Donkey Kong's Got a New Towel, and I'm Officially Old Enough to Want One
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Nintendo's released a Donkey Kong rally towel for Platinum Points, prompting existential questions about the nature of fandom and my sudden urge to own a very specific piece of absorbent cloth. It's absurd, but charmingly so.
Alright, listen up, you glorious gaming goblins! Seems like Nintendo's chucked a new reward into the My Nintendo Store, and it's a *Donkey Kong Bananza* rally towel. Yes, a towel. I know, I know, you're probably thinking, "Jeff, mate, a towel? Really?" But hear me out. This isn't just *any* towel. This is a towel emblazoned with the glorious image of Donkey Kong himself, rocketing forward in a mine cart. It's... it's beautiful in its own bizarre way.
According to Game Rant, this blessed rectangle of absorbent material will set you back 650 Platinum Points. Now, I know what you're thinking: "Platinum Points? What in the name of Miyamoto are Platinum Points?" Well, those are the little digital trinkets you earn for doing various Nintendo-related things, like, you know, breathing in the general direction of a Switch. Basically, they're Nintendo's way of saying, "Thanks for being a fan, now buy this towel."
The towel itself is apparently 8x12 inches, which, let's be honest, isn't exactly bath-sheet size. More like hand-towel territory, or maybe something you'd wave enthusiastically at a Donkey Kong-themed sporting event (do those exist? They should.). It's got DK, the game's logo, and a breakable barrel on it – because what's Donkey Kong without breakable barrels?
But here's the kicker: shipping fees still apply. Of course they do! Nintendo ain't running a charity here, folks. And, naturally, it's only available "while supplies last," so if you're even remotely tempted, you might want to snag it before it becomes a collector's item worth more than your entire Switch collection. (Bloody hell, imagine that.)
Oh, and speaking of digital trinkets, Nintendo's also rolling out new *Donkey Kong Bananza* custom icons for Nintendo Switch Online members. They're doing it in waves, so you'll have to keep checking back to grab 'em all. More Platinum Points for the win, eh?
Look, I'm not going to lie. A Donkey Kong rally towel isn't exactly the groundbreaking gaming news I typically get excited about. But there's something inherently charming about the sheer absurdity of it all. It's like Nintendo's saying, "We made a really fun game, and now you can wipe your brow with its image." And honestly, that's kind of amazing.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to check how many Platinum Points I have. Because, fair dinkum, I think I need this towel. I reckon it'll look dashing next to my Yoshi slippers.
Tags: Nintendo, Donkey Kong, Merchandise, Gaming News, Platinum Points
Original article: Game Rant