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 (63)
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 3:00PM Levi Partridge said
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.
I'm also glad that NOA is refraining from making Kirby look pissed on the box art. Finally.
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 3:00PM samfish said
Yay! Kirby games are always awesome fun (if not a bit simple). Easily a day 1 purchase!
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 3:06PM Jacksons said
I played the hell out of this on the SNES, I wish this was a sequel!
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 3:24PM (Unverified) said
At least they didn't put that "Angry Kirby" on the box to make Kirby look urban and mean. heh
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 3:31PM Street Corner Flasher said
Kirby Super Star Ultra? I would have gone an even more ridiculous route and named it Supreme Mega Kirby Super Star Ultra Ultimate Unlimited.
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 3:50PM Rankore said
Kirby is an awesome character, and Kirby games are fun as hell. Kirby owns my soul!
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 3:53PM puerrican85 said
Throwback reformed!!
I'll definitely cope this one as I loved the snes version, f-ing A. Chrono Trigger and Kirby soon is a dream.
I'll definitely cope this one as I loved the snes version, f-ing A. Chrono Trigger and Kirby soon is a dream.
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 4:06PM (Unverified) said
This resumes my thoughts about the matter pretty well
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oy8TR_jSo7Y&feature=related
Not Rick roll
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=oy8TR_jSo7Y&feature=related
Not Rick roll
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 4:12PM (Unverified) said
YES! BEST KIRBY GAME EVER GETS BETTER!
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 4:28PM SoCoolCurt said
why the hell didnt they show this yesterday? i would have been excited about this. Kirby kicks ass!
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 5:45PM Zamzoph said
Hurray! I get to be traumatized by Marx again like I did as a child! =D
Posted: Jul 16th 2008 7:39PM xGearSecondx said
Does anyone else LOVE the mess out of the boxart, I mean seriously!? I think it looks great! :D
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