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Interview with Gregg Mayles about DKC

Hi to all remaining guys,

To celebrate DKCs 25th anniversary (in advance :swanky: ), GameXplain did an interview with Gregg Mayles:


On another note, I'm still hoping that Nintendo will release DKC on SNES Online for a proper celebration!
by Stone
November 17th, 2019, 8:48 am
 
Forum: Donkey Kong Country
Topic: Interview with Gregg Mayles about DKC
Replies: 0
Views: 17839

Some new beta scenes from E3 1995

Someone recently uploaded his DKC2 footage from the E3 in 1995. Of course there are many differences, but the most interesting bit (at least for myself) was the animation of the beta title screen with the old "Diddy Kong's Quest". https://youtu.be/Op5EkC7GbxQ?t=2h10m30s Some obvious differ...
by Stone
March 28th, 2017, 6:48 pm
 
Forum: Donkey Kong Country 2
Topic: Some new beta scenes from E3 1995
Replies: 4
Views: 18468

Re: DKC-Related Scans

Next: DKC2's covers
Like last time, I tried to do my best to restore the original quality of the guide

DKC2Spieleberater.jpg
The german player's guide cover for DKC2


DKC2SpieleberaterBack.jpg
The german player's guide back cover for DKC2
by Stone
March 2nd, 2016, 6:15 am
 
Forum: DKC Projects/Fanworks
Topic: DKC-Related Scans
Replies: 71
Views: 176053

Re: DKC-Related Scans

I tried my best to restore the original picture by editing out scratches, dust particles and printing errors :gift:

Okay, now I've corrected the mistake as good as possible
Spoiler!
Edit: Oh noes, is this an error at Diddy's neck? Back to work...


DKC1Spieleberater.jpg
The german player's guide cover for DKC


DKC1SpieleberaterBack.jpg
The german player's guide back cover for DKC
by Stone
February 29th, 2016, 3:10 am
 
Forum: DKC Projects/Fanworks
Topic: DKC-Related Scans
Replies: 71
Views: 176053

Re: Your DKC collection

Just added those player guides to my little collection!
3 of them I've never owned before, so this weekend is dedicated to read 'em all :funky:
by Stone
February 27th, 2016, 9:42 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Your DKC collection
Replies: 13
Views: 34072

Awesome Games Done Quick 2016

Is already underway! http://i.imgur.com/Nk6WLKz.png:large Sorry for posting late, but I totally missed sharing this information earlier! Twitch streaming page Marathon Schedule Some of my favourites this far: Splatoon Singleplayer Any% (Tones Balones) Diddy Kong Racing All Trophies Race (MrsGizamalu...
by Stone
January 7th, 2016, 4:55 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2016
Replies: 0
Views: 10429

Re: Abandoned Rare Projects — New Project Dream footage/info

You're right folks, it really looks like they used their previous built 3D objects from DKC3 to quickly create prototype levels. They probably just changed some details like color, lighting and the direction the object is facing for many parts. But it looks amazing nonetheless! Nice touch they consi...
by Stone
December 28th, 2015, 7:15 pm
 
Forum: Rare Games
Topic: Abandoned Rare Projects — New Project Dream footage/info!
Replies: 10
Views: 42411

Re: Summer Games Done Quick 2015!

Thanks for showing me the right twitch page! Too much copy&paste from my side...

I've now corrected it :swanky:
by Stone
July 17th, 2015, 5:40 pm
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Summer Games Done Quick 2015!
Replies: 3
Views: 15388

Summer Games Done Quick 2015!

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Twitch streaming page

This year's SGDQ charity marathon is now underway!

This time, all donations go to Doctors Without Borders



Marathon Schedule

by Stone
July 16th, 2015, 7:18 pm
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Summer Games Done Quick 2015!
Replies: 3
Views: 15388

Re: Awesome Games Done Quick 2015

It looks like they have moved Donkey Kong Country 2, it will start in about 2 hours!
Looks like it will be a 4 way race! :thumbs:

Unfortunately, it will be the last DK game for this marathon. I recommend you to watch the Yoshi's Island run for compensation!
by Stone
January 7th, 2015, 7:14 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 12972

Awesome Games Done Quick 2015

AGDQ starts this Sunday in a few hours! First game will be Tropical Freeze!
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Twitch Stream
Marathon Schedule
by Stone
January 4th, 2015, 1:48 pm
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 12972

Re: DKC Atlas Level Mapping Project

Our journey is complete! Thanks for the ride! :swanky:
And happy birthday, DKC!
by Stone
November 21st, 2014, 10:00 pm
 
Forum: DKC Projects/Fanworks
Topic: DKC Atlas Mapping Project
Replies: 678
Views: 2315348

Re: DKC Atlas Level Mapping Project

Having seen the latest update news on Facebook, I couldn't resist having a look on the forum :D Good news everyone: I finally got the time to visit our journey to 101% completion more often! Our new Orang-utan Gang map — complete with all five Bonus Areas! https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByjjxunCMAAo9z_...
by Stone
November 7th, 2014, 10:56 pm
 
Forum: DKC Projects/Fanworks
Topic: DKC Atlas Mapping Project
Replies: 678
Views: 2315348

Re: DKC Atlas Level Mapping Project

A nice way of celebrating DKC! And there clearly went some thinking into the design and placement of the new elements :)
by Stone
August 19th, 2014, 6:00 am
 
Forum: DKC Projects/Fanworks
Topic: DKC Atlas Mapping Project
Replies: 678
Views: 2315348

Re: Summer Games Done Quick 2014!

You're welcome! :swanky: As you might have noticed, I also missed last years "Summer Games" event. If I haven't seen the advertisement on some of my favourite runners Twitch channels, I would have been completely missing it, too! Sadly, you don't see much (if any) coverage of this in the m...
by Stone
June 27th, 2014, 9:39 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Summer Games Done Quick 2014!
Replies: 3
Views: 9667

Summer Games Done Quick 2014!

Just noticed that the "Summer Games Done Quick 2014" is already underway! http://gamesdonequick.com/static/res/img/sgdq2014/banner.jpg Unfortunately, we already missed DKC played by Garrison and DKC2 played by Garrison and Twig, but I'm sure there will be found an recording soon! There it ...
by Stone
June 25th, 2014, 9:19 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Summer Games Done Quick 2014!
Replies: 3
Views: 9667

Re: DKC Atlas turns 6, and launches a gallery!

Happy belated birthday and thanks for the nice gallery! :thumbs:
by Stone
February 16th, 2014, 8:31 pm
 
Forum: DKC Atlas Discussion
Topic: DKC Atlas turns 6, and launches a gallery!
Replies: 44
Views: 115274

Re: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014

As always, there are donations going on for saving or not saving the animals in Super Metroid. Even if they won't be saved in the game, we know they would save them in real life: http://i.imgur.com/EG3SpnJ.gif Although this animal is not real one :D Someone already photoshopped it to make it more dr...
by Stone
January 7th, 2014, 11:02 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014
Replies: 30
Views: 63090

Re: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014

Oh my! What is happening there?
Sounds like a fire alarm has been turned on! I hope it is false alarm and everything will be okay! :cry:
by Stone
January 7th, 2014, 7:28 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014
Replies: 30
Views: 63090

Re: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014

Let the Toungings begin! :D
Image
Yoshis Island is starting soon!
by Stone
January 7th, 2014, 5:34 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014
Replies: 30
Views: 63090

Re: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014

I've just watched the TASes and although I've already seen some of them, I was totally surprised to see Pong and Snake! I expected to see the ending of SMW, like in the published TAS :D Time to watch BK, it can be found here: http://www.twitch.tv/speeddemosarchivesda/profile/pastBroadcasts Doesn't w...
by Stone
January 6th, 2014, 11:51 pm
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014
Replies: 30
Views: 63090

Re: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014

@Qyzbud: I'm not sure if it's error on my side, but your countdown timer looks like it's 1 hour off.
It says 2 hours and 35 minutes while in the chat on twitch, everyone expects the marathon to start in 1 hour and 35 minutes :)
by Stone
January 6th, 2014, 1:55 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014
Replies: 30
Views: 63090

Re: Snes vs Megadrive

You may have already seen it, here is AVGN's view on this matter:

by Stone
January 2nd, 2014, 5:56 pm
 
Forum: Gaming Discussion
Topic: Snes vs Megadrive
Replies: 50
Views: 112173

Awesome Games Done Quick 2014

This year's AGDQ charity marathon is now underway! http://gamesdonequick.com/static/res/img/agdq2014logos/1.png " Speed Demos Archive , the home to video game speed runs, is proud to present the fourth annual speed running marathon: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014. It is a 7-day online event...
by Stone
January 2nd, 2014, 5:37 pm
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2014
Replies: 30
Views: 63090

Re: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze!

It's cool to see Dixie and David are back in the team! :-) I have heard about David's return on Twitter and wasn't sure if this info was legit. Nice that you guys have found enough proof to back this up! Makes me even more exited! :D As long as they fixed that you don't have to shake to roll as in t...
by Stone
June 13th, 2013, 5:56 am
 
Forum: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Topic: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Replies: 202
Views: 729626

Re: Donkey Kong Country 3 Beta Research & Discussion Topic

Someone has gotten his hands on a rare E3 VHS takeaway: nkGuhMCCslM The fun begins at about 12 minutes. These are definately beta shots, complete with static banana groups and a surfing Funky Kong :) Looks like we have already seen some material in other ads, but there should be even more. As always...
by Stone
May 28th, 2013, 3:29 am
 
Forum: Donkey Kong Country 3
Topic: Donkey Kong Country 3 Beta Research & Discussion Topic
Replies: 182
Views: 402366

Re: DKC TAS

Tompa recently uploaded a slightly improved Any% TAS:

http://tasvideos.org/2365M.html
by Stone
May 2nd, 2013, 7:45 am
 
Forum: Donkey Kong Country
Topic: DKC TAS
Replies: 28
Views: 65899

"The Secrets of DKC2" by Sirlin

Hi guys! I have recently rediscovered a well-written article on the site sirlin.net that explains why DKC2 is as good as it is :swanky: Sirlin is a game designer and a competetive Street Fighter player (and the lead designer from the HD Remix!) It really is a nice read that covers anything one could...
by Stone
March 5th, 2013, 7:18 am
 
Forum: Donkey Kong Country 2
Topic: "The Secrets of DKC2" by Sirlin
Replies: 1
Views: 7830

TAS beats the game in under 5 minutes!

6vACc4FXM0A Those glitches are as incomprehensible as the warps seen in Tompa's DKC TAS :D Interesting how they triggered the 2 player Adventure Mode without using the cheat code! A completed save file is needed to unlock all tracks in time trial and the additional drivers, so it technically looks ...
by Stone
January 22nd, 2013, 9:43 pm
 
Forum: Diddy Kong Racing
Topic: TAS beats the game in under 5 minutes!
Replies: 2
Views: 9687

Re: Donkey Kong Country 3 Beta Research & Discussion Topic

Hi guys, I found this Spanish Commercial from DKC3 on youtube: http://youtu.be/KTZvR2bi85Q On the first picture you can see the different clouds already mentioned by Markster and you get a better look at the beta background, that has different mountains and trees. The Sneak is missing just like the ...
by Stone
January 17th, 2013, 11:49 pm
 
Forum: Donkey Kong Country 3
Topic: Donkey Kong Country 3 Beta Research & Discussion Topic
Replies: 182
Views: 402366

Re: AGDQ 2013 has begun! (with Tompa on Wednesday!)

Me speedrunning? I wish I'd be good enough to get even close to them! :D Nice race guys! Especially in the beginning, when Tompa after a small mistake almost caught up to tjp. But luck wasn't on his side... Maybe Tompa was more focused on explaining all those tricks and subframe things that are goin...
by Stone
January 10th, 2013, 9:06 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 44470

Re: AGDQ 2013 has begun! (with Tompa on Wednesday!)

Tompa time in less than an hour! Get your streams ready! :dixiehappy: I hope you'll get this in time, as it about an hour earlier than sheduled. SDA: "[...] schedule for the AGDQ2013 Marathon [..] is subject to change at any time." Starts! Tompa uses the setup time to perform the Donkey ri...
by Stone
January 10th, 2013, 7:09 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 44470

Re: AGDQ 2013 has begun! (with Tompa on wednesday!)

It's not like there aren't any glitches in Banjo-Kazooie B/

Cronikeys found an interesting one:

Looks like it isn't used yet outside of TASing.

I couldn't see the whole Banjo run, about 5 o'clock in the morning I finally fell asleep! :facepalm:
by Stone
January 8th, 2013, 12:40 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 44470

Re: AGDQ 2013 has begun! (with Tompa on wednesday!)

Life at university is more stressful than ever, preventing me from visiting this forum that often. But if I find something DK-related worth mentioning, I'm not letting you guys down ;) I haven't thanked you yet for implementing the games soundtracks on the maps! I really like that feature! Their ser...
by Stone
January 7th, 2013, 10:15 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 44470

Awesome Games Done Quick 2013

Hi guys! The Awesome Games Done Quick 2013 marathon has begun! http://marathon.speeddemosarchive.com/res/img/agdq2013logos/1.png "Awesome Games Done Quick is SDA's charity marathon benefiting the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The marathon runs January 6-12." Those guys from SDA's, like you mi...
by Stone
January 7th, 2013, 9:13 am
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: Awesome Games Done Quick 2013
Replies: 22
Views: 44470

Re: DKC Atlas Level Mapping Project

It is nice to see that the site development is moving on again. And I'm really looking forward for the things to come in the next months! The factory levels are definately one of my favourites in visual style and also music. Apropos music: It would be cool to have the option to switch on the corresp...
by Stone
May 28th, 2012, 7:23 pm
 
Forum: DKC Projects/Fanworks
Topic: DKC Atlas Mapping Project
Replies: 678
Views: 2315348

Re: Birthday Thread

Thanks guys! :D

Gnawzooka, I hope your birthday was as good as mine! ;)
by Stone
May 24th, 2011, 8:36 am
 
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Birthday Topic
Replies: 873
Views: 3838205

Re: Donkey Kong Country Returns Discussion [SPOILERS]

Can't wait to get my hands on this game!
It could easily be my game of the year 2010! :)

One question: Damn! Where can a european like me get such awesome DKCR merchandise? At least there is nothing like a limited edition listed on amazon's german site...
by Stone
November 24th, 2010, 1:02 am
 
Forum: Donkey Kong Country Returns
Topic: Donkey Kong Country Returns Discussion
Replies: 493
Views: 1060455

Re: DKC TAS

Impressive run, Tompa!

Watching this, my expectations in your 101% run got even higher! :)
by Stone
October 16th, 2010, 10:27 pm
 
Forum: Donkey Kong Country
Topic: DKC TAS
Replies: 28
Views: 65899

Re: New Super Mario Bros. Wii

I've just recently bought the game and I already got the Super Guide as early as the end of World 1 :D There is at least one really cruel level (9-7, I hate you!) and some well hidden star coins. It tooked many hours to find all the missing coins, despite some inbuild game tips. So far it's a very g...
by Stone
April 2nd, 2010, 6:35 am
 
Forum: Mario Games
Topic: New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Replies: 19
Views: 36700

Re: The Random Thoughts Topic

I've just read about this and I'm sorry to hear about your PC problems Simion32. I hope your backup procedures are done soon and good luck for those! The only thing I can do for you is recommending online backup/sync services like Dropbox, which is the one I use. They may only give you 2 up to 3 GB ...
by Stone
March 28th, 2010, 8:49 pm
 
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: The Random Thoughts Topic
Replies: 3495
Views: 6239429

Re: Introduce yourself!

Veldhoven is definately in Google! ;)

My first guess was somewhere in the Netherlands and Wikipedia confirmed this idea. :mrgreen:
by Stone
January 16th, 2010, 7:57 am
 
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Introduce yourself!
Replies: 697
Views: 2199844

Re: What Video Game Systems Do You Own?

I've just bought a Wii yesterday, finally.

And thanks to my patience, I've ended up getting the recently released black one. It looks very nice!

Super Smash Brothers Brawl is as good as I expected. It is more than a game, it is like a Nintendo museum. ;)
by Stone
November 30th, 2009, 6:45 am
 
Forum: Gaming Discussion
Topic: What Video Game Systems Do You Own?
Replies: 106
Views: 227478

Re: DKC Resource Editor

Beta testing on different operating systems is a good point Qyzbud. You've also reminded me that I have not tested the old beta on my new computer yet. (My old system stopped working, too. Thanks to MSDNAA, I could jump from XP to Windows 7 immediately as early as August) Testing results (Windows 7 ...
by Stone
October 27th, 2009, 1:51 am
 
Forum: DKC Resource Editor
Topic: DKCRE General Discussion Topic
Replies: 737
Views: 3146196

Re: Donkey Kong marathon, this weekend!

I've been watching the DK stream since DKC3, so I missed DKC1 and DKC2 earlier.
It's nice to see them playing DKC again just for fun.

Sorry for not joining the chat over there Tompa, I'm lazy :D

Edit: I've finally beaten my laziness, I'm in
by Stone
October 18th, 2009, 4:39 am
 
Forum: Gaming Discussion
Topic: Donkey Kong marathon, this weekend!
Replies: 6
Views: 12568

Re: DKC Resource Editor

The concept image looks very impressive and very promising at the same time :)

Keep up the good work!
by Stone
October 7th, 2009, 8:12 am
 
Forum: DKC Resource Editor
Topic: DKCRE General Discussion Topic
Replies: 737
Views: 3146196

Re: Promotional DKC video in spanish

I'm sure the scene with the bunch of vultures is part of a bonus level.

Edit: First bonus in Temple Tempest
by Stone
October 2nd, 2009, 9:08 pm
 
Forum: Donkey Kong Country
Topic: Promotional DKC video in spanish
Replies: 8
Views: 17389

Re: Birthday Thread

It may be a little bit late, but:

Happy birthday Qyzbud!
by Stone
October 2nd, 2009, 8:05 pm
 
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Birthday Topic
Replies: 873
Views: 3838205

Re: Birthday Thread

Happy birthday, Kiddy16! :D

and happy birthday for everyone I missed the last weeks!
by Stone
September 21st, 2009, 3:37 am
 
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Birthday Topic
Replies: 873
Views: 3838205

Re: IF there was going to be a new DK show...

First, if they would do another show with computer graphics, they must use the original models. They look much better than those seen in the old series They also have to get rid of those stupid songs, or at least not in every episode. The idea that the rivalry between Kongs and Kremlings shouldn't b...
by Stone
August 15th, 2009, 7:39 pm
 
Forum: General DKC Discussion
Topic: IF there was going to be a new DK show...
Replies: 7
Views: 14534
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