E3 2004: New Nintendo Game Exposed!

We reveal a brand new Nintendo game... starring none other than Donkey Kong! Exclusive details and photos.

One of Nintendo's big new game announcements tomorrow will be a brand new GameCube game starring everyone's favourite ape. The game, called Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, is not to be confused with Donkey Konga (which is also at the show) - although they do have one vital thing in common: they both use the Donkey Konga drum set. But don't stop reading just yet...

Donkey Kong Jungle Beat is more of a 3D action game, that sees Donkey Kong go through jungles, snowy ice-age terrains and other typical platform themed environments. The lush, scrolling 3D graphics give the impression of a platform game, but Donkey Konga is controlled exclusively by hitting the drums - and clapping.

These commands cause the character to hit enemies and manoeuvre through the game, often culminating in some incredible "zoom-into-the-screen" slow motion action sequences.

Donkey Kong himself is looking extremely good in his latest game - and we're betting on this clearly innovative title being huge at the show when it kicks off on Wednesday.

Expect Donkey Kong Jungle Beat to be announced at Nintendo's conference tomorrow. Adam Doree
Editorial Director, Kikizo.com