What Cartoon Was the Inspiration For The 1981 Arcade hit Donkey Kong? Explained

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What Cartoon Was the Inspiration For The 1981 Arcade hit Donkey Kong? Explained

Originally a game based on the Popeye cartoon, Nintendo’s Donkey Kong transformed when a licensing deal fell through. Designer Shigeru Miyamoto replaced Popeye with Jumpman (Mario), Bluto with a massive ape, and Olive Oyl with Pauline. The core gameplay remained, but the character shift birthed Donkey Kong, propelling Mario and Nintendo into gaming stardom.

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