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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Switch 2 release date: New gameplay features, powers, and more revealed
Donkey Kong Bananza release date: Nintendo revealed many details about Donkey Kong Bananza during the latest Nintendo Direct, and the game looks much more than just the Donkey Kong version of Mario Odyssey and Zelda. From smashing terrain to singing-based powers, Bananza feels like a wild, creative and chaotic leap for the franchise. The game launches on July 17, 2025, only on Nintendo Switch 2, and it's shaping up to be a must-play. Multiplayer with a twist We knew there was something odd about that rock…The talented young singer Pauline will team up with Donkey Kong on his subterranean adventure in #DonkeyKongBananza. Unlike Mario Odyssey's limited second-player mode, Bananza gives real power to player two. You can control a younger Pauline, not just for the ride but for real action. She fires musical blasts that copy nearby terrain materials and actually help in boss fights. And thanks to GameShare, you only need one copy of the game to enjoy local co-op. Music powers and transformations Music drives both the world and the action in Bananza. Pauline's voice isn't just for singing this time. As you explore, you'll meet Giant Elders who grant music-based powers. These unlock wild animal transformations for Donkey Kong. MY GAWD Donkey Kong Bananza looks absolutely incredible!The Visuals, The Gameplay, The MUSIC, The Story, The EVERYTHING!THIS might very well Of The Year! 🔥 #NintendoSwitch2 So far, we've seen him become a zebra to dash over water and an ostrich to fly across tropical skies. These forms come with unique combat and platforming skills, opening up new ways to solve puzzles and take down enemies. A soundtrack full of nostalgia and new hits Bananza features an upbeat and funky soundtrack. Classic tunes like 'Jungle Hijinks' and the unforgettable 'DK Rap' return. Pauline even belts out new songs, including one inspired by Bob Seger, giving a retro pop-rock feel to the game's boss battles and cutscenes. Side-scrolling levels return Old-school fans will love this. Bananza includes dedicated side-scrolling levels packed with tricky challenges. Completing these gives you Banandium Gems, which you can use to level up Donkey Kong's abilities. #DonkeyKongBananza Same energy 😭 In the Nintendo Direct, we saw Pauline and DK getting launched from barrels, swinging through vines and diving into 2.5D action sequences that nod to the series' roots. DK Artist Mode: A fun break from the chaos There's DK Artist mode for players looking to relax between the platforming madness. Using Joy-Con 2's mouse controls, you can sculpt, paint and stretch art into rocks and walls, kind of like Mario Paint meets Donkey Kong. It's a charming and peaceful distraction from the main game. A deeper story and more destruction Bananza's big gimmick is its destructible terrain. Donkey Kong can smash almost everything, from rocks to structures, and use those pieces to fight, build, or create paths. It adds a fresh dynamic to how you explore the world. There's also a surprising story twist. The mysterious rock companion from the trailer? That's actually a young Pauline. She's no longer just a damsel. She's a sidekick with her story arc, musical powers and vital role in DK's journey underground.
BreakingNews.ie
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Springsteen doubles down on political criticism of Trump with a digital EP
There is no retreat or surrender from Bruce Springsteen — or from President Donald Trump, for that matter. The rock star released a digital EP on Wednesday with four songs recorded live in Manchester last week, along with two of his addresses to the audience that attacked Mr Trump's 'corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration'. Advertisement The Boss pointedly opened his concert in Manchester on Tuesday night, his third in the English city, with the song No Surrender. A satirical video posted on Mr Trump's social media account on Wednesday showed the Republican president taking a swing on the golf course and his 'ball' hitting Springsteen in the back as he stumbles to get onstage. President Donald Trump (Evan Vucci/AP) Springsteen, long a Trump opponent, began the latest skirmish in the culture war in England last week, where he opened a European tour. His same-state neighbour Mr Trump — they both have homes in New Jersey — responded by calling the Boss a 'dried-out prune of a rocker'. Advertisement Both men have had other rock stars leap to their defence. Trump supporter Kid Rock appeared twice on Fox News Channel last week. He said his fellow Michigander, Bob Seger, 'smokes' Springsteen. 'Bruce Springsteen is another one of the liberals who has mountains of money who so desperately wants to keep his good standing in the eyes of Hollywood and the elite,' Kid Rock said. Springsteen 'plays the working-class guy' but his politics are 'ass-backward', he said. On Fox's influential show The Five, former White House press secretary Dana Perino said she always found Springsteen overrated, and Greg Gutfeld denounced him with an off-colour slur. Advertisement Neil Young has backed Springsteen, and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder praised him during a concert in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Springsteen brought up issues, and in response 'all that we heard were personal attacks and threats that nobody else should even try to use their microphones or use their voices in public or they will be shut down,' Vedder said. 'The name-calling is so beneath us,' said Vedder, before Pearl Jam performed Young's Rockin' In The Free World. For Springsteen, No Surrender replaced Land Of Hope And Dreams atop his concert set list. Advertisement The EP released digitally on Wednesday also contained a cover of Bob Dylan's Chimes Of Freedom.
The Independent
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments
There's no retreat or surrender from Bruce Springsteen — or from President Donald Trump, for that matter. The rock star released a digital EP on Wednesday with four songs recorded live in Manchester, England last week, along with two of his addresses to the audience that attacked Trump's 'corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration.' The Boss pointedly opened his concert in Manchester Tuesday night, his third in the English city, with the song 'No Surrender.' A satirical video posted on Trump's social media account on Wednesday showed the Republican president taking a swing on the golf course and his 'ball' hitting Springsteen in the back as he stumbles to get onstage. Springsteen, long a Trump opponent, began the latest skirmish in the culture war in England last week, where he opened a European tour. His same-state neighbor Trump — they both have homes in New Jersey — responded by calling the Boss a 'dried-out prune of a rocker.' Both men have had other rock stars leap to their defense. Trump supporter Kid Rock appeared twice on Fox News Channel last week. He said his fellow Michigander, Bob Seger, 'smokes' Springsteen. 'Bruce Springsteen is another one of the liberals who has mountains of money who so desperately wants to keep his good standing in the eyes of Hollywood and the elite,' Kid Rock said. Springsteen 'plays the working-class guy' but his politics are 'ass-backward,' he said. On Fox's influential show 'The Five,' former White House press secretary Dana Perino said she always found Springsteen overrated, and Greg Gutfeld denounced him with an off-color slur. Neil Young has backed Springsteen, and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder praised him during a concert in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Springsteen brought up issues, and in response 'all that we heard were personal attacks and threats that nobody else should even try to use their microphones or use their voices in public or they will be shut down,' Vedder said. 'The name-calling is so beneath us,' said Vedder, before Pearl Jam performed Young's 'Rockin' in the Free World.' For Springsteen, 'No Surrender' replaced 'Land of Hope and Dreams' atop his concert set list. The EP released digitally on Wednesday also contained a cover of Bob Dylan's 'Chimes of Freedom.' ___ David Bauder writes about the intersection of media and entertainment for the AP. Follow him at and
Associated Press
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments
There's no retreat or surrender from Bruce Springsteen — or from President Donald Trump, for that matter. The rock star released a digital EP on Wednesday with four songs recorded live in Manchester, England last week, along with two of his addresses to the audience that attacked Trump's 'corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration.' The Boss pointedly opened his concert in Manchester Tuesday night, his third in the English city, with the song 'No Surrender.' A satirical video posted on Trump's social media account on Wednesday showed the Republican president taking a swing on the golf course and his 'ball' hitting Springsteen in the back as he stumbles to get onstage. Springsteen, long a Trump opponent, began the latest skirmish in the culture war in England last week, where he opened a European tour. His same-state neighbor Trump — they both have homes in New Jersey — responded by calling the Boss a 'dried-out prune of a rocker.' Both men have had other rock stars leap to their defense. Trump supporter Kid Rock appeared twice on Fox News Channel last week. He said his fellow Michigander, Bob Seger, 'smokes' Springsteen. 'Bruce Springsteen is another one of the liberals who has mountains of money who so desperately wants to keep his good standing in the eyes of Hollywood and the elite,' Kid Rock said. Springsteen 'plays the working-class guy' but his politics are 'ass-backward,' he said. On Fox's influential show 'The Five,' former White House press secretary Dana Perino said she always found Springsteen overrated, and Greg Gutfeld denounced him with an off-color slur. Neil Young has backed Springsteen, and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder praised him during a concert in Pittsburgh over the weekend. Springsteen brought up issues, and in response 'all that we heard were personal attacks and threats that nobody else should even try to use their microphones or use their voices in public or they will be shut down,' Vedder said. 'The name-calling is so beneath us,' said Vedder, before Pearl Jam performed Young's 'Rockin' in the Free World.' For Springsteen, 'No Surrender' replaced 'Land of Hope and Dreams' atop his concert set list. The EP released digitally on Wednesday also contained a cover of Bob Dylan's 'Chimes of Freedom.' ___ David Bauder writes about the intersection of media and entertainment for the AP. Follow him at and
Forbes
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Bob Seger Returns To Several Billboard Charts Thanks To Sales Gains
Bob Seger's Greatest Hits re-enters the Top Album Sales and Top Rock Albums charts, selling over ... More 2,000 copies and climbing four Billboard rankings this week. Musician Bob Seger performs at the Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, July 9, 1983. (Photo by) Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band's Greatest Hits is one of the most successful albums in American history. The title can almost always be found on a handful of Billboard rankings, but even the sturdy project occasionally falls off some tallies. While streaming keeps the compilation present on the Billboard 200, it doesn't always sell well enough to remain on rosters dedicated solely to pure purchases. Still, fans of Seger and the group know that if the Greatest Hits collection ever disappears, it won't be gone for long. This week, Greatest Hits by Seger and the Silver Bullet Band returns to the Top Album Sales chart. The ranking lists the full-lengths and EPs that actually sell the most copies throughout the U.S. According to Luminate, the compilation sold just over 2,000 copies during the most recent tracking period. That number represents a more than 21% increase — several hundred additional units — from the previous frame. That figure is large enough to place the compilation in second-to-last place on the sales-only tally. Seger and company land just ahead of another hugely popular compilation: Chronicle by Creedence Clearwater Revival. That uptick in purchases was also enough to bring Greatest Hits back to another ranking. The compilation reenters the Top Rock Albums list at No. 25. That roster is compiled using a methodology that blends both sales and streaming activity, but it appears the increase in fans buying the title alone helped push it back onto the list of the most-consumed rock collections in the country. As Greatest Hits returns to those two rankings, it also rises on yet another pair of Billboard rosters. The set lifts two spots to No. 31 on the Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart. At the same time, it surges seven spaces to No. 138 on the Billboard 200. Luminate reports that while sales of Seger's Greatest Hits jumped by more than 20% week over week, total consumption — which includes streams as well as purchases — grew by only 5.5%. The set shifted 10,650 equivalent units in the U.S. during the tracking week that ended more than seven days ago.
