Which country is Donkey Kong from?
Which country is Donkey Kong from?
Donkey Kong Country
North American boxart of the game Donkey Kong Country for SNES.
Platform(s)
Super Family Computer/Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch
| Donkey Kong Country | |
|---|---|
| North American boxart of the game Donkey Kong Country for SNES. | |
| Platform(s) | Super Family Computer/Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch |
Why is it called Donkey Kong Country?
Miyamoto used “donkey” to convey “stubborn” in English; while “Kong” was simply to imply him being a “large ape”, the name Donkey Kong was intended to convey “stubborn ape” to the American audience. When he suggested this name to Nintendo of America, people laughed, but the name stuck.
Is Donkey Kong from Japan?
Nintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has created franchises that have become household names worldwide, including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Pokémon™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™, through its integrated hardware and software products.
How many Donkey Kong countries are there?
Donkey Kong Country (series)
| Donkey Kong Country | |
|---|---|
| Number of installments | 11 (5 main, 5 remakes, 1 canceled) |
| Parent franchise | Donkey Kong |
