5 Exciting Games We’re Eager to Revisit This Weekend

I’m giving this a shot, so bear with me. It’s about Donkey Kong—I know, what a throwback. So, the game’s on this new Switch 2 thing. Yeah, it’s, um, got something to do with unraveling some mystery in the planet’s core or whatever. But here’s the real thing: bananas. Yup, you got it. Oh, bananas! It’s kind of silly, honestly.

So, Donkey Kong Bananza or whatever they called it (strange name, right?)—it’s a blast because you’re basically smashing stuff—like the ground, those barriers, everything’s up for grabs. And the feeling? It’s like flying, bouncing, rolling; it’s all this kinetic chaos that’s way too fun. Plus, you get to mess around with, how do I put it, “Bananza” superpowers. Wild stuff.

Then there’s Donkey Kong’s look now. It’s like they took the old-school cunning DK and tossed it out the window. What’s left? This big, goofy gorilla with nothing but bananas and that gal, Pauline, on his mind. There’s something about that look in his eyes. It’s, um—oh, what’s the word—heartwarming? Yeah, I’ll go with that. It’s like all brain fog and pure love wrapped in one.

Here’s the kicker. Pauline’s having a moment, you know—like a confidence crash. And DK? Just by being, like, totally there with those huge cow eyes, he’s basically giving her a confidence boost, enough for her to, you know, hit those high notes. Imagine having someone like that. Just pure support, no judgment, nada. It’s a real thing of beauty. And I guess—well, holds true for all of us—if we had just one pal who looked at us like we hung the moon, maybe we’d all feel a little less self-conscious.

So, yeah, Donkey Kong’s back and maybe, just maybe, this is his big crowning moment in gaming history. If you’re asking me, and hey, you kinda are, it’s a joyride. That’s all I’ve got.