How was Donkey Kong create?

Donkey Kong was created by Nintendo in 1981, designed by Shigeru Miyamoto and his team. Initially conceived as a platform game featuring a character named "Jumpman" (who would later become Mario), the game centered around rescuing a damsel in distress from a giant ape named Donkey Kong. The game's innovative gameplay and engaging story helped it become a major success, solidifying Nintendo's place in the gaming industry. Donkey Kong is often credited with establishing the platformer genre and launching a franchise that continues to thrive today.