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For over 25 years, the premier source for Donkey Kong Country and Rare's shared universe! Home of the Kongversation podcast. Tweets by Hyle!

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Tropical Freeze begins with Donkey Kong's birthday. But which day of the year should we celebrate? This is your invitation for a #DKULoreTour on birthdays in the world of DK and Rare. We'll jump across the decades to determine the EXACT date of DK's birth! LINK BELOW ↓↓↓
The thumbnail art for DK Vine's "DKU Lore Tour - When Is Donkey Kong's Birthday?" video. At his birthday party, Donkey Kong looks at his banana cake as Cranky, Diddy, and Dixie Kong all sit around the table with him in the jungle hut version of his treehouse.

ALT The thumbnail art for DK Vine's "DKU Lore Tour - When Is Donkey Kong's Birthday?" video. At his birthday party, Donkey Kong looks at his banana cake as Cranky, Diddy, and Dixie Kong all sit around the table with him in the jungle hut version of his treehouse.

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On the next #Kongversation, we're putting the Kongs, Animal Buddies, and bosses of the original Donkey Kong Country through the tier list maker to determine which are S-tier and which are bottom-rung girder garbage. There will be tears over these tiers by the time we're done!
Cranky Kong circa Donkey Kong Country (1994) looking inquisitively at a Tier Maker ranking chart starting at S-tier (the highest), and then descending to A-tier, B-tier, C-tier, D-tier, E-tier, and F-tier (the lowest).

ALT Cranky Kong circa Donkey Kong Country (1994) looking inquisitively at a Tier Maker ranking chart starting at S-tier (the highest), and then descending to A-tier, B-tier, C-tier, D-tier, E-tier, and F-tier (the lowest).

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We record this Friday at 3 PM EST/12 PM PST (8 PM GMT)! If you'd like to argue why a certain character deserves to rank high, call 1-202-630-VINE (8463). Note that we'll only play a couple calls this time around, but $5 and up Patrons can listen in live! patreon.com/dkvine

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Retro-style Xbox glassware, featuring Sea of Thieves, will be offered through an IHOP promotion beginning on November 18th. dkvine.com/?p=news_body&post…
Retro-style fast food Xbox glassware from IHOP. From left to right: Halo Infinite, Sea of Thieves, a combination Xbox glass for all four games, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

ALT Retro-style fast food Xbox glassware from IHOP. From left to right: Halo Infinite, Sea of Thieves, a combination Xbox glass for all four games, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

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One day after the European My Nintendo Store revealed the assortment of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD pre-order bonuses, the first one has been assigned to a store in the United States. dkvine.com/?p=news_body&post…
The DK Barrel Pen Holder with character artwork of Cyril the squirrel climbing inside of it and Diddy Kong leaning against it.

ALT The DK Barrel Pen Holder with character artwork of Cyril the squirrel climbing inside of it and Diddy Kong leaning against it.

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Broadcast live on twitch.tv/dkvine after the first ever Donkey Kong-themed Nintendo Direct, @TGCritique and I had a #Kongversation about Shigeru Miyamoto's walkabout in Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World! dkvine.com/?p=podcasts&show=…
The key art to the Kongversation's "Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country Direct" Mini episode. An animatronic Cranky Kong and Squawks talk to park guests in the queue line of Mine Cart Madness in the Donkey Kong Country section of Super Nintendo World.

ALT The key art to the Kongversation's "Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country Direct" Mini episode. An animatronic Cranky Kong and Squawks talk to park guests in the queue line of Mine Cart Madness in the Donkey Kong Country section of Super Nintendo World.

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The forest calls you on a new #Kongversation as we discuss the tranquil woodland in the foothills of Donkey Kong Island! From the original Donkey Kong Country to its return in Retro's games, we deliberate and debate the origins and lore of Vine Valley! dkvine.com/?p=podcasts&show=…
The key art to the Kongversation's "Destination DKU: Vine Valley" episode. A sloping temperate woodland jutting out to the ocean is cast against an amber sky.

ALT The key art to the Kongversation's "Destination DKU: Vine Valley" episode. A sloping temperate woodland jutting out to the ocean is cast against an amber sky.

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#DonkeyKongCountry opens at Universal Japan on December 11, bringing with it people in enormous ape costumes, tubes of pork, and animatronic old men to belittle you! dkvine.com/?p=news_body&post…
Shigeru Miyamoto hugs Donkey Kong near his banana hoard in Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World.

ALT Shigeru Miyamoto hugs Donkey Kong near his banana hoard in Donkey Kong Country at Super Nintendo World.

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*Aggressive chest pounding* #DonkeyKong Country Returns HD releases January 16th!
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You can have Conker use your torso as his throne or have Banjo, Kazooie, and Mumbo explore your bottom as two licensed garments from Chalk Line Apparel are discounted to half price! dkvine.com/?p=news_body&post…
The Conker's Bad Fur Day Button Up Shirt (featuring a render of Conker) atop the Banjo-Kazooie Character Trio Retro Shorts (featuring a render of Mumbo, Kazooie, and Banjo with the Banjo-Kazooie logo) from Chalk Line Apparel.

ALT The Conker's Bad Fur Day Button Up Shirt (featuring a render of Conker) atop the Banjo-Kazooie Character Trio Retro Shorts (featuring a render of Mumbo, Kazooie, and Banjo with the Banjo-Kazooie logo) from Chalk Line Apparel.

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The European My Nintendo Store has revealed pre-order bonuses and an expanded "Adventure Bundle" of goodies for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. dkvine.com/?p=news_body&post…
The Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Microfibre Cloth with renders of Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Squawks the parrot against a yellow background with black zigzags and jungle vines hanging down across the top.

ALT The Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Microfibre Cloth with renders of Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, and Squawks the parrot against a yellow background with black zigzags and jungle vines hanging down across the top.

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ドンキーコングたちが 新エリアの魅力をお届け！1⃣ まずはこちら！ #ドンキーコング・カントリー #USJ
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Chops Chops! The Donkey Kong Country Super Nintendo World Direct is tomorrow at 5 PM ET/2 PM PT! The best 10 minutes you've had all week, we're sure to get a release date for the expansion at Universal Japan, and maybe even get some new glimpses as well! youtube.com/watch?v=F8OtALOr…
The Super Nintendo World (Universal Studios Japan) Donkey Kong Country Direct banner with Professor Chops superimposed over top. "11.11.2024 2:00 p.m. PT | 5:00 p.m. ET"

ALT The Super Nintendo World (Universal Studios Japan) Donkey Kong Country Direct banner with Professor Chops superimposed over top. "11.11.2024 2:00 p.m. PT | 5:00 p.m. ET"

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Tune in on 11/11 at 2 p.m. PT for a SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Direct livestream! The stream will be roughly 10 minutes and showcase Donkey Kong Country of #SuperNintendoWorld at Universal Studios Japan. No game information will be featured. #NintendoDirect 📺: ninten.do/6016We7bs
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Right, we're escaping to international waters. Or whatever jurisdiction the Sea of Thieves falls under! We'll be under the laws of ghosts and skeletons at 11 AM EST/8 AM PST (4 PM GMT), but we'll be mostly spending the time going fishing. twitch.tv/dkvine
The Killer Whale Figurehead (a DK Isles swordfish) at the front of the Hard Light Holodeck brigantine. Screenshot from Sea of Thieves.

ALT The Killer Whale Figurehead (a DK Isles swordfish) at the front of the Hard Light Holodeck brigantine. Screenshot from Sea of Thieves.

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If you don't want to get out of bed for the next few weeks, at least Donkey and Diddy Kong can keep you company with Franco Manufacturing Company's new range of DK-branded bedding and blankets. dkvine.com/?p=news_body&post…
Franco Manufacturing Company's "Monkey Play" bedding on a full-size bed in the bedroom of a Donkey Kong fanatic. Donkey, Diddy, barrels, DK Barrels, bananas, banana bunches, and Star emblems make up the various patterns on the bedding.

ALT Franco Manufacturing Company's "Monkey Play" bedding on a full-size bed in the bedroom of a Donkey Kong fanatic. Donkey, Diddy, barrels, DK Barrels, bananas, banana bunches, and Star emblems make up the various patterns on the bedding.

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A new Sea of Thieves digital pinball machine will be available for pre-order on Monday from AtGames. This cabinet will also be able to run the "Rare Pinball" update in December for their entire Legends product line! dkvine.com/?p=news_body&post…
A child plays the Legends Pinball: Sea of Thieves machine.

ALT A child plays the Legends Pinball: Sea of Thieves machine.

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In case you missed it, a new code has been uncovered in the original Donkey Kong Country 2 that allows you to leave any uncleared stage without losing a life. I too would like to flee, Squitter. dkvine.com/?p=news_body&post…
Squitter stands at the Squawks Barrel in the brambles in Animal Antics.

ALT Squitter stands at the Squawks Barrel in the brambles in Animal Antics.

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We could all use a getaway to somewhere pleasant. On the next Kongversation, Dustin and I take you to VINE VALLEY! We'll get into the implied lore of Donkey Kong Country's temperate forest, from its treetop town to the nearby islet, and its later appearance in DKC Returns!
Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong get barrel blasted above a Necky vulture that's flying over an expanse in the temperate forest of Vine Valley. Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country's Vulture Culture stage.

ALT Diddy Kong and Donkey Kong get barrel blasted above a Necky vulture that's flying over an expanse in the temperate forest of Vine Valley. Screenshot from Donkey Kong Country's Vulture Culture stage.

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We record this Saturday at 3 PM EST/12 PM PST (8 PM GMT)! Call the DK Vine Hotline at 1-202-630-VINE (8463) with your thoughts on Vine Valley! And $5 and up Patrons? You can listen live as we record! patreon.com/dkvine

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Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has confirmed Switch games will be backward compatible with the Switch's successor, while Nintendo Switch Online (and all of those Rare games) will also carry forward. dkvine.com/?p=news_body&post…
A Googly Eye-attached Banjo-Kazooie N64 cartridge in an icy cavern off from Jinjo Village.

ALT A Googly Eye-attached Banjo-Kazooie N64 cartridge in an icy cavern off from Jinjo Village.

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