DONKEY KONG BANANZA 🤯 Nintendo Switch 2
16Nintendo just made huge waves with the Switch 2, but not everyone is cheering — especially when they saw that games will cost $80. Yeah… you read that right. Fans are furious, and honestly, who can blame them? That’s $10 more than most AAA titles, and in a time when budgets are tight and games keep launching half-broken, people are wondering: what exactly are we paying for? Nintendo says it's about delivering “premium next-gen experiences,” but that hasn’t softened the blow for long-time fans who are used to Nintendo being the more affordable option.
But let’s be real — despite the outrage, hype around the Switch 2 launch lineup is sky-high. Nintendo is going all-in on first-party games, and they’re playing it smart. Instead of flooding the release calendar, they’re spacing out major titles so that each one gets the spotlight it deserves. This means steady momentum, with consistent reasons to stay excited long after launch. That’s a big change from how the original Switch launched — and it could be the key to keeping players engaged this time around.
Now let’s talk about the star of the show so far — Donkey Kong Bonanza! This new game brings back the king of the jungle in a wild mix of exploration, destruction, and platforming mayhem. There’s a demo out now, and players are loving the new mechanics where you can smash through the environment, discover hidden paths, and chain together combos in true Donkey Kong fashion. It feels like a spiritual successor to Tropical Freeze but turned up to 11, with destructible environments and way more dynamic movement.
So yeah, people are mad about the $80 price tag — and that frustration is totally valid — but Nintendo’s also showing that they’re ready to push boundaries and deliver some of their most ambitious games ever. If Donkey Kong Bonanza is just the beginning, we’re in for something special. Let’s hope the games justify the price.