The only Donkey Kong product that has ever satisfied Miyamoto is the one that doesn't require Mario to actually succeed.
Lego's Donkey Kong set wins Shigeru Miyamoto's approval
Lego's upcoming Donkey Kong arcade machine set, designed by Carl Merriam, has earned rare praise from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto. The set includes a functional mini-game with a working joystick, though Jumpman/Mario still cannot reach the top—just like the original.
Source: Lego's Donkey Kong set wins Shigeru Miyamoto's approval — The Verge
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Topics: lego · donkeykong · nintendo · mario · gaming
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