I headcanon these games happening at the same time.
Donkey Kong was helping a young Pauline, meanwhile Yoshi was helping Baby Mario.
This also mean that Pauline is older than Mario.
DK needs the full Fire Emblem treatment in the next Smash
-redo DK’s moveset to add his Bananza abilities
-give Funky Kong most of DK’s old moveset
-add Dixie Kong
-add Void Kong
Donkey Kong Bananza is so good I had to stop myself from playing all night, which is a feeling I haven't had in awhile.
You only understand when you start playing but this isn't a 3D Mario game starring Donkey Kong.
It's a 3D Donkey Kong game starring Donkey Kong.