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TodayFri, 20th Jun 2025
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News The DK Rap Is Back In Donkey Kong Bananza, But Nobody Told Its Composer
No real Kirkhope of a credit either
Yes, as we reported on Wednesday, the DK Rap is back in Donkey Kong Bananza, which as we all know is a very good thing indeed!
However, one (perhaps expected, on past evidence) little wrinkle is that Grant Kirkhope, the illustrious composer of the DK Rap, alongside music for the likes of Goldeneye, Banjo-Kazooie,…- Nintendo Switch 2
- News
- Donkey Kong
- Upcoming Releases
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News LEGO Fortnite’s Switch 2 Release Followed By Super New Game Mode Update
“Power-up” in Expeditions
[Sun 15th Jun, 2025 08:00 BST]:
The free-to-play title LEGO Fortnite has gone down quite well with LEGO and Fortnite fans, and Epic Games continues to enhance the experience with all sorts of new updates.
The latest reveal is a new teaser for Lego Fortnite Expeditions. Epic has released a trailer describing how players…- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- LEGO
- Fortnite
- Updates
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Random Switch 2 Ad Claims Metroid Prime 4 Is “Out Now”
We’ll take a shadow drop, Nintendo
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond doesn’t even have a proper release date just yet, but according to a Switch 2 ad located at the Oxford Circus tube station in London, it’s apparently “out now”.
Before anyone suggests it’s a photoshop, the fine folks at VGC have actually seen it with their very own eyes. The same outlet…- Random
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
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News 12 Limited Run Switch Games Are Now Compatible With The Switch 2
Gex Trilogy’s Switch 2 update is also on the way
Limited Run, as you might have heard, has experienced some issues with its Carbon Engine on the Switch 2.
Now, following Nintendo’s latest system firmware update, it seems this patch has fixed “the majority” of backwards compatibility issues with Carbon Engine titles.“Nintendo updated the Switch 2…
- Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Limited Run Games
- Nintendo
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News More Switch Titles Get Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility Fixes
Alongside the latest system firmware update
Nintendo yesterday rolled out a new update for the Switch 2 which also included some backwards compatibility fixes for select Switch titles.
One of these happens to be Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and an issue with the Mii Fighter. Thankfully, in the latest system firmware update, the problem has been fixed…- Nintendo Switch 2
- Super Smash Bros
- Nintendo
- Updates
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Demo Spotted In The Wild
Play it today at a kiosk near you
Following a recent story about Switch 2 kiosks popping up in US stores, we’ve now got a small but exciting update.
If the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct left you wanting to play the game right now, apparently a demo of the game has been added to these same kiosks at locations like Walmart and Target in the US. You can…- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo
- Upcoming Releases
- Demos
YesterdayThu, 19th Jun 2025
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News Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 20.1.5 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The same firmware update is also available on Switch
Nintendo has rolled out a new system firmware update today for the Switch 2 and original model which bumps the hybrid family of devices up to Version 20.1.5.
This update officially kicks off the Switch 2’s life with a stability update, but nothing else is revealed in these patch notes. This…- Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Firmware
- Nintendo
- Updates
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News Third-Party Launch Games On Switch 2 Reportedly Sold “Very Low Numbers”
All about that Mario Kart
A new report from Chris Dring’s The Game Business highlights a few sales stats for launch games on the recently-released Switch 2.
According to the article, “most third-party Switch 2 games posted very low numbers” at launch, with the vast majority of players understandably gravitating towards- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
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News Pauline’s Age In Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Revealed
She ain’t no Odd Rock
The recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct from Nintendo revealed that DK’s new companion, Odd Rock, isn’t actually Odd Rock at all, but rather a young Pauline. Gasp!
We all kind of knew this was coming, of course, thanks to a previous leak, but it’s still pretty cool to see just how vital she’ll prove to be with the overarching…- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Upcoming Releases
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News Animal Crossing: New Horizons Update 2.0.8 Patch Notes – Switch 2 Bug Fixes And More
Island life just got better
Good news villagers, Nintendo has rolled out a new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons addressing some issues with the game on the Switch 2 and Switch.
This includes a specific bug fix encountered on the Switch 2, as well as some other fixes and adjustments to improve the overall gameplay experience. Here are the…- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Animal Crossing
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Poll So, Will You Be Getting Donkey Kong Bananza For Switch 2?
Go bananas next month
Nintendo has now aired its Donkey Kong Bananza Direct and sure enough, it had quite a few surprises to share.
This included the official reveal of Pauline, the return of many of Donkey Kong’s old friends and additional features such as amiibo support and Game Share. Along with this, it looks like the gameplay will offer plenty…- Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Upcoming Releases
- Polls
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PSA GoldenEye 007 Rip-Off Removed From The PSN Store Resurfaces On Switch eShop
A spy by any other name
Now, you may remember that a few weeks back we reported on Agent 07 – Spy Revenge, a dubious PSN game that appeared to wholesale rip off entire levels and tons of assets from the N64 classic GoldenEye.
Indeed, we detailed how the company behind the game, iOrder SRL, had seemingly ruthlessly raided Rare’s retro romp,…- PSA
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch eShop
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News Capcom Spotlight Announced For Next Week, Here’s A Teaser Trailer
Expect “approximately 40 minutes” of updates
It’s that time of year when all sorts of showcases are popping up and following Nintendo’s fantastic Donkey Kong Bananza Direct yesterday, Capcom has now announced it will be hosting another spotlight showcase.
It previously aired one earlier this year and the next broadcast promises to include the…- Switch 2
- Capcom
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News Fantasy Life i Scores Another Switch 1 & 2 Update, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Bringing things in line with other systems
Hot off the back of last week’s update, Level-5 has released another patch for the Switch 1 and Switch 2 versions of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, bumping the games up to ver 1.3.3 and bringing them in line with the PlayStation, Xbox and Steam versions (feature-wise).
You might recall that the…- News
- Nintendo Switch
- Switch 2
- Updates
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Japanese Charts Switch 2 Won’t Slow Down, Surpasses 1 Million Consoles Sold
And it’s only week 2
The Switch 2 is still going strong over in Japan, and thanks to Famitsu, we have the lowdown on the week’s physical and console sales.
Unsurprisingly, for the second week in a row, Mario Kart World takes pole position by shifting another 134,900 copies in the week of 9th to 16th June. That’s over 120k more than the next closest…- Nintendo Switch
- Switch 2
- Japan
- Charts
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News Digital Foundry Delivers Its Tech Review For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet On Switch 2
“Pokémon fans would be well-advised to check this one out”
Digital Foundry has presented its tech review for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Switch 2, with the latest generation receiving a pretty substantial performance update for Nintendo’s newest console.
All things considered, it seems that this has proven to be a pretty positive outcome…- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Pokemon
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Guide Best Power Banks and Chargers To Play Nintendo Switch 2 On The Go
Power up!
The Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a truly next-gen handheld gaming experience, with stunning visuals, faster load times, and smoother performance across the board. But there’s one area where it falls a little short: battery life.
Compared to the original model, the Switch 2 just doesn’t go the distance when it comes to extended play on…- Guides
- Nintendo
- Switch 2
- Deals
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Random Zelda: TOTK Autobuild Sharing Exploit Lets You Summon An Army Of Ganondorf & Epona
Uh… is there a delete button?
You know what would make Tears of the Kingdom much easier? A herd of Epona. In terms of making it harder? How about multiple Ganondorfs? Well, you can have all that and more thanks to an exploit discovered by the TOTK community. (Thanks GamingReinvented!).
With the new Zelda Notes companion app (compatible only with…- Random
- Switch 2
- Zelda
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News Fantasy Life i Free DLC Will Steal More Time In Huge Roguelike Open World Mode
That really is updating the world
Just under a month ago, Level-5 revealed that it would be releasing free DLC for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, which has been a huge success for the Japanese developer. The game has sold over 1 million copies across all platforms, and the Switch 2 version in particular is absolutely fantastic.
Now, the…- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- DLC
- Level-5
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News Pikmin 3 Deluxe’s New Update Fixes Screen Flicker Issue When Playing On Switch 2
“Several adjustments have been made”
Nintendo released a bunch of free Switch updates alongside the launch of the Switch 2 earlier this month but one issue that wasn’t entirely resolved was tied to Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
At the time, Nintendo was only able to “partially” alleviate an issue which occured when playing the game on the Switch 2, and the…- Nintendo Switch 2
- Pikmin
- Nintendo
- Updates
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Opinion I’m Completely In Love With Mario Kart World’s Photo Mode
Plus Team NL’s best shots
Mario Kart World is the biggest Mario Kart to date. The map is huge, with Easter Eggs and little secrets hiding under bridges, atop towering buildings, and in the middle of sprawling oceans. Knockout Tour is the most chaotic concoction of multiplayer I’ve ever seen. And I’m still knee-deep in unlocking characters (darn,…
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- Opinion
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Mario Kart
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Gallery Here’s What You Get In The ‘Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma’ Limited Edition
I’m a fan… Get it..? Fan!
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is out now on Switch and Switch 2, and we thought it was really rather good. In our 9/10 review of the Switch 1 version, we said it’s “a must-play for Rune Factory fans and would be well-enjoyed by newcomers to the series as well,” praising the sheer amount of compelling stuff to do…
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- Gallery
- Nintendo Switch
Wednesday18th Jun 2025
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News Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.1.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The patch for this Switch 2 exclusive is now live
We’re now well into the first month of the Switch 2 and Nintendo has today released a new software update for the system-exclusive Mario Kart World.
This bumps the game up to Version 1.1.1 and includes multiple fixes tied to “issues” with items, game crashes, online play problems, and more. Here’s…- Switch 2
- Mario Kart World
- Nintendo
- Updates
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 Box Art Shows Pauline In All Her Glory
Excellent bait and switch
We all knew this was coming following a cheeky little leak some weeks back, but Nintendo has nw showcased the final box art for Donkey Kong Bananza, and it looks incredible.
Showcasing Pauline in all her glory, we’d go so far as to say that this box art might go down as an all-timer. It’s simply beautiful: the striking…- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Donkey Kong
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Guide Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement – How Would You Rate It?
Peeling back the layers
With its next Switch 2 first-party release on the horizon, Nintendo treated us all to a 15-minute deep dive into Donkey Kong Bananza — and it’s fair to say that it was a more jam-packed showing than many of us were expecting.
This Bananza blowout featured character reveals, new Kongs, gameplay galore and more musical…- Guides
- Nintendo Direct
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Upcoming Releases
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News Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.0.0)
Here’s what’s included
Nintendo has been doing a lot behind the scenes over the past few weeks to update many of its major first-party Switch titles for the Switch 2. This includes both free and paid upgrades for select titles, and alongside the Mario Kart World update today, Nintendo has also released a patch for Super Mario Party Jamboree.
This…- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Updates
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News Donkey Kong Gets A New amiibo, Nintendo Details How They Work In DK Bananza
Pauline unlocks
Nintendo has revealed amiibo functionality in the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza, including an all-new Donkey Kong & Pauline figure that’s coming out alongside the game on 17th July.
The DK Bananza Direct detailed various costumes you can put on DK and the freshly-revealed (but rumoured) Pauline which give each- Donkey Kong
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- Switch 2
- amiibo
- Upcoming Releases
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Reaction Donkey Kong Bananza Has Instantly Become My Most Anticipated Game Of 2025
Sorry, Samus
I have to admit, before the recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, I wasn’t massively enthusiastic about Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 platformer.
I played about 20 minutes of it at one of the Switch 2 Experience events back in April, and although I was charmed by the aesthetics and the ability to smash up pieces of the environment, I…- Features
- Reaction
- Opinion
- Nintendo
- Switch 2
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Random Do You Remember This Utterly Insane Marketing Stunt For Super Mario Sunshine?
Fu-silly
Super Mario Sunshine is often regarded as a bit of an oddball entry in Nintendo’s flagship platforming series. It has its fair share of jank, sure, but it’s also considered to be a cult classic with fans thanks to its unique gameplay mechanics and memorable setting.
If you happened to be clued in to the game’s initial release back in 2002,…- Random
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- Super Mario
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News Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
The singing sensation has arrived
The Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct has confirmed the worst-kept secret about the upcoming platformer — Odd Rock, the purple rock that DK carries around with him, isn’t a rock, it’s Pauline!
In Donkey Kong Bananza, Pauline is a talented singer who wants to reach the Planet’s Core to make her dreams come true…- Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo Direct
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PSA Spigen’s Switch 2 Carry Case May Have A Potentially Console-Damaging Defect
Zip it
We’ve already had a few rather nice Switch 2 carry case reviews on the site since the new console’s release, because as gamers we understand the in-built need — the unquenchable thirst — for new swag and gear to pimp out our slick new tech.
You can check out our official Nintendo carry case review right here, and we’ve also had a look at- PSA
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Hasn’t Forgotten About Diddy & Dixie Kong After All
Double trouble
Nintendo has lifted the lid on a wealth of Donkey Kong Bananza news, with new and classic characters making a comeback and tons of incredible skills and collectibles to discover. But the biggest news for certain Nintendo and DK fans is only noticeable in a few blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments.
Both Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong are…- Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo Direct
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Features Two-Player Co-Op, And You Can Even GameShare To Switch 1
Banana split
Nintendo hit us with a bunch of Donkey Kong Bananza info in that Direct, and one of the features that we’re the most excited to see get the ol’ confirmation is two-player co-op!
Oddrock is out and Pauline is in (who could have seen that coming?), and you can bring a friend along to play as her. Much like Super Mario Odyssey’s co-op…- News
- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Upcoming Releases
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Poll So, Have You Used Zelda Notes Yet?
Nintendo’s new mobile service for Hyrule
Alongside the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on the Switch 2, Nintendo added a special service to its mobile app called Zelda Notes – giving players multiple features to enhance their time in Hyrule.
This service includes navigation assistance, voice memories,…- Zelda
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo
- Mobile
- Polls
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News Check Out Donkey Kong Bananza’s All-New Kong Cast Members & Animal Transformations
How are YOUR bananergy levels today?
Well, well, well. We’re just fresh from taking in everything that Nintendo’s Donkey Kong Bananza Direct has shown us about the incoming Switch 2 game, and there’s quite a lot of very exciting things to discuss!
Amongst these are the game’s all-new Kong cast members alongside Donkey Kong’s brand new ‘Bananza…- Nintendo
- Switch 2
- Upcoming Releases
- Donkey Kong
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News Nintendo Reminds Mario Kart Players They Can Toggle Auto And Smart Controls
“I’m using tilt controls”
Nintendo’s new game Mario Kart World includes all sorts of toggles making it accessible to everyone. However, it seems this has also led to some confusion – with some players questioning why their karts are moving on their own during races.
It’s actually resulted in Nintendo’s Japanese customer support account on social…- Nintendo Switch 2
- Mario Kart World
- Nintendo
- Reminders
- PSA
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Guide Where To Pre-Order Donkey Kong Bananza On Nintendo Switch 2 + DK & Pauline amiibo
Best deals and cheapest prices
After decades of waiting, Nintendo finally unveiled a new 3D adventure for its prized primate: Donkey Kong Bananza.
Set to launch on Switch 2 on 17th July 2025, this action platformer is guaranteed to be one of the console’s biggest hitters in its launch year. Below, we’ll be keeping track of all the different…- Guides
- Nintendo
- Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
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News PS5 Hit ‘Stellar Blade’ Is Reportedly In Consideration For The Switch 2
Stellar news
Stellar Blade, one of the PS5’s most surprising success stories, is reportedly in consideration for the Switch 2.
According to PlayForum (thanks, VGC), developer Shift Up has secured a dev kit for the Switch 2 and has begun intial work for a supposed port of the game. The team has also gifted a whole bunch of Switch 2 units to its…- Nintendo Switch 2
- PS5
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News Minecraft’s Nintendo Players Request “Switch 2 Edition” After Graphics Update Skips Switch
“We need a Switch 2 version”
As you might recall, earlier this year Mojang lifted the lid on a new visual graphics upgrade for Minecraft known as ‘Vibrant Visuals’.
It’s now officially released this update alongside its new ‘Chase the Skies’ drop, but as many Nintendo players have noted, there’s no sign of the new visual refresh in the Switch…- Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- Minecraft
- Updates
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News More Than 2,800 Switch 2 Consoles Have Been Stolen From A Semi-Truck
It wasn’t-a me
Oh, boy… Look, we know folks are eager to get their hands on the Switch 2, but this ain’t it.
According to a report from 9News, over 2,800 Switch 2 consoles have been stolen from a semi-truck while it was en route to a GameStop in Texas. The theft was discovered while the driver was at a Love’s truck stop in Bennett, Colorado on…- Nintendo
- Switch 2
- North America
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News Shuhei Yoshida Says Sony Doesn’t Really Consider Nintendo As Competition
But in Japan, “it’s all about Nintendo versus Sony”
Former PlayStation exec Shuhei Yoshida is at it again, sharing thoughts and feelings about the gaming industry at large, including Nintendo. And this time, he’s opened up on Sony’s thoughts on Nintendo on the Kit & Krysta podcast.
Speaking to the duo (thanks,- Sony
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- Industry
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News Hades 2 Full Release Is “Getting Close” As Development Enters Final Phase
Launching as a Switch & Switch 2 console exclusive
After over a year in early access, it looks like Hades 2 is finally gearing up for its full release — which, let’s not forget, will be arriving on Switch and Switch 2 ahead of other consoles.
We still don’t have a precise release date for the hotly-anticipated sequel, we should point out, though…- News
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- Upcoming Releases
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News Donkey Kong Bananza Channels Super Mario 64 Energy With Its ‘DK Artist’ Mode
Sculpt and paint using mouse mode
Nintendo’s recent Donkey Kong Bananza Direct shed a load of light on the upcoming platformer, and one of the coolest new additions is undoubtedly DK Artist.
Channeling some serious Super Mario 64 energy (in which you could mess around with a 3D model of Mario in the title screen), this mode lets you paint and…- Nintendo
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Upcoming Releases
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Gallery We’re Going Bananas For This Fresh Batch Of Donkey Kong Bananza Screenshots
DK, Wrapped
Oof, well this has been quite the day for Donkey Kong Bananza content, eh? The spotlight Direct was absolutely jam-packed with DK goodness, revealing some familiar faces, highlighting a bunch of gameplay mechanics and announcing enough collectibles to make even the most tentative completionist break out in a sweat. On top of all that,…
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- Switch 2
- Donkey Kong
- Upcoming Releases
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News Sounds Like The ‘DK Rap’ Is In Donkey Kong Bananza
So it’s finally here…
We shouldn’t be surprised that Donkey Kong Bananza is stuffed full of musical references. After all, if you’re playing Mario Kart World right now, you know Nintendo is going all-in on its musical history right now (it has always, but right now, we’re eating). We heard many a classic DK track during the Direct, but one in…
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- Upcoming Releases
- Donkey Kong
- Nintendo Direct
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News The House Of The Dead 2: Remake Reloads For August Release On Switch
Lock on
An arcade light gun classic is coming out on 7th August 2025 as Forever Entertainment’s The House of the Dead 2: Remake brings zombies, bullets, and gore to Switch. The game was originally aiming for Spring, but we’re a little past that at this point!
Taking on the role as either James Taylor or Gary Stewart, you’ll be blasting your way…- Switch eShop
- Upcoming Releases
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