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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The sunset has Funky surfing directly in the water in his default location, cowabunga 😎

Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

DK's identity is more intact than ever with the new redesign. He's now able to more easily express the emotions they tried forcing on his old design that just never worked before, if that makes sense. The new design can do cool, goofy, angry, gentle, etc, and do them well! He's our same old DK!

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Victor DKM Lhuillier @victordkm.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Diddy Kong Racing (with expanded roster) - 1997

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Love going through all my old reactions after recent Directs, and I don't think I'll ever be able to top this one. Almost didn't happen as I just moved into a new apartment and didn't know if any of my setup would work, but wow, worked out perfect, and my mind was blown by Donkey Kong Bananza!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Drew this 25 years ago to the day in middle school art class, so you know I'm very excited about Kirby and the World Beyond!!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Rambi the triceratops 😎 badass redesigns

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I like the stylized chaotic wavy fur, better than the clay/tin foil texturing he has in some games anyway

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

tbf, they're not entirely inaccurate to the way Rare did renders back then. Diddy had three toes on each foot, no thumb toe, and there are no teeth in sight on these dudes either, very 90s Rare. Just a little wobbly is all.

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DK Vine @dkvine.com · 01/09/2026

The end of Emerald Rush events approach in Donkey Kong Bananza with our first look at the upcoming Candy Kong and Funky Kong statues, arriving for the "Bananza Antics" finale on September 22nd! What do you think of their designs?

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DK Vine • News • Summer Days Drifting Away... to Feast Layer Nights

Tell me more, tell me more about the final Emerald Rush event, Bananza Antics!

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えぴなる/epi @runapiero.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

ディンキー🍼

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

It's a bit wild that every character in this image is now in Donkey Kong Bananza

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Happy 1 year anniversary of Donkey Kong Bananza!! I spent all my time on the OG DK 45th anniversary drawing, so sorry no new drawing here, but wow, what an incredible year it's been for Donkey Kong fans! 🍌✨🦍🎤 #DonkeyKongBananza

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Grant GM @grantgm.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Happy First Anniversary to Donkey Kong Bananza! #DK #Bananza #Anniversary

I have played so much Bananza in the year it’s been out. I love this game so so much! It’s jumped up to my Top Ten Favorite games for sure, and it’s going anywhere!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

pretty wild to see my favorite Animal Buddy in the series show up in the game, when usually DKC3 gets the cold shoulder... and not only that, Kiddy Kong is coming next month?? PINCH ME!!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Finally, the baby of the family returns! I suspect his design here will have minimal changes (as much as I'd want a redesign). Everybody start practicing your water skipping now!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

I always did feel that animals were the essence of the DK series, and Bananza stayed true to that essence!! Such a cool inspiration! 🐘

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

this piece is still such a delight to look back on, so much to see!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Literally have his signature above my desk, haha

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Happy 45th Anniversary to DONKEY KONG!!!

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DK Vine @dkvine.com · 09/07/2026

It was 45 years ago today that the first Donkey Kong cabinets hit arcades! Happy four-and-a-half decades to Cranky Kong and the larger Donkey Kong series. May you continue your old man rants about how this was the best Donkey Kong game long after we've all joined your wife in the hereafter.

Jumpman (Mario) climbs the 25m construction site as Donkey Kong (Donkey Kong Sr., i.e., the future Cranky Kong) rolls barrels. Lady (Pauline, a forebearer of Bananza's Pauline) screams for help on the top girder. Screenshot from Donkey Kong (Arcade Archives).

A Donkey Kong arcade cabinet in Frantic Factory. Screenshot from Donkey Kong 64.

Donkey Kong & Pauline (in her Odd Rock form) look at a dilapidated Donkey Kong arcade cabinet in Baboomtown in the Ingot Isle Cave-In. Screenshot from Donkey Kong Bananza.

Donkey Kong & Pauline look up at a fossil of the 8-Bit DK, embedded in concrete underneath the Fractone Cradle in the Planet Core. Screenshot from Donkey Kong Bananza.

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

a little Banandium mush oughta taste nice

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I always loved the flavor of the banana Runts the most... Give them to me next time!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Whoa, not bad!! Working with the new style and not up against it, this is just lovely!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Never thought I'd actually ever be able to recreate this in a Donkey Kong game... but here they all are! Well, Void instead of Mario, haha

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Pauline's wild side is breaking through! My latest moveset drawing is of Pauline from the Donkey Kong series! Wanted her action oriented so I heavily based her on Bananza, but wanted to keep her an adult to pair better side-by-side with the other iconic Nintendo ladies of Smash!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Sent the rattlesnake back to his home turf

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Couldn't decide between him or Takamaru, but then thought, hey, they'd be a great pair! Two 8-bit adventure heroes, one exclusive to the East the other exclusive to the West, both internally developed first party too! Also great games, I still need to beat the second StarTropics, loved the first.

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I actually really like Sakurai's direction for the series, and his roster choices. Ultimate's roster was incredible. Tried to approach this one with a similar mindset.

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

yeah maybe, but I love the hype involved with newcomers. And it's not like Sakurai is the type to back down, he's maximalist to the core. I'm all for the challenge of adding a bunch of hype af newcomers! And I'm happy with my selection here!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hard to top Ultimate's roster, but tried real hard to think of some hype choices for this wishlist/prediction future Smash.

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I love how the figurehead has remained consistent since game one too, only, now we see that it was never fully gold.

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

You and me both... It's my happy place, my go to hub where I just chill out, maybe take a few photos, and just soak in my special interest with utmost glee 🍌

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

right before the credits start up...

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

It's wild we've never gotten a four player co-op Star Fox before, considering there's been four teammates taking on every stage in these adventures since game 1. Gamechat could be the perfect opportunity to make it real.

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

There's quite a bit to do with the Emerald Rush mode, as there are unique monthly events with exclusive statues, timed events unfortunately, but they are quite fun and rewarding! As for DK Island itself, it's mostly just a hub to chill out and take photos at, lots of fan service scattered about tho!

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This is my happy place. Boot up the game, chill out in this world, just soak in the vibes. All of my special interests in one place, as perfect as they've ever been, it's become my favorite hub in gaming. The more statues added, the more in love with it I am.

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

One year ago today!! Went BANANAS! So happy I was able to record this one, won't ever be able to top it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxoX...

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Juliusaurus Donkey Kong Bananza reaction

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Michael Julius @juliusaurus.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Built a Donkey Kong in Pokopia! I never played Minecraft, so this was a new experience for me, pretty fun!

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Bryant Francis @bryantfrancis.me · 11/03/2026

“The concept of Donkey Kong Bananza is…destruction.” “Destruction.” “Destruction.” “Destruction.” Donkey Kong Bananza talk is off to a fantastic start

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