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Relive Nintendo's wild Donkey Kong court case from 1983
Universal once sued Nintendo over Donkey Kong. New documents related to that case show how the owners of King Kong failed to win against Nintendo.
Donkey Kong
Released Jul 9, 1981
Rating 75/100
Playtime ~10h
Donkey Kong stands as one of gaming's foundational platformers, having launched in arcades in 1981 before spreading across nearly every console and computer platform imaginable. The game's simple premise - navigate platforms while avoiding obstacles to reach the top - established design principles that persist in the genre today.
Recent activity around the franchise suggests Nintendo is expanding the property beyond games. A Lego collaboration targeting adult builders appears to be in development, following Nintendo and Lego's established track record of licensed sets. Separately, merchandise initiatives including a new apparel line have emerged, while archival footage has surfaced showing voice work from Charles Martinet connected to the character.
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OppoSuits Introduces New DONKEY KONG Collection
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First leaked image of the Lego and Nintendo collaboration for Donkey Kong
Nintendo and Lego have a long history together and have released countless sets over the years, both for the youngest fans and for much older ones. In May, it was openly hinted that the two companies were working on something new for the latter audience, with a set that would app…