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|image=[[File:Conker the Squirrel DKR artwork.jpg|200px]]
|image=[[File:Conker the Squirrel DKR artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Artwork from ''Diddy Kong Racing''
|first_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]])  
|full_name=Conker the Squirrel<ref>{{cite|author=XCageGame|date=July 7, 2016|url=youtu.be/swzhwBBXL_0?t=1745|timestamp=00:29:05|title=Conker's Bad Fur Day ( Rare Replay ) The Movie ( All Cutscenes )|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=May 7, 2024}}</ref>
|species=Squirrel
|species=Squirrel
|latest_appearance=''[[Minecraft]]'' (as a skin via an update for Wii U and Nintendo Switch) (2018)
|first_appearance=''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]], overall)<br>''{{wp|Conker's Pocket Tales}}'' (1999, home series)
|latest_portrayal=Chris Seavor ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]] - present)
|latest_appearance=''[[Minecraft]]'' (as a skin via an update for [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]]) (2018)
|latest_portrayal=Chris Seavor ([[List of games by date#1997|1997]] – present)<ref>[[Media:DKR_Conker_voice_confirmation.png|Twitter confirmation by Chris Seavor]]</ref>
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'''Conker the Squirrel''' is the protagonist of the ''[[Wikipedia:Conker (series)|Conker]]'' series of games made by [[Rare Ltd.]] He is a long-time friend of [[Diddy Kong]], and he made his debut appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' alongside [[Banjo]]. Just like Banjo, he would later appear in a series of his own games. While currently portrayed by Rare as a vulgar, adult-oriented figure (as seen in mature-rated games such as ''[[wikipedia:Conker's Bad Fur Day|Conker's Bad Fur Day]]''), Conker [[wikipedia:Conker's Pocket Tales|debuted]] as a cheery and playful character, as seen in his debut appearance and only crossover with the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]]. Conker has also briefly appeared in the ''[[N-Gang]]'' comic "[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]".
'''Conker''' is the protagonist of the ''{{wp|Conker (series)|Conker}}'' series of games developed by [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]]. He is a friend of [[Diddy Kong]], and, like [[Banjo]], he made his debut appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''. Also like Banjo, he would later appear in a series of his own games. While currently portrayed by Rare as a vulgar, adult-oriented figure (as seen in the mature-rated ''{{wp|Conker's Bad Fur Day}}'' and {{wp|Conker: Live & Reloaded|its remake}}), Conker debuted as a cheery and playful character, as seen in his debut appearance and his first starring role in ''{{wp|Conker's Pocket Tales}}''.  


In the storyline of ''Diddy Kong Racing'', Diddy Kong, with help from [[Squawks|Squawks the Parrot]], manages to contact Conker, asking for help in defeating the evil [[Wizpig]]. Conker answers Diddy's plea and ventures to [[Timber's Island]] to help in the quest to drive Wizpig off the island. Conker is a middleweight racer, but his vehicles have heavyweight attributes, featuring above average speed, and below average acceleration and turning. His top speed without bananas, shared with [[Bumper]] and [[Timber]], is 56.5 mph.
In 2002, Rare was sold to {{wp|Microsoft}}, which acquired the rights to both the ''Conker'' and ''Banjo-Kazooie'' series. As a result, in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', Conker is replaced by [[Dixie Kong]]. Though he is absent, Conker's theme music is still retained in the selection screen theme song.


In 2002, Rare was sold to [[wikipedia:Microsoft|Microsoft]], causing [[Nintendo]] to lose the rights to the ''Conker'' franchise. As a result, when ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' was released, Conker was replaced by [[Dixie Kong]].
==History==
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
In the storyline of ''Diddy Kong Racing'', Diddy Kong, with help from [[Squawks|Squawks the Parrot]], manages to contact Conker, asking for help in defeating [[Wizpig]]. Conker answers Diddy's plea and ventures to [[Timber's Island]] to help in the quest to drive Wizpig off the island.


Originally exclusive to the {{wp|Xbox 360}} and {{wp|Xbox One}} versions of the game, Conker and a few other Microsoft-exclusive characters (including Banjo) appear as playable skins in the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions of ''[[Minecraft]]'' through an update on January 30, 2018. Technically, this marks Conker's first game appearance alongside Diddy Kong since ''Diddy Kong Racing''.
Conker is a middleweight racer, featuring average speed and below-average acceleration and turning. His top speed without [[banana]]s, shared with [[Bumper (character)|Bumper]] and [[Timber]], is 56.5 miles per hour. His instrument on the character select screen is a flute.
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===''N-Gang''===
Conker briefly makes a cameo in the ''[[N-Gang]]'' comic "[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]".
===''Mario Artist: Paint Studio''===
Conker's ''Diddy Kong Racing'' artwork appears as a stamp in ''[[Mario Artist: Paint Studio]]''.
===''Mario no Bōken Land''===
[[File:ConkerBoken.jpg|thumb|100px|left|Conker in ''Mario no Bōken Land'']]
Conker makes a brief, unspeaking cameo in the ''Diddy Kong Racing'' segment of ''[[Mario no Bōken Land]]'', titled "Go Go Diddy!". He is shown competing in a race while in fifth place.
===''4-koma Gag Battle''===
[[File:Conker4k.png|thumb|Conker in ''4-koma Gag Battle'']]
Conker appears throughout the ''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]'' manga adaptation of ''Diddy Kong Racing''.
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===Unused appearances===
A rejected 2004 video game pitch idea, ''[[Diddy Kong Racing Adventure]]'', would have included Conker (in his ''Conker's Bad Fur Day'' appearance). He would have had explosive nuts as his special move.
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==Profile and statistics==
===''Diddy Kong Racing''===
*'''Character stats'''
**'''Weight:''' Middle
**'''Acceleration:''' 2.5/5
**'''Handling:''' 2.5/5
**'''Top Speed:''' 3/5
**'''Vehicle Color:''' White
*'''Instruction booklet bio''': "''(Medium acceleration, medium weight, good handling, medium top speed) Another friend made by Diddy Kong on one of his endless adventures with Donkey Kong, Conker is an exploration nut who’ll jump at any chance to break free of a squirrel’s less than exciting daily routine. He’s eager to join up with Banjo as the bear passes through.''"<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' manual|page=24|date=1997|author=Nintendo|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=American English}}</ref>
*'''[[Nintendo Power#Player's Guides|Player's Guide]]''': "''Before heading back, Squawks made one more stop at the home of a certain devil-may-care squirrel named Conker. He may not end up with many nuts in his winter store, but Conker couldn’t pass up the chance for some excitement. Besides, he figures he might pick up a few pointers from the others before starting his own quest for adventure.''"<ref>{{cite|title=''Diddy Kong Racing'' Player's Guide|page=7|date=1997|publisher=Nintendo of America|author=Swan, Leslie|language=American English}}</ref>
*'''''[[Nintendo Power]]'' Volume 103''': "''Conker the courageous squirrel is biding time until his own game comes out next year, but in the meanwhile he has a thing or two to prove. His attributes are identical to Timber’s, making him a solid racer in any vehicle.''"<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Power'' Volume 103|page=14|date=December 1997|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=American English}}</ref>
*'''Diddy's Drivers Ed''': "''Light-heavyweight Conker also does well on courses where there is room to maneuver. Combine Conker's good top speed with decent acceleration and you have the makings of a good choice for the power courses.''"<ref>{{cite|archive=web.archive.org/web/19981206065714/http://www.dkr.com/driversed.html|title=Diddy's Driver Ed|publisher=Nintendo of America}}</ref>
*'''''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition:''''' "''Another good middle-of-the-pack character, Conker probably has a slight edge when it comes to acceleration and handling, though his weight is somewhat less than every animal except Pipsy. As with the mouse, that means Conker is easily shoved aside when the animals start trading elbows in a tight turn, and his medium top speed keeps him in the thick of things.''"<ref>{{cite|date=April 7, 1999|title=''Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide''|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|isbn=978-0761521037|page=35}}</ref>
*'''Rarewhere''': "''Another friend made by Diddy on one of his endless adventures with DK, Conker is also an exploration nut who’ll jump at any chance to break free of a squirrel’s less than exciting daily routine. He’s all ready to fall into step beside Banjo as the Honey Bear passes through...''"<ref>{{cite|url=web.archive.org/web/19980705005238/http://www.rare.co.uk/recent/games/racing/castlist/cast_conker.html|language=British English|title=DKR Cast List {{!}} Conker|publisher=Rarewhere|accessdate=May 7, 2024}}</ref>
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Conker DKR front art.png|''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''
Conker DKR front art.png|''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]''
Conker3.png|Conker holds on to a [[Golden Balloon]].
ConkerDKR.png|''Diddy Kong Racing'' in-game model
DKR Conker artwork.png|Conker in a Car.
DKR Conker artwork.png|''Diddy Kong Racing'' artwork of Conker driving his [[car]]
ConkerDKR.png|In-game model
Conker3.png|''Diddy Kong Racing''
Conker-CSS-DKR.png|Driver mugshot
Conker-CSS-DKR.png|''Diddy Kong Racing'' driver mugshot
DKRJPNC.png|Cast of ''Diddy Kong Racing'', Japanese commercial
RareRacers Spinning Pin Conker c.png|Conker [[Fangamer|RareRacers]] spinning pin
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==Trivia==
==References==
*Conker signs his name as "Conker T. Squirrel", indicating his middle name is literally "The" and his last name is "Squirrel".
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*In ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'', due to the sale of Rare characters to Microsoft, Conker was replaced by [[Dixie Kong]] as a playable character. While Conker was not in the game, if the players listen to the selection screen theme, they can still hear his theme music play in the background.
*Conker's theme instrument is a flute or piccolo.
*The name Conker comes from the horse-chestnut which is known in Britain as a conker and is the typical food of squirrels.


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://conker.rarewiki.com/wiki/Conker_the_Squirrel Conker the Squirrel] on Conker Wiki
*[https://conkerwiki.com/wiki/Conker Conker] on Conker Wiki
 
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Conker
Artwork of Conker the Squirrel from Diddy Kong Racing
Artwork from Diddy Kong Racing
Full name Conker the Squirrel[1]
Species Squirrel
First appearance Diddy Kong Racing (1997, overall)
Conker's Pocket Tales (1999, home series)
Latest appearance Minecraft (as a skin via an update for Wii U and Nintendo Switch) (2018)
Latest portrayal Chris Seavor (1997 – present)[2]

Conker is the protagonist of the Conker series of games developed by Rare. He is a friend of Diddy Kong, and, like Banjo, he made his debut appearance in Diddy Kong Racing. Also like Banjo, he would later appear in a series of his own games. While currently portrayed by Rare as a vulgar, adult-oriented figure (as seen in the mature-rated Conker's Bad Fur Day and its remake), Conker debuted as a cheery and playful character, as seen in his debut appearance and his first starring role in Conker's Pocket Tales.

In 2002, Rare was sold to Microsoft, which acquired the rights to both the Conker and Banjo-Kazooie series. As a result, in Diddy Kong Racing DS, Conker is replaced by Dixie Kong. Though he is absent, Conker's theme music is still retained in the selection screen theme song.

History[edit]

Diddy Kong Racing[edit]

In the storyline of Diddy Kong Racing, Diddy Kong, with help from Squawks the Parrot, manages to contact Conker, asking for help in defeating Wizpig. Conker answers Diddy's plea and ventures to Timber's Island to help in the quest to drive Wizpig off the island.

Conker is a middleweight racer, featuring average speed and below-average acceleration and turning. His top speed without bananas, shared with Bumper and Timber, is 56.5 miles per hour. His instrument on the character select screen is a flute.

N-Gang[edit]

Conker briefly makes a cameo in the N-Gang comic "Freeze Frame".

Mario Artist: Paint Studio[edit]

Conker's Diddy Kong Racing artwork appears as a stamp in Mario Artist: Paint Studio.

Mario no Bōken Land[edit]

Conker in Mario no Bōken Land
Conker in Mario no Bōken Land

Conker makes a brief, unspeaking cameo in the Diddy Kong Racing segment of Mario no Bōken Land, titled "Go Go Diddy!". He is shown competing in a race while in fifth place.

4-koma Gag Battle[edit]

Conker
Conker in 4-koma Gag Battle

Conker appears throughout the 4-koma Gag Battle manga adaptation of Diddy Kong Racing.

Unused appearances[edit]

A rejected 2004 video game pitch idea, Diddy Kong Racing Adventure, would have included Conker (in his Conker's Bad Fur Day appearance). He would have had explosive nuts as his special move.

Profile and statistics[edit]

Diddy Kong Racing[edit]

  • Character stats
    • Weight: Middle
    • Acceleration: 2.5/5
    • Handling: 2.5/5
    • Top Speed: 3/5
    • Vehicle Color: White
  • Instruction booklet bio: "(Medium acceleration, medium weight, good handling, medium top speed) Another friend made by Diddy Kong on one of his endless adventures with Donkey Kong, Conker is an exploration nut who’ll jump at any chance to break free of a squirrel’s less than exciting daily routine. He’s eager to join up with Banjo as the bear passes through."[3]
  • Player's Guide: "Before heading back, Squawks made one more stop at the home of a certain devil-may-care squirrel named Conker. He may not end up with many nuts in his winter store, but Conker couldn’t pass up the chance for some excitement. Besides, he figures he might pick up a few pointers from the others before starting his own quest for adventure."[4]
  • Nintendo Power Volume 103: "Conker the courageous squirrel is biding time until his own game comes out next year, but in the meanwhile he has a thing or two to prove. His attributes are identical to Timber’s, making him a solid racer in any vehicle."[5]
  • Diddy's Drivers Ed: "Light-heavyweight Conker also does well on courses where there is room to maneuver. Combine Conker's good top speed with decent acceleration and you have the makings of a good choice for the power courses."[6]
  • Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition: "Another good middle-of-the-pack character, Conker probably has a slight edge when it comes to acceleration and handling, though his weight is somewhat less than every animal except Pipsy. As with the mouse, that means Conker is easily shoved aside when the animals start trading elbows in a tight turn, and his medium top speed keeps him in the thick of things."[7]
  • Rarewhere: "Another friend made by Diddy on one of his endless adventures with DK, Conker is also an exploration nut who’ll jump at any chance to break free of a squirrel’s less than exciting daily routine. He’s all ready to fall into step beside Banjo as the Honey Bear passes through..."[8]

Gallery[edit]

  • Diddy Kong Racing in-game model

    Diddy Kong Racing in-game model

  • Diddy Kong Racing artwork of Conker driving his car

    Diddy Kong Racing artwork of Conker driving his car

  • Diddy Kong Racing

    Diddy Kong Racing

  • Diddy Kong Racing driver mugshot

    Diddy Kong Racing driver mugshot

  • Cast of Diddy Kong Racing, Japanese commercial

    Cast of Diddy Kong Racing, Japanese commercial

  • Conker RareRacers spinning pin

    Conker RareRacers spinning pin

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese コンカー
Konkā
 Conker

Chinese 库克
Kùkè
 Transliteration of his Japanese name

French Conker[9]
 -
Russian Конкер
Konker
 Conker

Spanish Conker
 -

References[edit]

  1. ^ XCageGame (July 7, 2016). Conker's Bad Fur Day ( Rare Replay ) The Movie ( All Cutscenes ) (00:29:05). YouTube. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Twitter confirmation by Chris Seavor
  3. ^ Nintendo (1997). Diddy Kong Racing manual. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 24.
  4. ^ Swan, Leslie (1997). Diddy Kong Racing Player's Guide. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 7.
  5. ^ (December 1997). Nintendo Power Volume 103. Nintendo of America (American English). Page 14.
  6. ^ Diddy's Driver Ed. Nintendo of America. (Archived December 6, 1998, 06:57:14 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
  7. ^ (April 7, 1999). Nintendo 64 Game Secrets, 1999 Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. ISBN 978-0761521037. Page 35.
  8. ^ DKR Cast List | Conker. Rarewhere (British English). Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  9. ^ (February-March 1998). Official Nintendo french magazine N3. Page 25.

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Boss tracks Tricky's Course • Bluey's Course • Bubbler's Course • Smokey's Course • Wizpig's First Strike • Wizpig Strikes Back
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Items & objects Banana† • Coin‡ • Golden Balloon • Power-Up Token‡ • Silver Coin • Taj Token‡ • Tree • T.T. amulet • Weapon Balloon • Wish Key • Wizpig amulet • Zipper
Other Gallery (N64 · DS) • Media • Timber's Balloon Pop • Trophy Race • Wish Race
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