# Revived Rare Video Games Donkey Kong 3: Daigyakushuu is Now Playable for Retro Game Fans By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-kong-3-daigyakushuu References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/2/rare-donkey-kong-3-game-online) & [comicbook](http://comicbook.com/gaming/2018/02/26/long-lost-donkey-kong-game-the-great-counterattack-nintendo/) The ultra-rare Donkey Kong 3: Daigyakushuu is now available under the title Donkey Kong 3: The Great Counterattack. The elusive title was first licensed by [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-kong-arcade-cabinet) in the early 80s and was developed alongside Hudson Soft. The game saw a release in Japan, but sadly never made its way to American shores. That is until now, thanks to dedicated fans of the series Donkey Kong 3: Daigyakushuu is now playable on [modern devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-console). The modern Donkey Kong 3: Daigyakushuu was created by a dedicated fan group that began their endeavor after purchasing a rare copy of the game for $415. From there the group extracted all of the game's data and created a version that could be played through and X1 emulator. The emulated version of the game does include a number of new features, making it more of a sequel to Donkey Kong 3, but does preserve the original 20 stages of the original. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Revival of Rare Video Games:** The re-release of rare video games presents an opportunity for collectors and retro game enthusiasts to experience classic titles. - **Fan-made Game Development:** Dedicated fan groups creating playable versions of rare games showcase the potential for unique and innovative game development outside of traditional channels. - **Preservation of Gaming History:** The extraction and emulation of rare games allows for the preservation and accessibility of gaming history for future generations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Game Collecting:** The re-release of rare video games creates opportunities for collectors to acquire valuable and sought-after titles. - **Retro Gaming Accessories:** The revival of rare video games encourages a market for retro gaming accessories such as controllers and consoles to enhance the nostalgic gaming experience. - **Independent Game Development:** The success of fan-made game development showcases an opportunity for independent game developers to create unique and innovative titles outside of the mainstream gaming industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Inspired Large Scale Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donkey-kong-arcade-cabinet.md) - [Classic Platforming Game Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-vs-donkey-kong.md) - [Re-Released Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banjokazooie.md) - [Re-Released Retro Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-nukem-collection.md) - [Remastered Third-Person Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duke-nukem-collection-2.md) - [Retro Game Service Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-3.md) - [Modern-Retro Handheld Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kien.md) - [Re-Imagined Deluxe Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stanley-parable.md) - [Revamped Dual-Stick Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metroid-prime-remastered-game.md)