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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. Posts by Hyle! Contact me at [email protected].
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· Jun 19
The Donkey Kong Universe: Exploring Diddy Kong Racing's Enduring Legacy
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Everyone is discussing Donkey Kong and the notion of “Donkey Kong lore” lately. Don’t be afraid. You’ve taken your first step into a larger world. Yes, Donkey Kong has a wonderfully rich mythology. Allow us to guide you.
First, Diddy Kong Racing and how DK is (still) part of Rare’s shared universe!
First, Diddy Kong Racing and how DK is (still) part of Rare’s shared universe!
Old Spice Castle Crush body wash is made from 102% squished rhinos and parrots. If used incorrectly, it will cause a shower-breaking glitch.
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Worthy of interest is the Peach body gel called "Castle Crush". This is no coincidence but a sign for the enlightened ones who can recognize it. Illumination's Donkey Kong movie will cover the events of DKC2.
Worthy of interest is the Peach body gel called "Castle Crush". This is no coincidence but a sign for the enlightened ones who can recognize it. Illumination's Donkey Kong movie will cover the events of DKC2.
January 17, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Old Spice Castle Crush body wash is made from 102% squished rhinos and parrots. If used incorrectly, it will cause a shower-breaking glitch.
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Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
January 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)
It's been a busy week over at @fangamer.com with their first new Banjo-Kazooie merch in years! Finally, a blanket to muffle your screams when you realize how many years it's been since Nuts & Bolts. Also! A Switch 2 physical edition of the upcoming Demon Tides (including the original Demon Turf)!
DK Vine • News • Monkeys Be Shopping: The DKU Merchandise Roundup (01/16/2026)
Fangamer returns with some new Banjo-Kazooie goodies to heat you up real quick and to treat you with a prick. Also, be notified of the sweet Demon Tides + Demon Turf Switch 2 physical edition with jus...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:49 PM
It's been a busy week over at @fangamer.com with their first new Banjo-Kazooie merch in years! Finally, a blanket to muffle your screams when you realize how many years it's been since Nuts & Bolts. Also! A Switch 2 physical edition of the upcoming Demon Tides (including the original Demon Turf)!
After six months, my feature-length review of Donkey Kong Bananza is finally here! What are my final thoughts on the game and how it compares to past DK adventures?
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January 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM
After six months, my feature-length review of Donkey Kong Bananza is finally here! What are my final thoughts on the game and how it compares to past DK adventures?
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Our chums at @fangamer.com have been at it again, coming up with a pair of handsome Banjo-Kazooie tributes in pin and blanket form. That's right, a full-on blanket! With the swishy fringe and everything. Proper fancy. Go look: fanga.me/r/new-bk
January 16, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Our chums at @fangamer.com have been at it again, coming up with a pair of handsome Banjo-Kazooie tributes in pin and blanket form. That's right, a full-on blanket! With the swishy fringe and everything. Proper fancy. Go look: fanga.me/r/new-bk
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Fresh from the pen of his original creator, Kaptain K.Rool returns in an exciting new commission!
January 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Fresh from the pen of his original creator, Kaptain K.Rool returns in an exciting new commission!
Me after doomscrolling on my phone every single hour for the last 11 days.
January 15, 2026 at 3:37 AM
Me after doomscrolling on my phone every single hour for the last 11 days.
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A Demon Tides + Demon Turf physical edition is coming to Fangamer and Fangamer Europe later this year! (Neon Splash is included, too!)
You can sign up here to be notified when preorders open: www.fangamer.com/pages/demon-...
You can sign up here to be notified when preorders open: www.fangamer.com/pages/demon-...
January 14, 2026 at 5:52 PM
A Demon Tides + Demon Turf physical edition is coming to Fangamer and Fangamer Europe later this year! (Neon Splash is included, too!)
You can sign up here to be notified when preorders open: www.fangamer.com/pages/demon-...
You can sign up here to be notified when preorders open: www.fangamer.com/pages/demon-...
The holidays are over, but reckless shopping never dies! Let's catch up with some of the latest DKU merchandise from across both the Donkey Kong and Banjo-Kazooie licenses!
DK Vine • News • Monkeys Be Shopping: The DKU Merchandise Roundup (01/14/2026)
First 4 Figures inputs BIGBOTTLESBONUS for one of their classic Banjo-Kazooie statues, BoxLunch offers some new Kong garments, and CapriSun bags DK's blood.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The holidays are over, but reckless shopping never dies! Let's catch up with some of the latest DKU merchandise from across both the Donkey Kong and Banjo-Kazooie licenses!
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Calling all Emissaries! In Season 18: Act 2, pirates who fly a Trading Company Emissary Flag and reach Grade 5 can go on to activate an upgraded Molten Sands Fortress World Event, with significant spoils for those bold enough to hunt the Eternal Guard and claim a key… www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6AW...
Season 18 Act 2: Molten Sands Fortress: Official Sea of Thieves Content Update Video
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January 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Calling all Emissaries! In Season 18: Act 2, pirates who fly a Trading Company Emissary Flag and reach Grade 5 can go on to activate an upgraded Molten Sands Fortress World Event, with significant spoils for those bold enough to hunt the Eternal Guard and claim a key… www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6AW...
Wait, what happened in July? Send this to the lab for analysis.
January 14, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Wait, what happened in July? Send this to the lab for analysis.
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We'd all rather be dreaming of better times. Maybe we can also get some new Banjo-Kazooie games in these dreams. Or rather, Dreams! The Idaho Crew will stream DKU fan-made creations in the PlayStation game creator at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, including Banjo-Kazooie: Mumbomania!
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January 13, 2026 at 10:19 PM
We'd all rather be dreaming of better times. Maybe we can also get some new Banjo-Kazooie games in these dreams. Or rather, Dreams! The Idaho Crew will stream DKU fan-made creations in the PlayStation game creator at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, including Banjo-Kazooie: Mumbomania!
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Secretary of State: Dixie
Secretary of the Treasury: Tiny
Secretary of Transportation: Funky
Secretary of Education: Wrinkly
Secretary of Health: Cranky
Secretary of Agriculture: Redneck
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Commuter/City/Hat
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Bazooka Bear
Secretary of the Treasury: Tiny
Secretary of Transportation: Funky
Secretary of Education: Wrinkly
Secretary of Health: Cranky
Secretary of Agriculture: Redneck
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Commuter/City/Hat
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Bazooka Bear
This is immediately reminding me of the "President Dixie Kong" thing I went on about.
And now I want a tier list of what every Kong would serve in each of The Cabinet of The United States roles.
And now I want a tier list of what every Kong would serve in each of The Cabinet of The United States roles.
January 13, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Secretary of State: Dixie
Secretary of the Treasury: Tiny
Secretary of Transportation: Funky
Secretary of Education: Wrinkly
Secretary of Health: Cranky
Secretary of Agriculture: Redneck
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Commuter/City/Hat
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Bazooka Bear
Secretary of the Treasury: Tiny
Secretary of Transportation: Funky
Secretary of Education: Wrinkly
Secretary of Health: Cranky
Secretary of Agriculture: Redneck
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: Commuter/City/Hat
Secretary of Veterans Affairs: Bazooka Bear
pete hegseth more like kegsbreath and you know who rolls kegs that’s right motherfuckers
January 13, 2026 at 3:05 AM
pete hegseth more like kegsbreath and you know who rolls kegs that’s right motherfuckers
Our Gallery has been updated with the Kong-relevant Mario Tennis Fever official artwork and all press packet screenshots! That means over 60 images with increasingly strained comedic captions about balls, mostly.
DK Vine • News • Mario Tennis Fever Galleries Updated!
Do I have the Mario Tennis Fever? I haven't broken out the rectal thermometer to check. Still, I suppose you can make the diagnosis based on the fact I've given our Gallery a refresh with Kong-relevan...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Our Gallery has been updated with the Kong-relevant Mario Tennis Fever official artwork and all press packet screenshots! That means over 60 images with increasingly strained comedic captions about balls, mostly.
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Here's a peek at (another) thing I'm working on.
January 11, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Here's a peek at (another) thing I'm working on.
Verdict: Still on the fence with Donkey Kong Bananza. Will need to play another 250 hours or more to know how I really feel.
January 12, 2026 at 12:44 AM
Verdict: Still on the fence with Donkey Kong Bananza. Will need to play another 250 hours or more to know how I really feel.
All he needs to do is down some Gorilla Grab to pull that lever.
January 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM
All he needs to do is down some Gorilla Grab to pull that lever.
Join us at 11 AM EST/8 AM PST (4 PM GMT) as we continue to explore the ancient Sanctuaries of the Banished in Sea of Thieves! Surely we'll find Donkey Kong Racing, all previous builds of Diddy Kong Pilot, and Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers behind one of these doors.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Join us at 11 AM EST/8 AM PST (4 PM GMT) as we continue to explore the ancient Sanctuaries of the Banished in Sea of Thieves! Surely we'll find Donkey Kong Racing, all previous builds of Diddy Kong Pilot, and Donkey Kong Coconut Crackers behind one of these doors.
www.twitch.tv/dkvine
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Yes, I’m with Josh on this entire thread. I think Bananza (despite keeping it ambiguous and forcing the player to reach their own conclusion) reinforces Rare’s character chronology, and its Pauline is a new character. But like Cranky, I don’t think you can retcon Jumpman as Mario’s ancestor either.
January 11, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Yes, I’m with Josh on this entire thread. I think Bananza (despite keeping it ambiguous and forcing the player to reach their own conclusion) reinforces Rare’s character chronology, and its Pauline is a new character. But like Cranky, I don’t think you can retcon Jumpman as Mario’s ancestor either.
I uploaded @mattcornah.bsky.social’s brilliant David Bowie tribute after learning of Bowie’s passing 10 years ago tonight. It’s still our most-viewed media on YouTube, and for good reason.
Ape Oddity (Space Oddity/DK Rap Mashup)
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January 11, 2026 at 2:08 AM
I uploaded @mattcornah.bsky.social’s brilliant David Bowie tribute after learning of Bowie’s passing 10 years ago tonight. It’s still our most-viewed media on YouTube, and for good reason.
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I’m representing my true alma mater today @dkvine.com
January 10, 2026 at 4:13 PM
I’m representing my true alma mater today @dkvine.com