E3 2010: 6 reasons we already love Donkey Kong Country Returns

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Read why we think Kong will be king on Wii

F*CK. YES. If there’s anything that can endear us to the semi hated chump of a chimp, it’s the power of flight and a helluva lot of rocket fuel.


Above: Eight giant tentacles are no match for some jet pack lovin'

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