The Forgotten Heroism Of Diddy Kong

Designing For is a series which looks at one specific theme in gaming, and analyzes a what makes it stand out. In this episode, we look at the career of Diddy Kong - his humble origins, how he grew to be as big a star as gaming had seen during his heyday, his fall from grace, and how everything ties into his characterization of learning how to be a true video game hero.

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Director/Writer/Voice Over/Footage: Tommy Eyler/Pyrrhickong (  / pyrrhickong  )

Video Editing/Additional Direction/Script Editing/Live Action: AuthorMan (   / authorman  )

Thumbnail & Custom Diddy Art: Altermentality
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Script Editing & Fact Checking: DKVine
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"Rare Respite" by Patrick Burns via OCRemix -    • Serious Monkey Business: 1-04 Rare Re...  

Intro Animation By:    / @tarvouldsquest  

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Also check out our episode on King K. Rool, and how his portrayal in Super Smash Bros. furthers his characterization through his parallels to and rivalry with Donkey Kong -    • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's King K. ...  

Or our episode on another little buddy, Pikachu, and how he acts as a perfect support unit for his trainer to make himself the perfect mascot for the Pokemon series -    • Pikachu: The Perfect Mascot -- Peak D...  

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Footage/Images Used:

   • SSC Fall Fest Wii U Winners Quarters ...   ~ SSC Fall Fest Wii U Winners Quarters - MVD (Diddy Kong) Vs. Spargo (Cloud) Smash 4 Tournament
   • CEO 2016 Smash 4 - Ksev (Fox) Vs. DNG...   ~ CEO 2016 Smash 4 - Ksev (Fox) Vs. DNG | Nietono (Diddy Kong) SSB4 Tournament - Smash Wii U
   • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - King K. ...   ~ Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - King K. Rool Reveal Trailer
   • Whose Toes Are Those?   ~ Whose Toes Are Those?
   • DK: Jungle Climber Walkthrough - Worm...   ~ DK: Jungle Climber Walkthrough - Wormhole, Final Boss & Ending (100%)
   • Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - Donk...   ~ Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - Donkey Kong Adventure - E3 2018 Trailer
   • Donkey Kong Country Returns | Part 2 ...   ~ Donkey Kong Country Returns | Part 2 - "Hug me, Mugly!"
   • Mario Party 9 - Boss Battle - Diddy's...   ~ Mario Party 9 - Boss Battle - Diddy's Banana Blast
   • Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Intro Openi...   ~ Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Intro Opening HD
   • Rare Announcement of joining Microsoft   ~ Rare Announcement of joining Microsoft
   • Smash Con 2017 Brawl - ADHD (Diddy Ko...   ~ Smash Con 2017 Brawl - ADHD (Diddy Kong) Vs. NRG | Nairo (Metaknight) SSBB GF
   • Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Commercial   ~ Donkey Kong Jungle Beat Commercial
   • Monkey!   ~ Monkey!
   • sometimes foreshadowing is relatively...   ~ sometimes foreshadowing is relatively obvious
   • Rikku:Monkey!   ~ Rikku:Monkey!
   • Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze –...   ~ Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze – Meet the Kongs: Diddy Kong – Nintendo Switch
   • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Everyone...   ~ Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Everyone is here!
   • Mario Golf: World Tour (3DS) - All Ch...   ~ Mario Golf: World Tour (3DS) - All Character Post-Hole Animations
   • DKC Exposed: The Making of Donkey Kon...   ~ DKC Exposed: The Making of Donkey Kong Country - Promotional VHS
   • Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour 100% Walkt...   ~ Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour 100% Walkthrough Part 20: Character Match Vs. Diddy Kong
   • Donkey Kong Country 2 Diddy's Kong Qu...   ~ Donkey Kong Country 2 Diddy's Kong Quest JPN Commercial 2
   • Donkey Kong Country 2 commercial 1995   ~ Donkey Kong Country 2 commercial 1995
   • Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advan...   ~ Donkey Kong Country 2 (Game Boy Advance Version) USA Commercial
   • Donkey Kong Racing - Trailer - GC   ~ Donkey Kong Racing - Trailer - GC
   • Diddy Kong Racing "A Wild Racing Adve...   ~ Diddy Kong Racing "A Wild Racing Adventure" (Nintendo 64\N64\ Short & Full Commercial) Full HD
   • DKC Returns - World 6   ~ DKC Returns - World 6
   • DKC Returns - World 7 Part 1   ~ DKC Returns - World 7 Part 1
   • Mario Strikers Charged Football -  Al...   ~ Mario Strikers Charged Football - All Character Mega Strikes
   • Donkey Kong Country Returns Diddy's J...   ~ Donkey Kong Country Returns Diddy's Jetpack