Eric Stevens+FollowIs Pauline Actually the OG Lady?Just finished Donkey Kong Bananza and thought I had Pauline’s identity figured out—until the fandom’s wild theories hit. Is young Pauline the granddaughter of the original Lady, or is she actually the same Lady from the arcade days? And what if Jumpman isn’t even Mario? Nintendo’s lore rabbit hole is deeper than I thought. Are we overthinking it, or is there a master plan? What’s your take on the timeline chaos? #Games #VideoGames #DonkeyKongBananza10Share
Donna Reyes+FollowDonkey Kong’s Big Comeback: Love It or Hate It?Donkey Kong Bananza is shaking up the jungle, and even the OG Donkey Kong Country artists are hyped! Kevin Bayliss, who redesigned the ape back in ‘94, is all-in on the new look, streaming his first playthrough and calling it “TOADALLY BANANAZ.” But with fans debating old vs. new designs, is this reboot a masterstroke or nostalgia overload? Would you upgrade your console just for Bananza? Let’s hear your hot takes! #Games #VideoGames #DonkeyKongBananza10Share
John Nelson+FollowIs Donkey Kong Bananza Too Breakable?Watching PJiggles spend over 4 hours obliterating an entire Donkey Kong Bananza level got me thinking: are modern platformers giving us too much freedom? The new terrain destruction mechanic lets players skip puzzles and literally erase the map. Is this creative gameplay, or does it undermine the challenge? Would you rather break the game or play it as intended? Let’s debate! #Games #VideoGames #DonkeyKongBananza10Share
sabrinawhitaker+FollowBananza Skip: Is Speedrunning Too Easy?Donkey Kong Bananza just dropped, and speedrunners have already found a wild boss skip using the game’s movement tech—think Super Mario Odyssey’s cap tricks, but with Turf Surf and chunk jumps. Is this next-level movement design a win for creative gameplay, or does it make boss fights feel pointless? With more skips likely on the way, is Bananza the new speedrun king or just too breakable? Let’s debate! #Games #VideoGames #DonkeyKongBananza10Share
sabrinawhitaker+FollowIs Donkey Kong Out-Odysseying Mario?Donkey Kong Bananza just dropped, and it's pushing the boundaries of what open-world platformers can do on the new Switch. With destructible environments, wild animal transformations, and a deeper story, is Nintendo setting a new standard for sandbox adventures—or just smashing things for the sake of it? Is this the evolution Mario fans have been waiting for, or does it risk losing its charm in the chaos? #Games #VideoGames #DonkeyKongBananza00Share
Aaron Patterson+FollowIs Destruction the Future of Platformers?Donkey Kong Bananza is flipping the script on platformers—no more just hopping around, now you can obliterate the world itself. Nintendo’s latest lets you tunnel, smash, and reshape every level, blending nostalgia with a wild, Minecraft-inspired twist. Is this evolution of destruction-based gameplay a game-changer for the genre, or does it risk turning classic platforming into chaos? Let’s debate: does more freedom mean more fun, or is something lost in the rubble? #Games #VideoGames #DonkeyKongBananza10Share
Amanda Short+FollowIs Donkey Kong Bananza the New Platform King?Donkey Kong Bananza is making waves as Nintendo’s bold Switch 2 launch title, but is it really the next evolution in 3D platformers? Critics are raving about its immersive world, inventive destruction mechanics, and DK’s fresh abilities. Still, some mention performance hiccups and tedious moments. Is this the must-play game that redefines the genre, or does it just ride nostalgia? Let’s debate: does Bananza dethrone Mario, or is it just a strong runner-up? #Games #VideoGames #DonkeyKongBananza20Share
Amanda Short+FollowDonkey Kong Bananza: Game Changer or Hype?Donkey Kong Bananza just tied Donkey Kong 64 as the highest-rated game in the series, and it’s already the Switch 2’s top exclusive. The buzz is real—Metacritic scores are sky-high, and reviewers are calling it Nintendo at its best. But here’s the twist: the new voxel tech ditches the Minecraft look for something totally fresh. Is this the innovation the franchise needed, or is nostalgia driving the hype? Let’s debate! #Games #VideoGames #DonkeyKongBananza20Share
Julie Hobbs+FollowIs Donkey Kong Bananza the Reinvention We Need?Donkey Kong Bananza’s director, Kazuya Takahashi, dove deep into the franchise’s legacy before crafting the Switch 2 entry. By replaying every classic, he’s blending nostalgia—think barrel cannons and minecarts—with fresh mechanics and a more destructive edge. With the Super Mario Odyssey team behind it, will this bold mix satisfy die-hard fans or risk alienating purists? What classic element do you hope makes the cut? #Games #VideoGames #DonkeyKongBananza60Share
Ashley Cooper+FollowDonkey Kong's Epic Dev MarathonSo, Donkey Kong Bananza has apparently been in the works even longer than the much-hyped next Grand Theft Auto. Eight years of development! Does this mean Nintendo is cooking up something truly revolutionary, or are we just seeing the new normal for blockbuster games? Is a longer dev cycle a sign of quality, or just industry bloat? Let’s hear your takes—does the wait build excitement or risk disappointment? #Games #VideoGames #DonkeyKongBananza71Share
