Mario Kart, Donkey Kong

Mario Kart Fans Divided Over Huge Change to Donkey Kong Design
Mario Kart fans are divided over the huge change to Donkey Kong's design that makes the character look like he does in the new Mario movie.
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 Redesign (Mario Kart 9)
The Donkey Kong Redesign refers to a redesign of the Nintendo character Donkey Kong that was first seen in the trailer for the Switch 2 in January 2025, wh
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some of the Switch’s 2 first accessories are all about Mario Kart
During the Switch 2 reveal, Nintendo teased the next entry in its Mario Kart series. We likely won’t know more details about the follow-up to Mario Kart 8 until Nintendo’s Switch 2 Direct event in April,
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’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 ...
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One Of The Nintendo Wii's Best Games Just Got A Second Chance On Switch
Donkey Kong Country Returns' was one of the very best games on the Nintendo Wii, and now it's back and better than ever on ...
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD review: definitive but derivative
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the definitive version of a great platformer that finally brings the best of the Wii and ...