In this 80’s episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, we follow Mister Rogers to a local Arcade Hall. Watch as Mister Rogers and a friend play the video game Donkey Kong and find out how exciting it is in- and outside. Special cameo by Keith David who nowadays plays the voice of the Arbiter in Halo 2 and Halo 3. If you’re not used to hearing Mr. Rogers talk, keep in mind that this man was genuinely nice to everyone and throughout his life he was an advocate for the education and welfare of children. Enjoy this video flashback.
PS: Yes, the plumber Mario started out as the carpenter Jumpman in Donkey Kong.
Developer Rare answers fan questions on their Rareware site once a month. This time they bring good news for Nintendo fans who like Donkey Kong Country (DKC).
The first question asks if we’ll see non-Donkey Kong Rare games, like Banjo-Kazooie and Perfect Dark, on the Wii’s Virtual Console (VC)? Rare’s answer: “As for VC, it’s ultimately Nintendo’s decision what gets released. Beyond the [three] DKC games we don’t have anything in the pipeline at the moment, but that doesn’t mean it won’t happen in future.”
Good to know Rare or Microsoft don’t have any issues with their games appearing on Nintendo’s Virtual Console. But putting aside the fact that Microsoft has a similar online download service for old and new games (Xbox Live Arcade), will Nintendo ask for these Virtual Console games?
The second question asks Rare about the possibility of a new “real” Donkey Kong game developed by them (referencing a 2D sequel). Rare’s answer: “Apart from make a new Banjo game and a REAL Donkey Kong game, whatever that is – and as we’ve already said, the former we’re already doing [Banjo-Kazooie on Xbox 360], while the latter [Donkey Kong Country 4] is not so likely unless Nintendo specifically request it.”
We referenced a 2D Donkey Kong Country 4 (SNES/Virtual Console) sequel, because the 3D Donkey Kong 64 (N64) was not received well by fans of the Donkey Kong series.
A new documentary called The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters released to select theaters on August 17th. The documentary follows two men: A middle-aged school teacher named Steve Wiebe and an entrepreneur named Billy Mitchell, who have one thing in common: getting the highest score ever in the original arcade Donkey Kong. With a slot in the Guinness Book of World Records on the line, the two fight it out for DK domination, all the way to a dramatic ending in which one is crowned king.
Whether you are an old-school gamer and remember the original arcade (and later NES) Donkey Kong or not, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters offers an intriguing and humorous look into the lives of two incredibly determined men, and what drives them to be the very best at everything they do, including playing a 26-year-old video game.
If you’re wondering who ends up being crowned king, then check the schedule below to see if The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters is coming to a theater near you and watch the trailer for the movie.
In this 80’s episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, we follow Mister Rogers to a local Arcade Hall. Watch as Mister Rogers and a friend play the video game Donkey Kong and find out how exciting it is in- and outside. Special cameo by Keith David who nowadays plays the voice of the Arbiter in Halo 2 and Halo 3. If you’re not used to hearing Mr. Rogers talk, keep in mind that this man was genuinely nice to everyone and throughout his life he was an advocate for the education and welfare of children. Enjoy this video flashback.
