The world’s most renowned Donkey Kong journalist, Hyle of DK Vine, joins the podcast to chat about Donkey Kong Bananza! We explore the game’s development history, how it reimagines Nintendo’s iconic ape, and analyze Kong name lore. In the feature, I take you inside the newly opened toy store, Kiddy Land Shinjuku!

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(0:00) - Intro

Games

(0:50) - Donkey Kong Bananza w/ DK Vine

Feature

(53:34) - Kiddy Land Shinjuku

News

(1:00:53) - GiGO No.1 closing, Pokemon Presents

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