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The Donkey Kong Bananza DLC called "DK Island + Emerald Rush" was released on September 12, 2025 and includes a new explorable nostalgic island area and a new timed challenge mode. There is also a ...

Derek's love of games came at an early age when his parents first brought home the Nintendo Entertainment System. From then on, countless nights were spent hunting ducks, stomping turtles, exploring ...

What Does the DLC Add? The DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC adds exactly what's in the title. The DLC whisks players to iconic DK Island that's been beautifully rendered in Bananza's engine, and adds in a ...

You gaze across the blue expanse, past beached clipper ships and palmy outcrops; a small grass-lined hut sits on the beach under… the massive facade of Donkey Kong, hewn from a volcano’s slope. This ...

Donkey Kong Bananza shocked fans by shadow dropping a brand-new expansion called DK Island & Emerald Rush. The new DLC, revealed at the September 2025 Nintendo Direct presentation, gives Donkey Kong ...

When I rolled the credits on Donkey Kong Bananza, I genuinely could not believe what I had just witnessed. Much like its plumber-based spiritual predecessor, this was a game filled with creativity, ...

Donkey Kong Bananza's DK Island and Emerald Rush DLC lets players travel to the place where it all started and interact with Diddy, Dixie, and others from the OG Donkey Kong crew. If you've purchased ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Donkey Kong Bananza was a smashing hit when it landed as one of the ...

Your action-packed vacation in the sun and sand starts here! Sightsee across this modern take on Donkey Kong’s home, packed with nostalgic views like DK’s Treehouse, Gangplank Galleon, and other ...

As one of the first Nintendo Switch 2-exclusive first-party titles, Donkey Kong Bananza hasn't disappointed. It has quickly established itself as one of the year's best platformers, but it doesn't ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about video games, technology and pop culture. The DLC trailer showcases what this additional content is all about, ...