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Er, which modern games do this again? The inconsistencies seemingly only exist in that period late/post-Rare to shortly pre-Retro Studios. It's gone and largely relegated here, only once.
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{{quote|My [[banana]]s and my buddy, [[Diddy Kong]], they are gone! The [[Kremling]]s will pay! I'll hunt them down through every corner of my island, until I have every last banana from [[Banana Hoard|my hoard]] back!|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong Country}} | {{quote|My [[banana]]s and my buddy, [[Diddy Kong]], they are gone! The [[Kremling]]s will pay! I'll hunt them down through every corner of my island, until I have every last banana from [[Banana Hoard|my hoard]] back!|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong Country}} | ||
'''Donkey Kong''', also known simply as '''DK''' or '''D. Kong''',<ref>[https://themushroomkingdom.net/mk64_j-e.shtml#pselect ''Mario Kart 64'' (From Japanese to English)] The Mushroom Kingdom (Retrieved August 15, 2018)</ref><ref>[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/ssbm_j2e.shtml#cselect ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' (From Japanese to English)] The Mushroom Kingdom (Retrieved May 29, 2010)</ref> is a major character in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] and the main protagonist of the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. A powerful, yet carefree [[Kong]] from [[Donkey Kong Island]], Donkey Kong spends his days collecting [[banana]]s and spending time with his friends, particularly his best friend [[Diddy Kong]]. When trouble arises, Donkey Kong jumps headfirst into the action to help his friends and protect his island. However, he has also been portrayed as an antagonist on multiple occasions, such as in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]]. | '''Donkey Kong''', also known simply as '''DK''' or '''D. Kong''',<ref>[https://themushroomkingdom.net/mk64_j-e.shtml#pselect ''Mario Kart 64'' (From Japanese to English)] The Mushroom Kingdom (Retrieved August 15, 2018)</ref><ref>[http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/ssbm_j2e.shtml#cselect ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' (From Japanese to English)] The Mushroom Kingdom (Retrieved May 29, 2010)</ref> is a major character in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] and the main protagonist of the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. A powerful, yet carefree [[Kong]] from [[Donkey Kong Island]], Donkey Kong spends his days collecting [[banana]]s and spending time with his friends, particularly his best friend [[Diddy Kong]]. When trouble arises, Donkey Kong jumps headfirst into the action to help his friends and protect his island. However, he has also been portrayed as an antagonist on multiple occasions, such as in the [[Mario vs. Donkey Kong (series)|''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series]]. Donkey Kong is the name of two Kongs; as of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', the original Donkey Kong is currently known as [[Cranky Kong]], with the current Donkey Kong being his grandson. | ||
==Creation== | ==Creation== | ||
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Donkey Kong's exact role in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] is somewhat hazy. His original appearance portrayed him as a villainous or confused ape with unequaled strength. In these games, Donkey Kong didn't wear a tie. The 1994 [[Game Boy]] ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' was the first game to feature the tie (a red tie with the letters "DK" printed in white, later changed to yellow), but otherwise Donkey Kong is the same as he was in the original. | Donkey Kong's exact role in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]] is somewhat hazy. His original appearance portrayed him as a villainous or confused ape with unequaled strength. In these games, Donkey Kong didn't wear a tie. The 1994 [[Game Boy]] ''[[Donkey Kong (Game Boy)|Donkey Kong]]'' was the first game to feature the tie (a red tie with the letters "DK" printed in white, later changed to yellow), but otherwise Donkey Kong is the same as he was in the original. | ||
However, with the release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' later that same year, Donkey Kong was given a new personality and a new home. ''Donkey Kong Country'' also saw the appearance of the elderly [[Cranky Kong]], who was the original Donkey Kong from the older arcade games. | However, with the release of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' later that same year, Donkey Kong was given a new personality and a new home. ''Donkey Kong Country'' also saw the appearance of the elderly [[Cranky Kong]], who was the original Donkey Kong from the older arcade games. While the relationship of Cranky Kong and Donkey Kong has been considered [[Cranky Kong#Identity confusion|inconsistent]], most sources depict the current Donkey Kong as the grandson of Cranky Kong. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||