Donkey Kong Country Returns: A Much-Needed Boost for the Switch Era?

It's hard to believe that it has been over ten years since we've seen a new Donkey Kong game. The lack of Donkey Kong content on the Nintendo Switch is undoubtedly one of the biggest failures of the console era. However, with the recent announcement of Donkey Kong Country Returns being ported over from the Wii and 3DS, it seems like Nintendo might be slowly putting the spotlight back on this beloved character.

As we approach the 30th anniversary of Donkey Kong Country later this year, it's fitting that we're seeing a renewed interest in the series. The addition of a promotional hub for the Donkey Kong series to the Nintendo Switch Online homepage is a great step towards giving fans what they've been missing.

For those who may be new to the series, Donkey Kong Country Returns is a platformer game that was originally released on the Wii and 3DS in 2010. The game follows the adventures of Diddy Kong as he tries to rescue his friend Donkey Kong from the clutches of King K. Rool.

The Switch Online service has also seen an influx of classic Donkey Kong games, including the arcade and NES classics, as well as Rare's Donkey Kong Country trilogy for the Super Nintendo. With this new content available, fans of the series will be able to play through some of the most iconic games in the franchise.

In recent times, there have been rumors circulating about a potential return of the Donkey Kong series in game form and even as an animation. While we're not sure if these rumors are true just yet, it's clear that Nintendo is slowly building up hype for the character.

With Donkey Kong set to star in the upcoming release Mario vs. Donkey Kong, due out on the Switch later this month, it seems like Nintendo is finally giving the character the attention he deserves. Here's hoping that this marks the beginning of a new era for Donkey Kong, with plenty of exciting games and content on the horizon.

For those who want to access all these classic games, signing up for the base tier of the Switch Online service will give you access to them. New sign-ups can also take advantage of a free trial period to test out the service before committing. With the spotlight back on Donkey Kong, it's an exciting time to be a fan of the series. Let's hope that this is just the beginning of a new chapter in the life of Donkey Kong Country.

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