The Matty Matt Show:
GO-Rilla My Dreams

Air Date: June 10, 2026

Donkey Kong
1981 (Arcade)

Watch how a carpenter rescues a lady from a gorilla, and change the course of video game history. If you're also interested in what this so-called "Pie Factory" or "Cement Factory" stage in this game looks like, and if you've ever wondered how to access it, watch the video to find out!

Links:
The Gaming Historian tells the story of Donkey Kong
The Gaming Historian talks about the time Universal Studios
sued Nintendo and Coleco over Donkey Kong
Good Nintentions by Jeremy Parish Episode 19-A: Donkey Kong and
the history and design of Donkey Kong.
Good Nintentions by Jeremy Parish Episode 19-B: Donkey Kong on the NES/Famicom
Gaming History Source compares EVERY PORT of Donkey Kong.
Sit back and relax, because this is gonna be a long one!
"Dunkey" plays Donkey Kong Arcade (Poorly)
Jordan from SwitchWatch reviews the Arcade Archive port of Donkey Kong on Switch
Just in case you want to research Dankey Kang.
SPOILER ALERT: This wasn't a real clue and response used in Final Jeopardy.
GTV Japan looks at the Donkey Kong Manga
Joe's Classic Video Games looks at the Donkey Kong arcade cabinet
Pawn Stars highlights an original Donkey Kong arcade cabinet
Mister Rogers visits Chef Brockett's bakery,
which happens to have a Donkey Kong cabinet.
(Episode 1514: Mister Rogers Talks About Games | February 10, 1983)
Part 1 of SpaceTime Junction's restoration of a Donkey Kong cabinet
Part 2 of SpaceTime Junction's restoration of a Donkey Kong cabinet
Jenxed Arcade restores a Donkey Kong cabinet (FULL PLAYLIST)
Fried Chili Cheese Dogs sketch based on Donkey Kong

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