Donkey Kong [a] is a video game series and media franchise created by the Japanese game designer Shigeru Miyamoto for Nintendo . It follows the adventures of Donkey Kong , a large, powerful gorilla, and other members of the Kong family of apes. Donkey Kong games include the original arcade game trilogy by Nintendo R&D1 ; the Donkey Kong Country series by Rare and Retro Studios ; and the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series by Nintendo Software Technology . Various studios have developed spin-offs in genres such as edutainment , puzzle , racing , and rhythm . The franchise also incorporates animation, printed media, theme parks, and merchandise.
