 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This year, I’m most thankful that Chunky Kong’s stupid lemon-lime checkerboard waistcoat backing has made it into the new era of Donkey Kong.
Not going to lie. This one had me by the grapes.
November 26, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Not going to lie. This one had me by the grapes.
We'll rock out while getting Krocs out on the next #Kongversation, as Dustin and I will celebrate 30 years of Donkey Kong Country 2! The fans revere DKC2, and during a year where the entire series is getting renewed love, we'll highlight why the second DKC still hits the target!
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
We'll rock out while getting Krocs out on the next #Kongversation, as Dustin and I will celebrate 30 years of Donkey Kong Country 2! The fans revere DKC2, and during a year where the entire series is getting renewed love, we'll highlight why the second DKC still hits the target!
The Idaho Crew will be dipping chocolate in their peanut butter at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST as they stream @kurkogames.bsky.social's Banjo-Kazooie mod, Nostalgia 64! Come watch Banjo & Kazooie as they venture across all manner of Nintendo 64 games and worlds.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
The Idaho Crew will be dipping chocolate in their peanut butter at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST as they stream @kurkogames.bsky.social's Banjo-Kazooie mod, Nostalgia 64! Come watch Banjo & Kazooie as they venture across all manner of Nintendo 64 games and worlds.
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The #Kongversation returns home! @kotbox64.bsky.social joins the show to discuss the abundance of DK series fan service in the DLC capper of Donkey Kong Bananza. We leave no stone unturned on DK Island! Note: This episode contains spoilers for the DK Island DLC.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM
The #Kongversation returns home! @kotbox64.bsky.social joins the show to discuss the abundance of DK series fan service in the DLC capper of Donkey Kong Bananza. We leave no stone unturned on DK Island! Note: This episode contains spoilers for the DK Island DLC.
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The Festival of Plenty is near, but the only ham we're serving is on these stupid contraband portraits. Join us at 11 AM EST/8 AM PST (4 PM GMT) for more Sea of Thieves: Season 17 Smugglers' League-based nonsense! Will we reach Super Smuggler status before Season 18?
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November 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The Festival of Plenty is near, but the only ham we're serving is on these stupid contraband portraits. Join us at 11 AM EST/8 AM PST (4 PM GMT) for more Sea of Thieves: Season 17 Smugglers' League-based nonsense! Will we reach Super Smuggler status before Season 18?
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I’ve been attempting to clear Emerald Rush worlds in the order they’re unlocked before moving on. Thought I’d have to jump to Hilltop Layer, the third unlocked, for Tuesday’s Chunky/Lanky event before finishing Canyon Layer, but I’ve finally cleared Difficulty 7 tonight!
I’m 215 hours into Bananza.
I’m 215 hours into Bananza.
November 23, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I’ve been attempting to clear Emerald Rush worlds in the order they’re unlocked before moving on. Thought I’d have to jump to Hilltop Layer, the third unlocked, for Tuesday’s Chunky/Lanky event before finishing Canyon Layer, but I’ve finally cleared Difficulty 7 tonight!
I’m 215 hours into Bananza.
I’m 215 hours into Bananza.
The video game character I relate to the most is the crab in Donkey Kong Bananza cowering within the confines of an upturned relic of the 1990s, sheltering themselves from the harsh light of the world outside.
November 22, 2025 at 10:26 PM
The video game character I relate to the most is the crab in Donkey Kong Bananza cowering within the confines of an upturned relic of the 1990s, sheltering themselves from the harsh light of the world outside.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (Super Donkey Kong 2) was released in Japan on this date 30 years ago! If the original DKC was everything I had wanted in a game at the time, DKC2 was what pushed me over the line as a lifelong DK and Rare obsessive. The greatest 2D platformer of all time!
November 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest (Super Donkey Kong 2) was released in Japan on this date 30 years ago! If the original DKC was everything I had wanted in a game at the time, DKC2 was what pushed me over the line as a lifelong DK and Rare obsessive. The greatest 2D platformer of all time!
I was giving Diddy Kong his birthday spankings in Donkey Kong Bananza (30 spanks for DKC2’s 30th anniversary), knocked his cap off, and realized that, in addition to the DD pin and millimeter of flesh between his eyes, he’s now developing a cowlick like Donkey Kong.
November 20, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I was giving Diddy Kong his birthday spankings in Donkey Kong Bananza (30 spanks for DKC2’s 30th anniversary), knocked his cap off, and realized that, in addition to the DD pin and millimeter of flesh between his eyes, he’s now developing a cowlick like Donkey Kong.
I've steadfastly argued for years that Donkey Kong Country 2, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in Japan on November 21st, was actually delayed two weeks in the Americas to the week of December 4th. The reasons behind it were always unclear (I've got theories), but this vintage ad backs me up!
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I've steadfastly argued for years that Donkey Kong Country 2, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in Japan on November 21st, was actually delayed two weeks in the Americas to the week of December 4th. The reasons behind it were always unclear (I've got theories), but this vintage ad backs me up!
The #Kongversation finishes discussing Donkey Kong Bananza's post-game! It's the most difficult Bananza Rehearsals, the best character resolutions, and the simple joy of harmonizing Stickerbush Symphony with a bunch of disco rocks.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The #Kongversation finishes discussing Donkey Kong Bananza's post-game! It's the most difficult Bananza Rehearsals, the best character resolutions, and the simple joy of harmonizing Stickerbush Symphony with a bunch of disco rocks.
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The Idaho Crew is back on our Twitch channel at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, and they're backing THIS sweet ass up into Soul Calibur VI! That's right: They're once again creating DKU characters in Soul Calibur's robust Character Creator! Requests will be taken. Hearts will be broken. 🍑💔
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November 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
The Idaho Crew is back on our Twitch channel at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, and they're backing THIS sweet ass up into Soul Calibur VI! That's right: They're once again creating DKU characters in Soul Calibur's robust Character Creator! Requests will be taken. Hearts will be broken. 🍑💔
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www.twitch.tv/dkvine
The #Kongversation finally comes home to DK Island! On the next episode, I'll be joined by @kotbox64.bsky.social to discuss Donkey Kong Bananza's DLC return to the surface and the reunion with the Kongs. It might be shameless reference porn, but at least it's finally shameless reference porn for US!
November 18, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The #Kongversation finally comes home to DK Island! On the next episode, I'll be joined by @kotbox64.bsky.social to discuss Donkey Kong Bananza's DLC return to the surface and the reunion with the Kongs. It might be shameless reference porn, but at least it's finally shameless reference porn for US!
Join us for our weekly Sea of Thieves stream! This week, we'll be working our way towards Super Smuggler status in an attempt to unlock Lottie's request. The Really Lottie Rampage begins at 11 AM ET/8 AM PT (4 PM GMT)!
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November 16, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Join us for our weekly Sea of Thieves stream! This week, we'll be working our way towards Super Smuggler status in an attempt to unlock Lottie's request. The Really Lottie Rampage begins at 11 AM ET/8 AM PT (4 PM GMT)!
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Last year, I decided I needed a Steam Deck.
52 weeks later, I’ve purchased a new Nintendo console for the Donkey Kong game and an Evercade (just arrived) for… the official re-release of Conker’s Pocket Tales.
Still don’t own a Steam Deck, actually.
52 weeks later, I’ve purchased a new Nintendo console for the Donkey Kong game and an Evercade (just arrived) for… the official re-release of Conker’s Pocket Tales.
Still don’t own a Steam Deck, actually.
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Last year, I decided I needed a Steam Deck.
52 weeks later, I’ve purchased a new Nintendo console for the Donkey Kong game and an Evercade (just arrived) for… the official re-release of Conker’s Pocket Tales.
Still don’t own a Steam Deck, actually.
52 weeks later, I’ve purchased a new Nintendo console for the Donkey Kong game and an Evercade (just arrived) for… the official re-release of Conker’s Pocket Tales.
Still don’t own a Steam Deck, actually.
At long last, the vinyl resurgence is winding down as CDs are becoming more popular among Gen Alpha.
This means we're approximately 10 to 15 years away from the optimal music format making a comeback: CDs carved into the shape of Diddy Kong's head.
This means we're approximately 10 to 15 years away from the optimal music format making a comeback: CDs carved into the shape of Diddy Kong's head.
November 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
At long last, the vinyl resurgence is winding down as CDs are becoming more popular among Gen Alpha.
This means we're approximately 10 to 15 years away from the optimal music format making a comeback: CDs carved into the shape of Diddy Kong's head.
This means we're approximately 10 to 15 years away from the optimal music format making a comeback: CDs carved into the shape of Diddy Kong's head.
The 1990s will always rise up to getcha if you’re not adequately prepared
November 15, 2025 at 5:32 AM
The 1990s will always rise up to getcha if you’re not adequately prepared
I'm not actually shipping Donkey Kong and Poppy Kong. Why is everyone trying to claim I'm shipping Poppy Kong and Donkey Kong? Ha ha ha.
*sweats profusely and lets out a little moan*
*sweats profusely and lets out a little moan*
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I'm not actually shipping Donkey Kong and Poppy Kong. Why is everyone trying to claim I'm shipping Poppy Kong and Donkey Kong? Ha ha ha.
*sweats profusely and lets out a little moan*
*sweats profusely and lets out a little moan*
We'll be recording the second part of the #Kongversation's Donkey Kong Bananza post-game discussion on Friday at 3 PM EDT/12 PM PST (8 PM GMT)! @justandre.bsky.social and I will wrap up our chat by discussing further changes to the Underground World, the Bananza Rehearsals, and more!
November 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
We'll be recording the second part of the #Kongversation's Donkey Kong Bananza post-game discussion on Friday at 3 PM EDT/12 PM PST (8 PM GMT)! @justandre.bsky.social and I will wrap up our chat by discussing further changes to the Underground World, the Bananza Rehearsals, and more!
There's still more Donkey Kong Bananza to discuss! @justandre.bsky.social joins the #Kongversation to chat about the first part of Bananza's post-game story, specifically the return visit to Ingot Isle Cave-In!
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November 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
There's still more Donkey Kong Bananza to discuss! @justandre.bsky.social joins the #Kongversation to chat about the first part of Bananza's post-game story, specifically the return visit to Ingot Isle Cave-In!
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Release the Roolenstein Files
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Release the Roolenstein Files
The cosmos are in the Bananergy colors because even if he isn't in this movie, Donkey Kong is still the basis for all of Nintendo's reality.
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The cosmos are in the Bananergy colors because even if he isn't in this movie, Donkey Kong is still the basis for all of Nintendo's reality.
And then, hear me out. What if we get a really girthy Bond? And a really lean, spindly Bond that loves the clowning arts?
Wait, hold on...
Wait, hold on...
November 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
And then, hear me out. What if we get a really girthy Bond? And a really lean, spindly Bond that loves the clowning arts?
Wait, hold on...
Wait, hold on...