By Accessible at select retailers in Canada
We’re now under a week away from the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza, with Nintendo announcing it will be introducing more playable demos to the public.
If you find yourself in Canada, Nintendo of Canada has disclosed that there will be playable demos of the new game at chosen EB Games and Costco locations. You can try out DK’s latest adventure from 18th – 19th July at Costco Canada, and enjoy the new game at EB Games Canada on 19th – 20th July.
Here’s some PR, and below are the sites where this demo will be accessible:
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Traverse a vast underground realm—by smashing your way through!
Crash through nearly anything using the raw might of Donkey Kong! Smash through barriers, carve paths with your fists, punch straight down into the earth, and even rip off chunks of land to swing and toss in groundbreaking exploration—the more you obliterate, the more areas open for navigation.
Team up with DK and his friend, Pauline, as they explore deep underground—and uncover that this hidden world is much more than it appears on the surface. Discover diverse settings such as dry canyons, lush forests, and icy tundra as you peel back the layers of the world!
Costco Canada
July 18-19 from 10:30am-2:30pm local time
Alberta:
- Calgary (99 Heritage Gate SE)
- Edmonton (2616 91 St NW)
British Columbia:
- Richmond (9151 Bridgeport Rd)
- Burnaby (4500 Still Creek Drive)
Ontario:
- Vaughan (71 Colossus Drive)
- Markham (65 Kirkham Dr)
- Woodbridge (55 New Huntington Rd)
Quebec:
- Laval (2999 A. Jean-Noel-Lavoie)
- Montreal (1015 Rue du Marche-Central)
- Saint-Bruno (1000 Boul Des Promenades)
EB Games Canada
July 19-20 from 11:30am-3:30pm local time
Alberta:
- Calgary (6455 Macleod Trail)
- Calgary (3625 Shaganappi Trail NW)
- Edmonton (5015 111 St. NW)
- Edmonton (D106-8882 170 St NW)
British Columbia:
- Richmond (#1512 – 6551 No 3 Rd)
- Burnaby (#1159 – 4700 Kingsway)
Ontario:
- Vaughan (245-1 Bass Pro Mills Dr)
- Toronto (267 Yonge St)
Quebec:
- Lasalle (7077 Bd Newman Blvd)
- Rosemere (401 Boulevard Labelle)
- Saint-Bruno (274 Boulevard Promenades)
Donkey Kong Bananza will be released on 17th July 2025. Discover more about this forthcoming launch in our latest preview, and a complete review will follow next week. Demos for Donkey Kong Bananza have also been observed in the US.
Will you be testing this game before making a purchase? Share your thoughts in the comments.
[source nintendo.com]
Liam is a news writer and reviewer for Hookshot Media. He has been covering games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong enthusiast of many legendary video game characters.