Gruntilda’s ultimate revenge was to set the fanbase up for perpetual disappointment. A screenshot shows Gruntilda saying "Just you wait until Banjo-Threeie.." as Blubber flies away on the Saucer of Peril. (Banjo-Tooie, N64, 2000)
Gruntilda’s ultimate revenge was to set the fanbase up for perpetual disappointment. (Banjo-Tooie, N64, 2000)
Kao the Kangaroo dressed as Yooka. (Kao the Kangaroo, Switch, 2022)
Kao the Kangaroo dressed as Yooka. (Kao the Kangaroo, Switch, 2022)
Weird human and bear dolls available as prizes in Swanky Kong’s Sideshow. (Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble!!, SNES, 1996)
Weird human and bear dolls available as prizes in Swanky Kong’s Sideshow. (Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble!!, SNES, 1996)
Diddy Kong Yoshi is unlocked within the amiibo Hut. (Yoshi’s Woolly World, Wii U, 2015)
Diddy Kong Yoshi is unlocked within the amiibo Hut. (Yoshi’s Woolly World, Wii U, 2015)
A picture of Conker in one of the bunk rooms aboard the Rusty Bucket. (Banjo-Kazooie, Xbox 360, 2008)
A picture of Conker in one of the bunk rooms aboard the Rusty Bucket. (Banjo-Kazooie, Xbox 360, 2008)
Donkey Kong brings his son along to participate in the Comic BomBom association kart racing contest. Mario is seen looking at them both with wariness. (Kazuki Motoyama, Kodansha Super Mario Manga, Super Mario Kart 1, 1992)
Donkey Kong brings his son along to participate in the Comic BomBom association kart racing contest. (Kazuki Motoyama, Kodansha Super Mario Manga, Super Mario Kart 1, 1992)
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Fellow Banjo-Kazooie successors, Clive ‘n’ Wrench and Lobodestroyo’s Mutt appear together in a racing game which is also their debut game - mirroring Banjo’s Diddy Kong Racing debut. (Super Indie Karts, PC, 2024)
Fellow Banjo-Kazooie successors, Clive ‘n’ Wrench and Lobodestroyo’s Mutt appear together in a racing game which is also their debut game - mirroring Banjo’s Diddy Kong Racing debut. (Super Indie Karts, PC, 2024)
Every video game appearance of Dixie Kong as of April 2026. The box art of Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest, Donkey Kong Land 2, Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble, Donkey Kong Land III, Donkey Kong GB: Dinky Kong & Dixie Kong, Donkey Kong Country 2 (GBA), Donkey Konga 2, DK: King of Swing, Donkey Konga 3: Tabehōdai! Haru Mogitate 50 Kyoku, Mario Superstar Baseball, Donkey Kong Country 3 (GBA), Mario Hoops 3-on-3, Diddy Kong Racing DS, Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, Donkey Kong Jungle Clumber, Mario Super Sluggers, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze (Switch), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart Tour, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is shown. To the right is a picture of Dixie Kong herself, above text which reads "22 total appearances, 20 playable appearances"
Every video game appearance of Dixie Kong as of April 2026.
Banjo sees a spire in the distance, which many believe to be Princess Peach’s Castle. (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Xbox 360, 2008)
Banjo sees a spire in the distance, which many believe to be Princess Peach’s Castle. (Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, Xbox 360, 2008)
Cat Mario and Cat Peach discuss Yooka-Laylee. (The Cat Mario Show (Japan), 2018)
Cat Mario and Cat Peach discuss Yooka-Laylee. (The Cat Mario Show (Japan), 2018)
Joanna Dark is blessed with the ability to use DK Mode. Image shows somebody who has completed the Chicago mission. Alongside the mission stats, text reads "New Cheat Available! DK Mode". (Perfect Dark, N64, 2000)
Joanna Dark is blessed with the ability to use DK Mode. (Perfect Dark, N64, 2000)
A Mario Kart Wii player gets a delightful surprise. Text reads "You unlocked four fast staff ghosts! Congratulations! You unlocked Funky Kong!" and then Funky Kong is shown, near a button that says "Next". (Mario Kart Wii, Wii, 2008)
A Mario Kart Wii player gets a delightful surprise. (Mario Kart Wii, Wii, 2008)
A young boy discovers the euphoric sensation that comes from slipping his hands under the table to play Donkey Kong Country 3. (Donkey Kong Country 3/Donkey Kong Land 2 commercial, 1996)
A young boy discovers the euphoric sensation that comes from slipping his hands under the table to play Donkey Kong Country 3. (Donkey Kong Country 3/Donkey Kong Land 2 commercial, 1996)
Mario and Diddy Kong open a chest filled with Rare and Nintendo treasures. (Rare Ltd. promotional render, circa 1995)
Mario and Diddy Kong open a chest filled with Rare and Nintendo treasures. (Rare Ltd. promotional render, circa 1995)
Donkey Kong gets his first taste of terrain destruction. Image shows Donkey Kong using Rambi to smash a hole in a wall into a cave. (Donkey Kong Country, SNES, 1994)
Donkey Kong gets his first taste of terrain destruction. (Donkey Kong Country, SNES, 1994)
Banjo sleeps with a picture of Donkey Kong hanging on his wall. Words in Kazooie's textbox read "Press A to play the game or Z to erase it!" and text in Banjo's textbox reads "Game 1: Time 12:07:57, 100 Jigsaws." (Banjo-Kazooie pre-release screenshot, circa 1998)
Banjo sleeps with a picture of Donkey Kong hanging on his wall. (Banjo-Kazooie pre-release screenshot, circa 1998)
Every video game appearance of Conker as of April 2026. The boxes of Diddy Kong Racing, Conker's Pocket Tales, Conker's Bad Fur Day, Conker: Live & Reloaded, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition, Project Spark, Rare Replay, #IDARB, Young Conker, and Rare Collection 1 are shown. Text reads "10 total appearances, 10 playable appearances"
Every video game appearance of Conker as of April 2026.
Pauline rides on the R.O.B. H.O.G. a bike based on fellow 80s Nintendo icon, the Robotic Operating Buddy. (Mario Kart World, Switch 2, 2025)
Pauline rides on the R.O.B. H.O.G. a bike based on fellow 80s Nintendo icon, the Robotic Operating Buddy. (Mario Kart World, Switch 2, 2025)
Both Donkey Kong Island and Piñata Island are home to a species of flying pig. Despite their similarity, there is no known connection between them. Images show the creatures from both games. (Donkey Kong Land, Game Boy, 1995) (Viva Piñata, Xbox 360, 2006)
Both Donkey Kong Island and Piñata Island are home to a species of flying pig. Despite their similarity, there is no known connection between them. (Donkey Kong Land, Game Boy, 1995) (Viva Piñata, Xbox 360, 2006)
Yooka and Laylee find a mysterious Pirate Treasure while dressed as pirates. Screenshot text reads "You pilfered a Pirate Treasure." (Yooka-Replaylee, Switch 2, 2025)
Yooka and Laylee find a mysterious Pirate Treasure while dressed as pirates. (Yooka-Replaylee, Switch 2, 2025)
Donkey Kong and friends unwind at a party by skateboarding on a crumbling bridge over a river of lava. (Mario Party, N64, 1998)
Donkey Kong and friends unwind at a party by skateboarding on a crumbling bridge over a river of lava. (Mario Party, N64, 1998)
At least one account of the original conflict between Mario and Donkey Kong has Princess Peach, rather than Pauline, as the victim of DK’s kidnapping. Image shows Donkey Kong standing at the top of the screen with Peach, while Mario navigates barrels and girders below. (Game & Watch Gallery 2, GBC, 1997)
At least one account of the original conflict between Mario and Donkey Kong has Princess Peach, rather than Pauline, as the victim of DK’s kidnapping. (Game & Watch Gallery 2, GBC, 1997)
Beebz, Yooka, Laylee, and the Mumbo Token, Skippy Head, pose for a selfie together. (Demon Turf, Switch, 2021)
Beebz, Yooka, Laylee, and the Mumbo Token, Skippy Head, pose for a selfie together. (Demon Turf, Switch, 2021)
Iconic quote
Banjo chats with a “seasick” Captain Blackeye. The text box shows he is saying "Arr! I had a dream once..." (Banjo-Tooie, N64, 2000)
Banjo chats with a “seasick” Captain Blackeye. (Banjo-Tooie, N64, 2000)
Every video game appearance of Klaptrap as of March 2026. Box art for Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong Land, Donkey Kong 64, Donkey Kong Country GBC, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Donkey Kong Country GBA, Donkey Konga, Mario Power Tennis, Mario Superstar Baseball, Mario Party 7, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Mario Power Tennis NPC, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Donkey Kong Bananza is show. Beneath a picture of Klaptrap, text reads "15 total appearances, 1 playable appearance"
Every video game appearance of Klaptrap as of March 2026.
Donkey Kong waits in line for Super Mini Mario World behind several Toads. (Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!, DSi, 2009)
Donkey Kong waits in line for Super Mini Mario World behind several Toads. (Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!, DSi, 2009)
Every Nintendo character to get a new design in a Rare game. 12 characters are shown, with a number indicating what game they appeared in. First, you have Cranky Kong and Donkey Kong, both of who are numbered one as their Rare design originated in Donkey Kong Country. Then there's Mario, Yoshi, and Link, all numbered 2 because the originated in Donkey Kong Country 2. Finally, Fox McCloud, Slippy Toad, Peppy Hare, ROB 64, General Pepper, Falco Lombardi, and Andross, all numbered 3 as they originated in Star Fox Adventures.
Every Nintendo character to get a new design in a Rare game.
Yooka and Banjo are both train passengers. (Tracky Train, Mobile, 2016)
Yooka and Banjo are both train passengers. (Tracky Train, Mobile, 2016)