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Nintendo Direct Coming After the Release of Donkey Kong Bananza – Rumor

Nintendo Direct Coming After the Release of Donkey Kong Bananza – Rumor

The Direct could take place during the final week of July ahead of Nintendo announcing its earnings for the latest fiscal quarter.

Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been in Development Since 2017

Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been in Development Since 2017

Development on the 3D platformer started right after the team finished working on Super Mario Odyssey for the original Switch.

Donkey Kong Bananza Director Replayed Older Games in Preparation

Donkey Kong Bananza Director Replayed Older Games in Preparation

In an interview, director Kazuya Takahashi also spoke about how important Donkey Kong Country was in introducing iconic mechanics.

Donkey Kong Bananza – Everything You Need to Know

Donkey Kong Bananza – Everything You Need to Know

We break down Donkey Kong Bananza’s biggest features, bosses, and why it's a must-play for platformer fans.

Donkey Kong Bananza Director is “Aware” of Slight Performance Drops During Destruction

Donkey Kong Bananza Director is “Aware” of Slight Performance Drops During Destruction

However, the development team ultimately opted to prioritize "fun and playability," according to Nintendo's Kazuya Takahashi.

Donkey Kong Bananza Was Originally Envisioned for the Switch 1 – Producer

Donkey Kong Bananza Was Originally Envisioned for the Switch 1 – Producer

However, the Switch 2's horsepower and new features like mouse control persuaded the developers to move to the new console.

Donkey Kong Bananza Happened Because Nintendo Exec Explicitly Requested It, Producer Reveals

Donkey Kong Bananza Happened Because Nintendo Exec Explicitly Requested It, Producer Reveals

The developers of Donkey Kong Bananza also wanted to differentiate the gameplay between Mario and Donkey Kong by using voxels.

Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers Are Being Discontinued on January 30, 2026

Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers Are Being Discontinued on January 30, 2026

Nintendo has also stated that it will not be cutting short the validity period of any Game Vouchers purchased till the service ends.

Nintendo is Investigating Shorter Game Development Cycles to Offset Rising Costs

Nintendo is Investigating Shorter Game Development Cycles to Offset Rising Costs

Company president Shuntaro Furukawa also noted that development teams are looking into how these costs can be brought down.

Xbox Series S Optimized Titles Can Be Easily Ported to Nintendo Switch 2, Says Virtuos

Xbox Series S Optimized Titles Can Be Easily Ported to Nintendo Switch 2, Says Virtuos

The technical director noted that while the Switch 2's CPU is closer in power to a PS4, DLSS makes its GPU closer to Xbox Series S.

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is Developed by Mario Party Studio

Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is Developed by Mario Party Studio

Nintendo Cube is also known for hits like Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics and travesties like Everybody 1-2 Switch.

Switch 2 is the “Most Iterative Console Nintendo Has Launched in Some Time” – Virtuos

Switch 2 is the “Most Iterative Console Nintendo Has Launched in Some Time” – Virtuos

Developers from veteran support studio Virtuos have spoken about the successful, record-breaking launch of the Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2’s Reported 5 Million Sales Was Leaked Test Data That Was “Not Accurate”

Nintendo Switch 2’s Reported 5 Million Sales Was Leaked Test Data That Was “Not Accurate”

Nintendo confirmed through a statement that the 5 million sell through figure was merely test data that was made public accidentally.

Donkey Kong Bananza Developed by Super Mario Odyssey Team, Confirms Nintendo

Donkey Kong Bananza Developed by Super Mario Odyssey Team, Confirms Nintendo

Though it's "based in Tokyo," Nintendo wouldn't confirm whether the entire team is returning for the upcoming 3D platformer.

Nintendo Switch Price Increase Announced for Canada

Nintendo Switch Price Increase Announced for Canada

Nintendo has also confirmed price increases for software (physical and digital), Nintendo Switch Online memberships, and more.

Mario Kart World’s $80 Price is Okay Because of Amount of Content Offered – Former PlayStation Exec

Mario Kart World’s $80 Price is Okay Because of Amount of Content Offered – Former PlayStation Exec

Shuhei Yoshida spoke about how gaming as a hobby has been relatively affordable because it had avoided price hikes due to inflation.

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Motion Capture Work Was Handled by Nintendo Pictures

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Motion Capture Work Was Handled by Nintendo Pictures

Nintendo Pictures (formerly Dynamo Pictures) had previously worked with Kojima Productions on the original Death Stranding.

Drag x Drive Launches on August 14th for Nintendo Switch 2

Drag x Drive Launches on August 14th for Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo's 3v3 basketball title finally has a release date, but it's a digital-only title. The price has also yet to be confirmed.

Mario Kart World Producer Explains Why Other Nintendo Characters Aren’t on the Roster

Mario Kart World Producer Explains Why Other Nintendo Characters Aren’t on the Roster

Mario Kart World, for example, doesn't feature The Legend of Zelda characters like Zelda or Link, unlike Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond “Out Now” Ad in London is “Incorrect,” Says Nintendo

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond “Out Now” Ad in London is “Incorrect,” Says Nintendo

The ad, spotted by a Reddit user at the Oxford Circus tube station in London, was next to other ads for Nintendo games and features.