Zarina Sakamoto~ #DKCGBCForSwitch
@dragonneko2002.bsky.social
Hey, I'm Zarina, but you can call me whatever lol I'm a 23 year old Phoenix Kitty who's bisexual and loves video games, donuts, and hanging out with friends! INFP 6w7 and shy, I also tend to repost a lot so fair warning
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Hey I'm Zarina, but you can honestly call me whatever you'd like lol I'm a huge fan of video games especially the Donkey Kong Universe, Crash Bandicoot, and Spyro! I also really like donuts and cute cats. I'll try to be active more often so hopefully we can be friends and stuff! 💙
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Me in April: Frantically reloading crashing websites to pre-order a Switch 2, the future of Nintendo and home of Donkey Kong Bananza.
Me in December: Frantically reloading Nintendo's crashing shop to pre-order a facsimile of the Virtual Boy, the face of Nintendo failure and home of Teleroboxer.
Me in December: Frantically reloading Nintendo's crashing shop to pre-order a facsimile of the Virtual Boy, the face of Nintendo failure and home of Teleroboxer.
December 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Me in April: Frantically reloading crashing websites to pre-order a Switch 2, the future of Nintendo and home of Donkey Kong Bananza.
Me in December: Frantically reloading Nintendo's crashing shop to pre-order a facsimile of the Virtual Boy, the face of Nintendo failure and home of Teleroboxer.
Me in December: Frantically reloading Nintendo's crashing shop to pre-order a facsimile of the Virtual Boy, the face of Nintendo failure and home of Teleroboxer.
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Slightly over 30 pages long? That'll take us three-and-a-half hours! We continue our Donkey Kong Country 2 retrospectives with a #Kongversation look back at its cherished instruction booklet!
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December 10, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Slightly over 30 pages long? That'll take us three-and-a-half hours! We continue our Donkey Kong Country 2 retrospectives with a #Kongversation look back at its cherished instruction booklet!
www.dkvine.com?p=podcasts&s...
www.dkvine.com?p=podcasts&s...
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Jimmy Fallon: “And do you use DKC Returns when raising your baby?”
Reggie Fils-Aimé: “I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without Tutorial Pig and Super Kong. You’re actually holding the umbilical cord!”
Jimmy Fallon: “Haha, great, great, I can’t believe it.”
Reggie Fils-Aimé: “I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without Tutorial Pig and Super Kong. You’re actually holding the umbilical cord!”
Jimmy Fallon: “Haha, great, great, I can’t believe it.”
December 9, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Jimmy Fallon: “And do you use DKC Returns when raising your baby?”
Reggie Fils-Aimé: “I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without Tutorial Pig and Super Kong. You’re actually holding the umbilical cord!”
Jimmy Fallon: “Haha, great, great, I can’t believe it.”
Reggie Fils-Aimé: “I cannot imagine figuring out how to raise a newborn without Tutorial Pig and Super Kong. You’re actually holding the umbilical cord!”
Jimmy Fallon: “Haha, great, great, I can’t believe it.”
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December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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On the next #Kongversation, Matt and I will chat about Rare Collection 1, which includes the first-ever reissue of Conker's Pocket Tales! How are we enjoying the Evercade format? How does Pocket Tales play 26 years later? And what other releases would we like to see from the Rare Collection line?
December 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
On the next #Kongversation, Matt and I will chat about Rare Collection 1, which includes the first-ever reissue of Conker's Pocket Tales! How are we enjoying the Evercade format? How does Pocket Tales play 26 years later? And what other releases would we like to see from the Rare Collection line?
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Netflix will acquire Warner Bros Games if Warner Bros deal goes through
It has been confirmed by Netflix that it is planning to acquire Warner Bros. and that if the deal goes through it has been confirmed this deal will give them Warner Bros. Games along with HBO and the Harry Potter series.…
It has been confirmed by Netflix that it is planning to acquire Warner Bros. and that if the deal goes through it has been confirmed this deal will give them Warner Bros. Games along with HBO and the Harry Potter series.…
Netflix will acquire Warner Bros Games if Warner Bros deal goes through
It has been confirmed by Netflix that it is planning to acquire Warner Bros. and that if the deal goes through it has been confirmed this deal will give them Warner Bros. Games along with HBO and the Harry Potter series. Warner Bros. Games publishes the popular LEGO games, the Batman series of video games and of course the brutal Mortal Kombat franchise. So this will be a momentous deal for the streaming company.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Netflix will acquire Warner Bros Games if Warner Bros deal goes through
It has been confirmed by Netflix that it is planning to acquire Warner Bros. and that if the deal goes through it has been confirmed this deal will give them Warner Bros. Games along with HBO and the Harry Potter series.…
It has been confirmed by Netflix that it is planning to acquire Warner Bros. and that if the deal goes through it has been confirmed this deal will give them Warner Bros. Games along with HBO and the Harry Potter series.…
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Another Nintendo Switch Online update, another Rare game that's not Diddy Kong Racing. But the original Battletoads is a long-overdue omission, even if most people probably assumed it was already added over a year ago!
DK Vine • News • Rare on Switch Watch: Battletoads (the Original) Drops in on NSO, Confusing Those Who Thought It Was Already There
The classic 1991 NES release is available on a Nintendo system for the first time in over three decades.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Another Nintendo Switch Online update, another Rare game that's not Diddy Kong Racing. But the original Battletoads is a long-overdue omission, even if most people probably assumed it was already added over a year ago!
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This is a terrific overview of one of the most unique tales in Nintendo history. You've got politics of corporate ownership running into creative pride, giving way to unique circumstances that allowed fans a once-in-a-lifetime shot of influencing the direction of their favorite series. A must watch!
I've been waiting a long time for this moment.
This is a full documentary on King K. Rool, his character, his boss fights, and his fall from grace along with the DK series. But more importantly, it is the story of how DK's fanbase rallied to make a series in limbo shine again under one jolly roger.
This is a full documentary on King K. Rool, his character, his boss fights, and his fall from grace along with the DK series. But more importantly, it is the story of how DK's fanbase rallied to make a series in limbo shine again under one jolly roger.
King K. Rool: The Villain Fans Refused To Let Die -- Designing For Komeback
YouTube video by Designing For
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November 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This is a terrific overview of one of the most unique tales in Nintendo history. You've got politics of corporate ownership running into creative pride, giving way to unique circumstances that allowed fans a once-in-a-lifetime shot of influencing the direction of their favorite series. A must watch!
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Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
November 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Why am I so against generative AI in games?
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
Because I simply do not want my initial reaction to art to be one of suspicion and scrutiny, AI slop is fundamentally damaging my relationship to art and artistry, and I am deeply resentful that it is forcing me to be guarded when I should be wowed.
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Bananza getting nominated for Game of the Year is cool and well-deserved. Not only is it wonderful for the devs, but it will do wonders for the public perception of the Donkey Kong series!
But it's still not enough for me to give a single damn about the Game Awards.
But it's still not enough for me to give a single damn about the Game Awards.
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Bananza getting nominated for Game of the Year is cool and well-deserved. Not only is it wonderful for the devs, but it will do wonders for the public perception of the Donkey Kong series!
But it's still not enough for me to give a single damn about the Game Awards.
But it's still not enough for me to give a single damn about the Game Awards.
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“unc” is what zoomers say when diddy kong jumps on their head
November 16, 2025 at 10:10 PM
“unc” is what zoomers say when diddy kong jumps on their head
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Last year, I decided I needed a Steam Deck.
52 weeks later, I’ve purchased a new Nintendo console for the Donkey Kong game and an Evercade (just arrived) for… the official re-release of Conker’s Pocket Tales.
Still don’t own a Steam Deck, actually.
52 weeks later, I’ve purchased a new Nintendo console for the Donkey Kong game and an Evercade (just arrived) for… the official re-release of Conker’s Pocket Tales.
Still don’t own a Steam Deck, actually.
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Last year, I decided I needed a Steam Deck.
52 weeks later, I’ve purchased a new Nintendo console for the Donkey Kong game and an Evercade (just arrived) for… the official re-release of Conker’s Pocket Tales.
Still don’t own a Steam Deck, actually.
52 weeks later, I’ve purchased a new Nintendo console for the Donkey Kong game and an Evercade (just arrived) for… the official re-release of Conker’s Pocket Tales.
Still don’t own a Steam Deck, actually.
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At long last, the vinyl resurgence is winding down as CDs are becoming more popular among Gen Alpha.
This means we're approximately 10 to 15 years away from the optimal music format making a comeback: CDs carved into the shape of Diddy Kong's head.
This means we're approximately 10 to 15 years away from the optimal music format making a comeback: CDs carved into the shape of Diddy Kong's head.
November 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
At long last, the vinyl resurgence is winding down as CDs are becoming more popular among Gen Alpha.
This means we're approximately 10 to 15 years away from the optimal music format making a comeback: CDs carved into the shape of Diddy Kong's head.
This means we're approximately 10 to 15 years away from the optimal music format making a comeback: CDs carved into the shape of Diddy Kong's head.
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The 1990s will always rise up to getcha if you’re not adequately prepared
November 15, 2025 at 5:32 AM
The 1990s will always rise up to getcha if you’re not adequately prepared
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Grab your comically small sticks if you need them and get those eyes nice and wide, it's time for your weekly dose of #FanArtFriday! A Twitter duo for you to appreciate this week, with a chipper Conker and Berri by Muggy_art and a @seaofthieves.com sketch from JaesunX. ENJOY NOW:
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Grab your comically small sticks if you need them and get those eyes nice and wide, it's time for your weekly dose of #FanArtFriday! A Twitter duo for you to appreciate this week, with a chipper Conker and Berri by Muggy_art and a @seaofthieves.com sketch from JaesunX. ENJOY NOW:
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Color-changing mugs, controller and console case bundles, and a new candy dispenser on the horizon? Damn. We Donkey Kong fans are living the GOOD LIFE. It's a new DKU Merchandise Roundup!
DK Vine • News • Monkeys Be Shopping: The DKU Merchandise Roundup (11/14/2025)
There used to be an Earl Grey bag steeped in a mug for tea, and it became the light on the dark side of DK.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Color-changing mugs, controller and console case bundles, and a new candy dispenser on the horizon? Damn. We Donkey Kong fans are living the GOOD LIFE. It's a new DKU Merchandise Roundup!
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I'm not actually shipping Donkey Kong and Poppy Kong. Why is everyone trying to claim I'm shipping Poppy Kong and Donkey Kong? Ha ha ha.
*sweats profusely and lets out a little moan*
*sweats profusely and lets out a little moan*
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I'm not actually shipping Donkey Kong and Poppy Kong. Why is everyone trying to claim I'm shipping Poppy Kong and Donkey Kong? Ha ha ha.
*sweats profusely and lets out a little moan*
*sweats profusely and lets out a little moan*
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"SA, are you awake?"
"Those Metroids sure looked weird... but also kinda cute? In a scary way."
"I bet if you jumped onto one, you could ride it around like a flying cushion! That'd be awesome... Until it started sucking the life essence out of your family, I guess."
"...Goodnight!"
"Those Metroids sure looked weird... but also kinda cute? In a scary way."
"I bet if you jumped onto one, you could ride it around like a flying cushion! That'd be awesome... Until it started sucking the life essence out of your family, I guess."
"...Goodnight!"
See if they just put a teenage Pauline on Samus' back that sang and pointed out things in the environment, I don't think anyone would've complained
November 14, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"SA, are you awake?"
"Those Metroids sure looked weird... but also kinda cute? In a scary way."
"I bet if you jumped onto one, you could ride it around like a flying cushion! That'd be awesome... Until it started sucking the life essence out of your family, I guess."
"...Goodnight!"
"Those Metroids sure looked weird... but also kinda cute? In a scary way."
"I bet if you jumped onto one, you could ride it around like a flying cushion! That'd be awesome... Until it started sucking the life essence out of your family, I guess."
"...Goodnight!"
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Death isn’t the end. It’s just the start of a new beginning.
#smg4 #smg4fanart #smg4deadguys #smg4mrpuzzles #smg4mrwpnz #smg4axol #fanart #smg4niles #fanart
#smg4 #smg4fanart #smg4deadguys #smg4mrpuzzles #smg4mrwpnz #smg4axol #fanart #smg4niles #fanart
November 12, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Death isn’t the end. It’s just the start of a new beginning.
#smg4 #smg4fanart #smg4deadguys #smg4mrpuzzles #smg4mrwpnz #smg4axol #fanart #smg4niles #fanart
#smg4 #smg4fanart #smg4deadguys #smg4mrpuzzles #smg4mrwpnz #smg4axol #fanart #smg4niles #fanart
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Donkey Kong is a celebration of body positivity. The series teaches us to love ourselves no matter if we’re fat or thin or Chunky or Lanky or Tiny or Sumo or made of regenerative rock or avian banana flesh
Virgin Bowser imagining himself as the low bodyfat chad vs Chad King K. Rool flexing his gut by slapping it
#DonkeyKongBananzaSpoilers
#DonkeyKongBananzaSpoilers
November 13, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Donkey Kong is a celebration of body positivity. The series teaches us to love ourselves no matter if we’re fat or thin or Chunky or Lanky or Tiny or Sumo or made of regenerative rock or avian banana flesh
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also, unrelated to music, putting the canonical lesbians in sonic racing might just be the hypest shit since ever, based x10000
but wen surge and kit tho
but wen surge and kit tho
Get ready for a victory lap! There's more FREE content coming soon to Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds!
✨ NiGHTS - December 2025
🍌 AiAi - January 2026
💥 Tangle & Whisper - February 2026
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now!
✨ NiGHTS - December 2025
🍌 AiAi - January 2026
💥 Tangle & Whisper - February 2026
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is available now!
November 12, 2025 at 9:03 AM
also, unrelated to music, putting the canonical lesbians in sonic racing might just be the hypest shit since ever, based x10000
but wen surge and kit tho
but wen surge and kit tho
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Release the Roolenstein Files
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Release the Roolenstein Files
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So, they called her "Princess" Rosalina. We know her Mum died and she's a badass adult woman with a spacefaring observatory and a gaggle of adoring star-children.
The only reason she shouldn't be Rosalina, Queen of all Cosmos, is if her deadbeat Dad is out there somewhere. And she's COMING FOR HIM.
The only reason she shouldn't be Rosalina, Queen of all Cosmos, is if her deadbeat Dad is out there somewhere. And she's COMING FOR HIM.
November 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
So, they called her "Princess" Rosalina. We know her Mum died and she's a badass adult woman with a spacefaring observatory and a gaggle of adoring star-children.
The only reason she shouldn't be Rosalina, Queen of all Cosmos, is if her deadbeat Dad is out there somewhere. And she's COMING FOR HIM.
The only reason she shouldn't be Rosalina, Queen of all Cosmos, is if her deadbeat Dad is out there somewhere. And she's COMING FOR HIM.
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Super Mario World has an extremely eclectic art style whereby many enemies are drawn in completely different ways. Development files reveal Mario went through many stylistic changes; it is possible that all the enemies were made to fit Mario, but at different points in time.
November 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Super Mario World has an extremely eclectic art style whereby many enemies are drawn in completely different ways. Development files reveal Mario went through many stylistic changes; it is possible that all the enemies were made to fit Mario, but at different points in time.