On this day (July 9) in 1981, Nintendo unleashed Donkey Kong in the arcades! Ah, the golden age of arcades!
Since then, millions of gamers have fallen in love with the great Nintendo gorilla. DK (as he is affectionately known) has gone from being the villain to now being the hero.
From humble beginnings, kidnapping Pauline and throwing barrels at a moustachioed plumber, DK has come a long way and truly grown up. He has definitely kept us all entertained. Happy 45th Birthday big fella!
