Mario Kart, Donkey Kong and Nintendo Switch

Donkey Kong Looks Old-School In New Mario Kart And Not Everyone's Happy
Donkey Kong has looked pretty much the same since Rare put out Donkey Kong Country in 1994, but it looks like Mario Kart 9 might be a turning point for the character, as he now resembles his Super Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong’s Switch 2 version looks like his Mario movie self
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. Fans noticed that in first footage for the new Mario Kart game,
Donkey Kong gets surprise redesign in the new Mario Kart game for Nintendo Switch 2
It certainly looks different than DK's "cannonical" appearance since Kevin Bayliss from Rare redesigned him 30 years ago for Donkey Kong Country, a big departure from the 1981 arcade game that sticked even to Donkey Kong Country Returns (which releases today on Switch)... despite overwriting Miyamoto's classic design.
Switch 2 Mario Kart trailer reveals a whole new Donkey Kong seemingly inspired by the Mario movie: "DK ain't look right"
In the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal trailer, what appears to be a new Mario Kart game shows off a new design for Donkey Kong that makes him look more like his design from The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Poll: What Do You Think Of Donkey Kong's Redesign In Mario Kart 9?
One notable change that we (and indeed, many of you) caught was the design for Donkey Kong. We knew that Nintendo had sought to recapture the character's more 'retro' look from the days of the NES in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, but it seems as though this decision may well be spreading to the world of gaming, too.
Donkey Kong’s goofy new character design has won my heart
Since his debut Donkey Kong's character design has remained fairly unchanged, but his 'new' look isn't quite as fresh as you might expect. Seemingly taking inspiration from the animated aesthetics of the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie, DK's revamped look is dividing classic Nintendo fans.
Donkey Kong has surprise new look in Switch 2’s Mario Kart 9 reveal
Donkey Kong looks very different from his typical gaming appearance in the Switch 2’s Mario Kart 9 reveal footage thanks to a redesign.
Mario Kart Switch 2 Has 22 Characters Confirmed So Far
The Mario Kart Switch 2 footage seems to confirm at least 22 characters that will be a part of the playable roster come launch.
New Mario Kart Game For Switch 2 Has Changed Donkey Kong's Design & Fans Think They Know Why
In the new Mario Kart game revealed during the Switch 2’s first trailer, players noticed a number of details, including some character redesigns.
Donkey Kong’s adorable new character design is the highlight of the Switch 2 trailer
Since his debut Donkey Kong's character design has remained fairly unchanged, but his 'new' look isn't quite as fresh as you might expect. Seemingly taking inspiration from the animated aesthetics of the 2023 Super Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong and its redesign in the presentation of Nintendo Switch 2, which is a tribute to the character’s origin
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review: old monkey business
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