Lego Unveils Functional Donkey Kong Arcade Machine Set, Approved by Miyamoto

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Lego has launched a new Donkey Kong arcade cabinet set designed by Carl Merriam, known for previous Nintendo-themed builds like the Game Boy and Piranha Plant sets. The set features a basic playable game with a working joystick, drawing comparisons to Lego's earlier functional pinball machine. In the game, the Jumpman character — the precursor to Mario — cannot reach the top on his own, staying true to a simplified arcade experience. Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto has reportedly expressed approval of the set.

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