That would be Funky Kong, Donkey Kong’s cousin and really good pal who first appeared in 1994’s Donkey Kong Country. And since it was played by reigning “SNL” MVP Kenan Thompson ...

The gift shop in Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan is Funky’s Fly ‘n’ Buy. It’s inspired by Funky Kong’s shop of the same name from Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

and Funky Kong. These figures weren't revealed in full during the footage, but it seems as if they take the same approach as Lego Donkey Kong - namely, they won't be electronic like Mario and will ...

You have to go all the way back to the Nintendo 64 to play the most recent 3D Donkey Kong game. But without a new mainline Zelda or Mario title (Mario Kart World doesn't quite count) queued up for ...

(Will Heath / NBC) Jost said it was a “shame” Funky Kong didn’t get the same amount of screen time as Donkey Kong — voiced by Seth Rogen in the film — to which Thompson said ...

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD offers new tricks like local multiplayer and extra levels from the 3DS port, but seemingly lacks Funky Mode. Funky Mode in Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze ...

Other potential names for Donkey Kong included Funny Kong, Kong the Kong, Jack Kong, Funky Kong, Bill Kong, Steel Kong, Giant Kong, Big Kong, Kong Down, Mr Kong, Custom Kong, Kong Chase ...

LEGO confirmed the characters and multiple sets in its latest tease for Donkey Kong in LEGO Super Mario on April 26, 2023. In the new ad, we get our first looks at Diddy, Dixie, Cranky, and Funky ...

Sean Hollister is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years editing the likes of CNET, Gizmodo, and Engadget. Donkey Kong has been ...

I now know that I am not alone in holding out hope that Diddy Kong will join Mario Kart World's broad character roster on ...

The upcoming Lego Donkey Kong sets have finally been revealed in full, and they're crammed with nods to the games - from the SNES through to the present day - that'll make fans of the series very ...