In a nostalgic rush, Nintendo released a MyNintendo Platinum Points reward offering-the customizable Donkey Kong Bananza icons-and people are going crazy. These icons will be available until August 13, 6 p.m. PT, and rotate on a weekly basis. So anyone who snoozes will lose. And based on the reactions online, even one person would like to lose.
At first, what exactly are we talking about? If you have been hoarding those Platinum Points like a digital dragon (you know who you are), now is the time to cash in. The icons feature characters and items from the classic Donkey Kong series, updated with new designs every week. Small, yet delightful ways to jazz up the Switch profiles. Honestly, the points should have been worth something- anything really- besides wallpapers that no one’s interested in after one week.
But oh, the drama! People are half excited, half sceptical, with some already plotting their icon choices. “All my points are about to disappear,” joked @TheSilver1987, while @Mr_MD10 declared, “I’m gonna collect them all!” Meanwhile, @ExpandDong15 and their crew are already in the cray room waiting for Wave 2 with a “Let’s gooooooo” worthy of a midnight launch event.
Also, there’s the thing about Diddy Kong. @t6TZMEUaZf37308 clutched to hope like it was the last banana in the crate: “No Diddy icon… YET! (he doesn’t have a render for this game afaik so he probably won’t get an icon BUT I CAN STAY HOPEFUL).” @The_Hypist, on the other hand, was a bit more realistic: “So many people are gonna rock the K. Rool icon when it’s available I know it.” Classic.
On the other hand, some might not be so sure. @Jet_Stream222 throws out the classic, “Nah I’m good lol,” while @MetroplexPrimus takes a stab at Nintendo reputation: “Given how bad Nintendo is these days, hell no to Switch 2!” Ouch. But @Ashton68781988 wasn’t having any of that and shot back: “Nintendo is not bad.” Indeed, the discussion surely is alive.
Not forgetting there are Switch 2 talks. @VorxDargo_ tries hard to find some stock: “Every local video game store in my area has been out since launch! So much for enough for all huh?” Meanwhile, @LOSTLEAD8R is already begging for achievements on the unannounced console. Very bold move.
The real kicker? The spoiler drama. @g_stanczak teased, “I won’t post spoilers here, but are these all the icons, or is the character we all want to see getting an icon?” Cut to @Neonclown_8 dragging them: “’I won’t post spoilers’ (proceeds to make a spoiler anyways).” Classic.
At the end of the day, this is peak Nintendo—giving players something to obsess over, argue about, and ultimately enjoy. Whether you’re here for the icons, the chaos, or just to flex your Platinum Points hoard, one thing’s clear: Donkey Kong’s still got that banana-powered grip on gamers’ hearts. Now excuse me while I go redeem everything before the deadline hits.
