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  ‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’ Hands-On Preview

  Donkey Kong is back and better than ever in Retro Studios’ ‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’ for the Nintendo Wii U, and we had a chance to go hands-on with it during E3 2013.

  by Riley Little | Jun 19, 2013No Comments

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  ‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’ Swings onto Wii U

  Retro Studios has finally unveiled its newest project, and it’s turned out to be a follow up to the ‘Donkey Kong Country’ series. Get ready for ‘Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze’.

  by Riley Little | Jun 11, 20134 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Super Smash Bros. 4′ Roster, Nintendo’s E3 Surprises

  Rumors have begun surfacing for Nintendo’s imminent E3-focused Nintendo Direct. Apparently fans may be in for a Wii U price drop, new ‘Zelda’ info, and a glimpse at the roster size in ‘Super Smash Bros. 4′.

  by Riley Little | May 27, 201310 Comments

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  Retro Studios’ New Game Being Revealed Soon?

  The developer responsible for ‘Metroid Prime’ and ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns’ may finally be preparing to show off its new Wii U game in the ‘not so distant future’.

  by Riley Little | May 1, 201312 Comments

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  Retro Studios Not Working on ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D’, What Does the Developer Have Up Its Sleeve?

  It’s come to light that the developer responsible for the 3DS port of ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D’ is Monster Games. If that’s the case, then what is Retro Studios, the original title’s developer, working on?

  by Riley Little | Mar 8, 20133 Comments

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  ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D’ Returning to 3DS

  Donkey Kong will be making his triumphant return on the Nintendo 3DS in the remastered ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D’. Wii owners should be all too familiar with this game.

  by Riley Little | Feb 14, 20132 Comments

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  Shigeru Miyamoto Talks ‘Metroid’ & ‘Star Fox’ Gameplay Possibilities on Wii U

  Shigeru Miyamoto gives his thoughts on how the Wii U GamePad could enhance ‘Metroid’ gameplay – and mentioned he’d like to see ‘Star Fox’ on the new console.

  by Mike Crayton | Jul 9, 20123 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: Retro Studios Developing ‘Metroid’ & ‘Star Fox’ Crossover

  A new rumor from a reliable source claiming that Retro Studios is hard at work on a ‘Metroid’ and ‘Star Fox’ crossover for the Nintendo Wii U.

  by Riley Little | May 19, 201215 Comments

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  Rumor Patrol: ‘Donkey Kong’ and ‘Kirby’ 3DS Coming This Year

  It looks like ‘Donkey Kong Country’ will finally be making its 3D debut, along with ‘Kirby’, later this year, according to a couple of leaked retailer listings.

  by Riley Little | Mar 10, 20127 Comments

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  The 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards: Nominations

  What video games stood out from the rest in 2011? Check out the official nominations for the 2011 Game Rant Video Game Awards to find out!

  by Rob Keyes | Dec 22, 201136 Comments

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  Nintendo Could Work With Retro Studios On A ‘Zelda’ Title

  With all the work that Retro Studios has put into reviving and modernizing many of Nintendo’s classic franchises, Shigeru Miyamoto now feels as though them working on a future Zelda game is a possibility. Read on for more.

  by C.J. Smillie | Dec 15, 201113 Comments

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  ‘Mario Kart 7′ Review

  ‘Mario Kart 7′ on the Nintendo 3DS is nearly here, but does it finish first in the eyes of fans, or does it just provide consumers with a flat tire experience? Read our review.

  by Riley Little | Nov 30, 201111 Comments

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  ‘Mario Kart 7′ Track List Revealed

  ‘Mario Kart 7′ is still a few weeks away, but Nintendo has just released the game’s full track list. Did your favorite course make the cut? Keep reading to find out!

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 22, 20114 Comments

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  ‘Mario Kart’ Producer Talks Non-Mario Racers & A Wii U Installment

  An interview with ‘Mario Kart’ producer Hideki Konno reveals that Nintendo doesn’t plan on adding characters from other franchises, and gave details on a potential Wii U release.

  by Riley Little | Nov 9, 201110 Comments

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  Two New Racers Revealed for ‘Mario Kart 7′

  Are you getting ready to rev up your engines in ‘Mario Kart 7′ on the 3DS? Nintendo has unveiled two new playable characters that appear ready for racing domination.

  by Riley Little | Oct 30, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Mario Kart 7′ 3DS Racing Wheel Revealed

  Much like Winter begets Fall, so does the newest ‘Mario Kart’ iteration, this one titled ‘Mario Kart 7,’ get its own racing wheel peripheral. See inside for images of the 3DS attachment.

  by Anthony Taormina | Oct 25, 20112 Comments

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  New ‘Mario Kart 7′ Details and Screenshots Drift into View

  Online communities, StreetPass features, and more are all making their way into ‘Mario Kart 7,’ and Game Rant’s got all the details right here.

  by Riley Little | Oct 21, 2011No Comments

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  New ‘Mario Kart 7′ Screenshots Race onto the Scene

  Mario has taken a bit of a hiatus, but Nintendo is bringing him back in a big way this holiday season. ‘Mario Kart 7′ is looking great, and we have some new screenshots to prove it.

  by Riley Little | Oct 6, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Super Mario 3D Land’ & ‘Mario Kart 7′ Features and Release Dates

  Nintendo has announced release dates for its biggest 3DS games yet: ‘Super Mario 3D Land’ and ‘Mario Kart 7.’ Read on to find out when you can play them, and what new features they contain.

  by Jeff Schille | Sep 13, 20113 Comments

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  ‘Mario Kart 7′ Logo and Promotional Images Revealed

  ‘Mario Kart 7′ is one of this year’s most anticipated 3DS games, and for very good reason – the game looks great. Now, Nintendo is showing-off some new artwork as well as the retooled logo.

  by Riley Little | Aug 4, 20112 Comments

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  Game Rant’s E3 2011 Awards: Nominations

  E3 2011 is over and we’ve gathered to reflect on the best of what was presented this year. Here are the nominees for Game Rant’s E3 2011 Awards!

  by Rob Keyes | Jun 13, 201137 Comments

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  E3 2011: ‘Mario Kart’ 3DS Hands-On

  We take a look at the new ‘Mario Kart’ for 3DS, examining new features like gliders and propellers, and ask whether the game delivers the fresh twist Nintendo promised.

  by John Jacques | Jun 8, 2011No Comments

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  Retro Studios Working On A Big Project For The Wii 2

  Developer Retro Studios is now developing a new project for the upcoming Wii 2, which they say is a project that everyone has been wanting them to do.

  by C.J. Smillie | Apr 20, 201115 Comments

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  It’s On Like The History Of Donkey Kong in New Video

  Thirty years of success is nothing to throw barrels at, and with this new trailer for ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns’, Nintendo will have gamers positively going ape with nostalgia.

  by Cindy Andrie | Dec 2, 20104 Comments

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  ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns’ Review

  After years of anticipation there’s finally a brand new added to the SNES’s classic Donkey Kong Country series. Was Retro Studios able to recapture what Rare created all those years ago? Check out our review.

  by Riley Little | Nov 29, 201018 Comments

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  ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns’ Looks Challenging in New Trailer

  We’re coming up fast on the release date for ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns,’ and a new trailer has been issued that shows just how challenging the game will be.

  by Jeff Schille | Nov 5, 20107 Comments

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  The New ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns’ Trailer Is Bananas!

  Get ready to have more fun than a barrel of monkeys with this new trailer for Nintendo’s ‘Donkey Kong Country Returns’

  by Cindy Andrie | Oct 29, 20103 Comments

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  Preview: Monkeying Around With Donkey Kong Country Returns

  Game Rant goes hands-on with one of the best surprises of E3 2010.

  by Jonathan Poole | Jun 15, 20106 Comments

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  Rumor: Retro Studios Working on Donkey Kong Wii

  Retro Studios, creators of the Metroid Prime Trilogy, have reportedly been tasked with reviving the Donkey Kong series. Click to find out more.

  by Phillipe Bosher | Jun 14, 20106 Comments