Much like the version of Donkey Kong that hit the Wii's Virtual Console a few weeks back, Donkey Kong Jr. is a port of the NES version of the game--not the arcade original. But this fact is less of a ...

But like Mario and even the pink puffball Kirby, he’s able to adapt to any genre he’s thrust in. While most of the titles that bear his name are platformers, DK has headlined everything from racers to ...

On August 8th, history was made as the International Video Game Hall of Fame inducted its inaugural class. History was made the night before, however, when infamous gaming champion Billy Mitchell ...

Nintendo Switch fans have a lot to look forward to on May 15, when the latest collection of NES classics join the Nintendo Online platform. The update brings Donkey Kong Jr., Vs. Excitebike, and Clu ...

Donkey Kong Jr. is the son of the original Donkey Kong and the protagonist of the arcade sequel, Donkey Kong Jr. After his father is imprisoned by Mario, Jr. does everything he can to save dear old ...

Who was Nintendo’s first big star, Donkey Kong or Mario? It’s a chicken-or-the-egg question with no real answer, considering how they came up together. Their first game, 1981’s Donkey Kong, saw them ...

Wrinkly Kong, Donkey Kong's grandmother, played an important role even after she passed away. Snide, a weasel from Donkey Kong 64, would give you Golden Bananas for blueprints. Kalypso, an interesting ...

Compare Michael Pittman Jr. vs. DK Metcalf in Week 12 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em decisions, with matchup breakdowns, upside analysis, ...

Back in 1985, one of the ways companies like Nintendo lured parents into buying its machines was with the promise of educational video games that would help children practice their studies. Sure, ...