Just like Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong is getting a minor makeover as Nintendo moves into the next generation. And like the elder ...

But where did this banana-wielding icon come from, exactly? How did he go from sidekick to star of the show? Let’s explore the more complicated than you’d expect history of Diddy Kong.

Over the past 15 years, most of the Super Mario cast has remained pretty similar in appearance. Ever since the New Super ...