Donkey Kong may be one of the most recognizable names in the video game industry but back when the barrell-tossing ape was more obscure, Nintendo pitched some deeply unfortunate alternative names. Originally appearing all the way back in 1981 in the self-titled arcade game Donkey Kong, the character has become a staple of Nintendo’s pantheon of characters and while his solo adventures may not rival the popularity of Mario and Link, he’s managed to lead several fantastic titles. Of course, even though the name “Donkey Kong” is a little odd, it could have been so much worse.
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