![]() I shook my head in disbelief as the flood of details began to surface. He was swinging on bells, transforming into cars, unraveling a yarn dragon, and collecting beads. The trailer showed Kirby traversing in a world of yarn, with gentle music playing in the background. The new game was called Kirby’s Epic Yarn. And wait, what’s this? There’s a picture of Kirby on the screen…they’re talking about him! Oh my god, it’s finally coming! Our messiah has come at last! The 3DS, Nintendo’s latest iteration of the DS, induced dropped jaws everywhere with three-dimensional technology and with the glorious return of Kid Icarus. A new Zelda was announced in the form of Skyward Sword, and Donkey Kong Country fans were finally getting another sequel to their beloved trilogy. Then came this year’s E3, in which we had an explosion of new games. The sting of not having a new title for the little guy on a home console for over seven years echoed in our minds. In the meantime, Kirby continued his adventuring career on the handheld Nintendo DS with some excellent adventures, but alas, something felt amiss. Nintendo’s silent treatment enforced a gradual halt to our cheers, and as the years went by, Kirby’s spot on the release schedule became something of a joke. Sure enough, his name was imprinted on the Wii release schedule, but the excitement would not last for long. It was then announced that upcoming Gamecube games were to be ported to the Wii, and we took this as a sign that our favorite puffball would eventually receive the same treatment. The unnamed Kirby title remained on Nintendo’s release list for what seemed like forever, but there was not one speck of information as to why it was taking so long. ![]() We never heard about that game ever again. It was Kirby Super Star on a modern console, and we couldn’t be happier. ![]() Just as in Super Star, the game used partners as a form of multiplayer, but this time you could use four players! The action was explosive, and every ability was just as flexible as they were on the Super Nintendo. New and old abilities were unveiled, and they all looked incredible. At the following year’s E3 Conference, the trailer below was shown. There was no other information regarding to the game, which was typical for a Nintendo game. Best of all, numerous features showcased in the pictures such as teaming up with partners and Kirby’s trademark hats, were no doubt nods to what was Kirby’s greatest moment: Kirby Super Star on the Super Nintendo. The classic side scrolling action, of which the series never once abandoned, remained present. Screenshots quickly followed, and each of the areas and characters depicted were vivid, colorful, and gorgeous, all of which were essential for a Kirby title. In late 2004, a new Kirby game was announced for the Gamecube, Nintendo’s previous home console.
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