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.
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.
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.
LunarAura @ Jul 16th 2008 2:09PM
This looks fun. AAA title. Haters can suck a big one.
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!
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 :(
Armani @ Jul 16th 2008 2:33PM
Awesome! Between this and Wario Land Shake, I'm not completely giving up on Nintendo yet.
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
Levi @ Jul 16th 2008 3:00PM
Isn't Super Star the definitive Kirby game in the whole series? I never played it because I thought I was too cool for school towards the end of the SNES lifespan. I will happily pick this up when it comes out. Why on earth did Nintendo forget to mention this during their keynote?
I'm also glad that NOA is refraining from making Kirby look pissed on the box art. Finally.