The recently aired Nintendo Direct for Donkey Kong Bananza revealed a young version of Pauline as DK's companion. This addition excited fans but also ignited significant debate over established Mario and Donkey Kong lore. Cranky Kong's presence in conjunction with a young Pauline raised questions about continuity, leading fans to theorize about timelines, retcons, and even multiverse scenarios. The Direct has generated a flurry of discussions online, illustrating how deeply fans engage with the narrative framework of their beloved games, despite Nintendo’s apparent indifference to the detailed lore.
During today's Donkey Kong Bananza Direct, it was officially revealed that DK's sidekick throughout the adventure is a young version of Pauline.
The Direct caused chaos among Nintendo lore nerds, as it presented inconsistencies with previously established timelines involving beloved characters.
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