Diddy and Dixie Kong are two major characters in the Donkey Kong franchise that came from the talented team at Rare, Ltd. Why did they design these characters and how did they end up starring in their own Donkey Kong Country games? Join me on this Origin Oracle as we explore the beginnings of one of Nintendo's few official couples, Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong.
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00:00 - Intro to Diddy Kong
01:07 - Diddy Kong's First Appearance - Donkey Kong Country
03:12 - Diddy was originally Donkey Kong Jr?
06:05 - Is Diddy the nephew of Donkey Kong?
07:40 - Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
09:53 - The Conception and Design of Dixie Kong
10:43 - Diddy's Kong Quest (continued)
12:47 - Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
16:35 - The Development of Diddy Kong Racing
20:49 - Diddy Kong Racing Sequels?
22:19 - The Return of Diddy and Dixie Kong
23:44 - Super Mario Bros. Movie - Diddy and Dixie Cameo
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Sources:
Chris and Tim Stamper Interview - RarewareArchives - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKf6uXFhA-c
Jackson Dinky Guitar Video - Guitar Max - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DtZNedEu1o&t=67s&ab_channel=GuitarMAX
DKC Exposed: The Making of Donkey Kong Country - Promotional VHS - DK Vine - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv_YCSbWP78&t=442s&ab_channel=DKVine
Diddy Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Gameplay - packattack04082 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKKn1oxbLlU
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie's Double Trouble Gameplay - LongplayArchive - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMzDkEVWE0I
Interview with Lee Musgrave - https://www.timeextension.com/features/the-making-of-diddy-kong-racing-the-game-that-overtook-mario-kart
Diddy Kong Racing (Project64 4K Auto HDR) Adventure Mode - Anon7906 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7ExHq9e5S0
Diddy Kong Pilot Playthrough Part 1 - Japancommercials4U2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4E83Yrj5jI&ab_channel=Japancommercials4U2
Diddy Kong Racing Adventure : The Undeveloped Gamecube Racer - PtoPOnline- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6d5IbpzFtw&t=2s&ab_channel=PtoPOnline
Music:
Diddy Kong Racing - Jungle Falls
Donkey Kong Country 2 - Stickerbush Symphony
Donkey Kong 64 - Clumsy K. Lumsy
Donkey Kong Country - Aquatic Ambiance
Donkey Kong 64 - Cranky's Lab
Donkey Kong Country 2 - Snakey Chantey
Donkey Kong Country 2 - Hot Head Bop
Donkey Kong Country 2 - Forest Interlude
Donkey Kong Country - Bonus Room Blitz
Diddy Kong Racing - Hot Top Volcano
Diddy Kong Racing - Spacedust Alley, Star City
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - Trunk Twister (Underwater)
Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Stickerbush Symphony