Overlooked@E3: Kirby Super Star Ultra

by James Ransom-Wiley { Jul 16th 2008 at 2:00PM }

You'd think for all his years of good service, Kirby would deserve a shout-out during the Nintendo E3 2008 keynote -- at least a spot in a video montage. But no, Kirb got the shaft, and if you weren't already keeping tabs on the pink puff, you'd have no idea Nintendo was releasing a (somewhat) new Kirby title for DS -- one of only five first party DS games scheduled for release during the remainder of the year. Exploring Nintendo's E3 press site, we've discovered confirmation that Kirby Super Star Ultra (a remake of the ultraless SNES game) is still on track for a September 22 release.

Super Star Ultra will feature all of the original game's modes, plus "new adventures," including three, touch-controlled minigames (Kirby Card Swipe, Kirby on the Draw and Snack Tracks) that support up to 4 players via DS Download Play. With multiple cartridges, two players can play the adventure mode, with one assuming the roles of "Helpers," clones of Kirby's foes created with a new ability.

Gallery: Kirby Super Star Ultra

Tags: e3-2008, hal-laboratory, kirby, kirby-super-star-ultra

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)

Fernando Rocker @ Jul 16th 2008 2:03PM

Me heart Kirby =p

Fernando Rocker @ Jul 16th 2008 2:33PM

This is a video I recorded yesterday. Is me just after the Nintendo conferece =(

http://i37.tinypic.com/mh3urp.jpg

tmacairjordan87 @ Jul 16th 2008 3:00PM

That has to be one of the funniest things I've seen on the internet in a long long time. Well done.

Jacksons @ Jul 16th 2008 3:01PM

Lmao Fernando, you and me both.

Cesaria (cesariatic.wordpress.com) @ Jul 16th 2008 4:09PM

That was amazing Fernando. + a billion internets

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jul 16th 2008 4:24PM

lol that is hilarious, and sadly how we all felt yesterday.

Heh @ Jul 16th 2008 2:05PM

It was overlooked for a reason.

CJC @ Jul 16th 2008 2:07PM

Because it's too awesome for human minds to fathom?

BPM [MSN: BPMdotEXE @ hotmail.com] @ Jul 16th 2008 2:35PM

You're too slow!

samfish @ Jul 16th 2008 2:54PM

C'mon! Step it up already!

(your trolling, that is.)

Zertoss @ Jul 16th 2008 3:00PM

*flip, fold arms, point and grin*

giantenemycrab @ Jul 16th 2008 6:30PM

I don't know what you are talking about. Kirby is cooler than ice. This game will be awesome.

Shadow El @ Jul 16th 2008 2:06PM

I loved the original Super Star, but I'll wait and see if the DS version is enough of an improvement to warrant getting it...

Vaitork @ Jul 16th 2008 2:35PM

Having missed the Kirby-wagon during all these years (except for Kirby 64 and Canvas Curse), I believe this will be a nice addition to my ever-growing DS collection.

LunarAura @ Jul 16th 2008 2:09PM

This looks fun. AAA title. Haters can suck a big one.

Rollins @ Jul 16th 2008 2:07PM

One of the best later SNES games, period. I'm starting to consider a DS.

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 16th 2008 2:07PM

Me hate Kirby >:(

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 16th 2008 2:11PM

Its just a joke people settle down, a little Fernando jab if you will. lol Never played a kirby game. Probably never will. My buddy on the other hand, well lets just say his gamertag contained Kirby in it.

*facepalm

Fernando Rocker @ Jul 16th 2008 2:12PM

oh, check the screens.

Is actually a pretty good platformer, with a lot of power ups.

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 16th 2008 2:49PM

See, Nintendo fanboys are the most vicious. Split second votedowns confirmed! lmao! Cool Fernando, ni sabia que era un platformer este juego.

samfish @ Jul 16th 2008 2:56PM

Saying you hate Kirby is like joking about murdering kittens.
It just ain't funny, Fenix...just......ain't.........funny.

tsk tsk!

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 16th 2008 3:34PM

"Its just a joke people settle down"

samfish @ Jul 16th 2008 4:38PM

KITTEN KILLER!

Shaq-Fu @ Jul 16th 2008 4:54PM

Fenix, STFU. We get it, Kirby isn't a space marine, so you cant buy this game. We know the 360Fanboy Code of Conduct.

ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force) @ Jul 17th 2008 5:09AM

"We get it, Kirby isn't a space marine"

ONE CAN DREAM

Shimrra @ Jul 16th 2008 2:08PM

LOL damn I was just playing this on my SNES.

Dopple Boppler @ Jul 16th 2008 2:08PM

Now this is what I've been waiting for; Kirby Superstar freaking rocks. YO-YO POWER~!

finaldarklord @ Jul 16th 2008 3:39PM

Fuck your yo-yo.

Its all about 2P being Wheelie and 1P riding him. FUCK YEAR!

Shignami @ Jul 16th 2008 5:30PM

I'm sorry, I can't hear you over how awesome yo-yo's Down-Up-A is.

Para @ Jul 16th 2008 7:32PM

I loved the co-op in kirby super star. Thinking of playing this on the DS with people all around = win.

rivaldi22 @ Jul 16th 2008 2:10PM

Kirby Super Star was a great SNES game. I'm actually looking forward to this.

Nigeria: SSBB: 0731-6347-2110 @ Jul 16th 2008 2:12PM

I'm glad this is getting a release, as I never owned a Super Nintendo and missed out this, but I would have preferred a VC release. I really don't want to go on another whine about the VC, so I won't. Let's just say if this game would have renewed my interest in that service.

Nigeria: SSBB: 0731-6347-2110 @ Jul 16th 2008 2:14PM

"Let's just say this game would have renewed my interest in that service."

My grammar is all over the place today.

Red Leader @ Jul 16th 2008 2:13PM

One of my earlier, fonder child-hood memories takes me back to a time when I beat Kirby's Dreamland. Man, good times.

Snowblind @ Jul 16th 2008 2:14PM

Have to admit, I never played any of the Kirby games, but I've always wanted to, and this definitely looks interesting.

This is the type of thing Nintendo really should have shown during their conference..

Fernando Rocker @ Jul 16th 2008 2:15PM

I hope they announce something better in the private conference

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=327377

Fernando Rocker @ Jul 16th 2008 2:17PM

It was a rumour: Now is confirmed. 3 pm

http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=1507

samfish @ Jul 16th 2008 3:02PM

Oh Fernando. As one of your friends from Nintendo-Land, I say with with only your well being in mind.

DON'T GET YOUR HOPES UP.

Shaq-Fu @ Jul 16th 2008 2:15PM

OMG YES!!!! THIS GAME IS GOING TO SUCK!!! Now, let me have the chance to play through the whole game as Meta Knight, and its Day 1 with a 3 month pre order

Levi @ Jul 16th 2008 3:01PM

You are correct sir. There will be loads of sucking in this game.

FSK405K @ Jul 16th 2008 2:16PM

Cool, Kirby's Super Star was wicked fun alone. I'm curious to see how much better it is with friends. And if I was 15 again, I might actually consider playing it.

Zertoss @ Jul 16th 2008 2:20PM

I never owned Kirby Super Star, but I rented it a lot. This game, among others, made me wish I had an allowance when I was a kid.

Funkfrost @ Jul 16th 2008 2:23PM

W00t! I am now happy. -excited-

TheOverlord#2 can has Animals Crossing? @ Jul 16th 2008 2:26PM

Can't wait, I love Kirby games! Born in the SNES - N64 era so I haven't had a chance to play this!

Armani @ Jul 16th 2008 2:33PM

Awesome! Between this and Wario Land Shake, I'm not completely giving up on Nintendo yet.

Brittany @ Jul 16th 2008 2:31PM

I loved this game, I played all the way through it again not too long ago. I wish it was a sequel instead of a remake :(

343 Guilty Fart @ Jul 16th 2008 2:33PM

So this isn't going to be like Canvas Curse? That had one of the greatest interfaces. Shoot.

Shaq-Fu @ Jul 16th 2008 2:37PM

Where is that picture of a Shark and a Gorilla high-fiving each other when you need it?

BPM [MSN: BPMdotEXE @ hotmail.com] @ Jul 16th 2008 2:37PM

Gasp! They're making a US Kirby box without an angry Kirby on it!

I guess NOA finally remembered that Kirby's forte is being cute, not being tough.

Shaq-Fu @ Jul 16th 2008 2:46PM

Microsofts LIPS trailer forebearer to my feelings about this

i did before and had my share
it didn't lead nowhere
i would go along with someone like you
it doesn't matter what you did
who you were hanging with
we could stick around and see this night through

and we don't care about the young folks
talkin' 'bout the young style