Donkey Kong is Back!

Did he ever go anywhere? : )

We all know how much I'm a fan of Donkey Kong (and who wouldn't be accept for the Jumpman guy who looks a lot like Mario). Anyway it seems that they are releasing a new video game starring Donkey Kong called Donkey Kong Country Returns I'm sure it will be great. It will be for the Wii and here is what Scott Steinberg had to say:

"This update takes the 16-bit classic, once noted for its striking graphics, and transplants its side-scrolling action to a modern context, layering 3-D effects on top of 2-D elements.

Jump over yawning chasms, blast out of cannons or screech along in mine carts -- solo or with simultaneous help from a friend -- while battling bosses, nabbing bananas and hunting for hidden secrets. A heady mix of button-mashing thrills and platform-hopping excitement, the game lets you party like it's 1994."

Sounds pretty cool to me! If you'd like to read more about classic video games that are making a comeback - read the rest of Scott's story HERE at CNN.com

P.S: Sorry everyone for the long delays, I'm been off on many adventures and working on many projects! I will keep you up to date as much as I can!

- MoJo

Gorilla plays Donkey Kong?

The gorillas were just hanging out at the San Francisco Zoo when a kid dropped his Nintendo DSi XL and they picked it up! So we don't know what game they were playing but maybe it was Donkey Kong! Though if it was they probably would just let Donkey Kong win.

In a related story - a gorilla gets a new game but after he asks his Dad to change the batteries he has a hard time getting it back.

(Story and Pictures via Gizmodo)

Donkey Kong Shelves

Donkey Kong Shelves were made to look like the video game Donkey Kong. Jeeves tells me that Donkey Kong (an Ape), is the Villain of the game. He is the pet of a carpenter named Jumpman (aka Mario). The carpenter mistreats the ape, so Donkey Kong escapes and kidnaps Jumpman's girlfriend. The object of the game is to rescue the girl (as Jumpman).

Enough about the game - now check out these Shelves! Pretty cool - they look like the game (complete with a Ape on top!)