Nintendo just tweeted this picture.

I can't wait. Loved the wii version and cant wait to replay it on my 3DS XL in nice awesome 3D.

Who else is excited?

Did we get an NA date yet?

No not yet. Strange

Hmm. NA usually gets games before EU does. I'm not worried though; DK is one of Nintendo's biggest franchises. We're bound to get a release date soon.

Yeah, I'm definitely getting this!

I don't care if Europe gets it sooner, but I'd really appreciate a release date for the American version.

Just announced via Facebook - May 24 in NA!!!

Thanks. @xBASSxMONSTAx Put this in the 1st post, it'll be easier to see.

Can't wait!!! I've never played the original, thinking about gettin' this version of the game. May 24th is a good date for me! _{/me makes note of that Friday on his calendar.}

Here's the picture Nintendo put on their facebook page. lol

I thought that pic was pretty clever.

can't wait, never played the wii version
already pre ordered

That's certainly sooner than I was expecting (I was expecting something like November 2013). I do have to admit I'm a bit worried this could be a very, very vanilla port though, which would definitely put me off buying it (vanilla as in few additions).

well it doesn't really matter to me (if there are no additions) since i never played the original, but we'll see
i have to agree, may 24th is definitely sooner than i was expecting as well

looking forward to it!

Awesome! The simultaneous release is excellent news!

I have the Wii version but I'll probably get it just for the portability- I love having platformers on the go!

Donkey Kong official Boxart. Looks awesome:

Why no Japan release date?

Will be skipping it.

Excited half. I didnt play the Wii version, seem to fit the 3DS very well. The game seems great. I'm happy.
But... not really... cause a remake of a not old game... seriously?... -_-
I would have prefer Monster Games to work on something new, or at least that doesn't already exist :/

what i don't understand is why we can't just download all these games on release day?
why isn't it possible to simply download that game, same with kid icarus, street fighter, resident evil and tons of other 3DS games?

and why can't we download all the ds games... like chrono trigger, the world ends with you, etc.
there's really just a handful of retail games for downloa via Nintendo eShop, quite shocking/sad/annoying : /