Donkey Kong Country Returns HD icons now live on Nintendo Switch Online
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Going along with the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, new icons based on the game have just been added to Nintendo Switch Online. Different waves will be going up over the next few weeks.
As usual, members can obtain icons for characters, backgrounds, and frames. Characters cost 10 Platinum Points each on My Nintendo. You’ll need to fork over 5 Platinum Points for backgrounds and frames.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
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Digital Foundry just went up with a new technical analysis for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, which covers elements such as frame rate and resolution. Forever Entertainment handled the port which offers improvements over the Wii original in many ways, but also falls short in some areas.
Here’s the roundup of tidbits:
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD launch trailer
Posted on 5 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo is celebrating its latest Switch game, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, with a launch trailer. It’s already started to release depending on your region.
Thanks to Nintendo, we have the following information about the game:
My Nintendo adds Donkey Kong Country Returns HD sticky notes cube
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Accompanying the latest Switch release on My Nintendo is a new physical reward for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. As of today, members can claim a sticky notes cube.
According to Nintendo, the different sides of the cube “are colorfully printed with bananas and a DK barrel, with Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong featured on every sheet. Each cube comes attached to a wooden pallet.” You’re advised to gently remove sticky notes to keep it intact. The sticky notes cube size measures 2 3/4″x2 3/4″x2″.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD overview trailer
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo just shared a new overview trailer for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. The video introduces the general premise, gameplay, and more.
Here’s what to expect from the game, courtesy of Nintendo:
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD “The Heist” trailer
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo shared the latest Donkey Kong Country Returns HD trailer today known as “The Heist”, which is essentially the opening movie. If you’ve played the original game on Wii or the Nintendo 3DS version, you’ll know what this is about. The video is essentially the same as it was back in the way.
Here’s an overview of the title:
Donkey Kong Country Nintendo Switch series trailer includes another look at DKC Returns HD
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo published a new Donkey Kong Country series trailer today highlighting how all of the games are out on Switch. As part of that, we have another look at the upcoming Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. Also, footage is shown for the SNES trilogy and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.
Here’s an overview of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD:
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD pre-order bonus guide
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Retailers have started to come forward with news about pre-order bonuses for Donkey Kong Country Returns HD on Nintendo Switch. We’ll keep this post updated going forward as any additional items are revealed.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will be Nintendo’s first notable release to start off 2025. It’s largely the same game fans who played it on Wii will remember. However, the visuals have been spruced up and all of the additional levels from the 3DS version will be included.
Forever Entertainment developing Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
If you’ve been wondering who the developer is behind Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, we now have that answer. It turns out Forever Entertainment is working on the port. That news comes from an official notice posted following the announcement.
This is the first time Nintendo and Forever Entertainment are working so closely together on a re-release. In 2021, Forever announced that it was receiving “significant financial backing” from the company. Read more about that here.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Switch vs. Wii graphics comparison
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii | 0 comments
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD was just announced for Switch today, and a new video offers a graphics comparison that puts it up against the original Wii version. 3DS is technically included here as well, as that was essentially the Wii version at a lower resolution.
As far as we know, Donkey Kong Country Returns will now run in full HD on Switch, but otherwise it’s largely the same. One bonus is that the new levels made for the 3DS version will be included in the latest version.
