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'''Conker the Squirrel''' is the protagonist of the ''[[Wikipedia:Conker (series)|Conker]]'' series of games made by [[Rare Ltd.]] He is a long-time friend of [[Diddy Kong]], and he made his debut appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' alongside [[Banjo]]. Just like Banjo, he would later appear in a series of his own games. While currently portrayed by Rare as a vulgar, adult-oriented figure (as seen in mature-rated games such as ''[[wikipedia:Conker's Bad Fur Day|Conker's Bad Fur Day]]'' and {{wp|Conker: Live & Reloaded|its Xbox remake}}), Conker | '''Conker the Squirrel''' is the protagonist of the ''[[Wikipedia:Conker (series)|Conker]]'' series of games made by [[Rare Ltd.]] He is a long-time friend of [[Diddy Kong]], and he made his debut appearance in ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' alongside [[Banjo]]. Just like Banjo, he would later appear in a series of his own games. While currently portrayed by Rare as a vulgar, adult-oriented figure (as seen in mature-rated games such as ''[[wikipedia:Conker's Bad Fur Day|Conker's Bad Fur Day]]'' and {{wp|Conker: Live & Reloaded|its Xbox remake}}), Conker debuted as a cheery and playful character, as seen in his debut appearance, and his debut solo game, {{wp|Conker's Pocket Tales}}. | ||
In | In 2002, Rare was sold to {{wp|Microsoft}}, causing [[Nintendo]] to lose the rights to the ''Conker'' franchise. As a result, when ''[[Diddy Kong Racing DS]]'' was released, Conker was replaced by [[Dixie Kong]]. While Conker is not in the game, his theme music is still incorporated into the selection screen theme song. | ||
==History== | |||
===''Diddy Kong Racing''=== | |||
[[File:DKR Conker artwork.png|thumb|200px|right|Conker, riding his car in ''Diddy Kong Racing'']] | |||
In the storyline of ''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'', Diddy Kong, with help from [[Squawks|Squawks the Parrot]], manages to contact Conker, asking for help in defeating the evil [[Wizpig]]. Conker answers Diddy's plea and ventures to [[Timber's Island]] to help in the quest to drive Wizpig off the island. | |||
Conker is a middleweight racer, but his vehicles have heavyweight attributes, featuring above average speed, and below average acceleration and turning. His top speed without bananas, shared with [[Bumper]] and [[Timber]], is 56.5 mph. | |||
===''N-Gang''=== | |||
====Freeze Frame==== | |||
Conker briefly made a cameo in the ''[[N-Gang]]'' comic "[[N-Gang#Freeze Frame|Freeze Frame]]". | |||
===''Mario no Bōken Land''=== | |||
Conker makes a brief, unspeaking cameo in the ''Diddy Kong Racing'' segment of ''[[Mario no Bōken Land]]'', titled "Go Go Diddy!". He is shown competing in a race, in fifth place. | |||
===''Minecraft''=== | |||
Originally exclusive to the {{wp|Xbox 360}} and {{wp|Xbox One}} versions of the game, Conker and a few other Microsoft-exclusive characters (including Banjo) appear as playable skins in the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions of ''[[Minecraft]]'' through an update on January 30, 2018. Technically, this marks Conker's first game appearance alongside Diddy Kong since ''Diddy Kong Racing''. | Originally exclusive to the {{wp|Xbox 360}} and {{wp|Xbox One}} versions of the game, Conker and a few other Microsoft-exclusive characters (including Banjo) appear as playable skins in the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo Switch]] versions of ''[[Minecraft]]'' through an update on January 30, 2018. Technically, this marks Conker's first game appearance alongside Diddy Kong since ''Diddy Kong Racing''. | ||
===''4-koma Gag Battle''=== | |||
Conker appears throughout the ''[[4-koma Gag Battle]]'' manga adaptation of ''Diddy Kong Racing''. | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Conker DKR front art.png|''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' | Conker DKR front art.png|''[[Diddy Kong Racing]]'' | ||
Conker3.png| | Conker3.png|''Diddy Kong Racing'' | ||
ConkerDKR.png|''Diddy Kong Racing'' in-game model | |||
Conker-CSS-DKR.png|''Diddy Kong Racing'' driver mugshot | |||
Conker-CSS-DKR.png| | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 18:26, August 30, 2020
Template:Character-infobox Conker the Squirrel is the protagonist of the Conker series of games made by Rare Ltd. He is a long-time friend of Diddy Kong, and he made his debut appearance in Diddy Kong Racing alongside Banjo. Just like Banjo, he would later appear in a series of his own games. While currently portrayed by Rare as a vulgar, adult-oriented figure (as seen in mature-rated games such as Conker's Bad Fur Day and its Xbox remake), Conker debuted as a cheery and playful character, as seen in his debut appearance, and his debut solo game, Conker's Pocket Tales.
In 2002, Rare was sold to Microsoft, causing Nintendo to lose the rights to the Conker franchise. As a result, when Diddy Kong Racing DS was released, Conker was replaced by Dixie Kong. While Conker is not in the game, his theme music is still incorporated into the selection screen theme song.
History
Diddy Kong Racing
In the storyline of Diddy Kong Racing, Diddy Kong, with help from Squawks the Parrot, manages to contact Conker, asking for help in defeating the evil Wizpig. Conker answers Diddy's plea and ventures to Timber's Island to help in the quest to drive Wizpig off the island.
Conker is a middleweight racer, but his vehicles have heavyweight attributes, featuring above average speed, and below average acceleration and turning. His top speed without bananas, shared with Bumper and Timber, is 56.5 mph.
N-Gang
Freeze Frame
Conker briefly made a cameo in the N-Gang comic "Freeze Frame".
Mario no Bōken Land
Conker makes a brief, unspeaking cameo in the Diddy Kong Racing segment of Mario no Bōken Land, titled "Go Go Diddy!". He is shown competing in a race, in fifth place.
Minecraft
Originally exclusive to the Xbox 360 and Xbox One versions of the game, Conker and a few other Microsoft-exclusive characters (including Banjo) appear as playable skins in the Wii U and Nintendo Switch versions of Minecraft through an update on January 30, 2018. Technically, this marks Conker's first game appearance alongside Diddy Kong since Diddy Kong Racing.
4-koma Gag Battle
Conker appears throughout the 4-koma Gag Battle manga adaptation of Diddy Kong Racing.
Gallery
Diddy Kong Racing
Diddy Kong Racing in-game model
Diddy Kong Racing driver mugshot
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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| Japanese | コンカー Konkā |
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| Russian | Конкер Konker |
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| Spanish | Conker |
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Trivia
- Conker signs his name as "Conker T. Squirrel", indicating his middle name is literally "The" and his last name is "Squirrel".
- Conker's theme instrument is a flute or piccolo.
- The name Conker comes from the horse-chestnut which is known in Britain as a conker and is the typical food of squirrels.
- A rejected 2004 video game pitch idea would have included Conker (in his Conker's Bad Fur Day appearance) racing in Diddy Kong Racing Adventure. He would have had explosive nuts as his special move, but the idea never came into fruition.
External links
- Conker the Squirrel on Conker Wiki
