Kirby

The Kirby game franchise stars the adorable pink blob with a voracious appetite. Kirby games have covered the 2D and 3D platformer genre for decades and are set across multiple consoles, with plenty of spin-offs along the way. Kirby’s unique ability allows him to suck up enemies to gain their powers.

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Kirby: 10 Most Iconic Villains, Ranked

Kirby has made multiple enemies throughout his adventures, but these particular villains are arguably the most iconic of the bunch.

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Masahiro Sakurai Reveals When The Finale Of His YouTube Series Will Be Released

Super Smash Bros. series creator Masahiro Sakurai reveals when the final episode of his YouTube series will be released.

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Kirby Took 2024 Off
2024 Sees One Classic Nintendo Franchise Taking a Break

Nintendo has maintained its dominant position in the gaming industry for over thirty years due in large part to its impressive catalog of exclusive franchises. Among these, Kirby has been one of Nintendo's most dependable series for over a decade, with the character first introduced in Kirby's Dream Land on the Game Boy in 1992. However, 2024 has seen a rare pause in Kirby releases, marking only the third time since 2010 that a new entry hasn’t been added to the franchise. This hiatus has led fans to speculate about what might be next for the pink puffball.

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2024 Will Mark a Rare Hiccup for a Classic Nintendo Franchise

A select few Nintendo franchises have received regular attention in recent years, but one big name has mysteriously been left on the shelf for 2024.

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Best Kirby Games Ever, Ranked

In the past 30 years, Nintendo have released too many Kirby games to count, but only a few of them can be considered the very best.

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Nintendo Wii U Ports That May Have Missed the Switch, But Should Come to Switch 2

The Switch has given a second life to many Wii U games, but not everything from Nintendo's underselling 8th-generation console has made the jump.

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A New Kirby Game Would Face a Major Fork in the Road

It's only a matter of time before a new Kirby game graces players, but after the series' latest title, developers face a big decision moving forward.

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Nintendo World Championships NES Edition Explained

Announced during the recent Nintendo Direct, Nintendo World Championships NES Edition will offer some exciting challenges for classic NES games.

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Rumor: Wii U Exclusive from 2015 Could Be Making a Comeback on Switch

More evidence surfaces that suggests a Wii U exclusive originally released in 2015 could be coming to the Nintendo Switch.

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Biomorph Devs Talk Combining Kirby and Hollow Knight

The Best War Games chats with Biomorph's developers about challenges they faced in allowing players to become their enemies in a Metroidvania.

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8 Nintendo Franchises With The Most Games

Nintendo is the source of many iconic video game franchises, but some of them feature more entries than others.

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Nintendo Could be Porting a Popular Wii U Game to Switch

A recent trademark filing suggests that Nintendo may be planning to bring a popular Wii U game to the Switch, following a pattern of recent ports.

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Best NES Game From Every Year Of The Console's Life
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The NES' prominence as a home console simply can't be overlooked, especially with these top-tier titles from the console's life.

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Animal Crossing Player Plants Incredible Flower Garden That Looks Like Kirby

One incredibly dedicated Animal Crossing player creates an amazing flower garden inspired by Kirby, the iconic Nintendo character.

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Best Animated Series Based On Nintendo Games, Ranked

Countless iconic franchises exist because of Nintendo, but not all of them managed to get an animated series. Here are the best ones that did.

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8 Best Anti-Hero Nintendo Characters, Ranked

These Nintendo characters walk the fine line between good and evil.

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Kirby: Best Co-Op Games, Ranked

Fans of Kirby who are looking for an entry to play with a friend have plenty of titles to choose from, but these are the best co-op options by far.

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McDonald's Happy Meals Adding Kirby Toys for Some Customers

McDonald's reveals a brand-new collaboration with Nintendo, as a series of Kirby toys will be available to consumers at some locations.

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7 Most Heroic Characters From Nintendo

Nintendo games are home to some of the most iconic characters in gaming history. Here are the most heroic ones of the bunch.

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7 Most Evil Characters From Nintendo

Nintendo is the source of countless iconic video game protagonists, but it has also produced some truly great villains. Here are the most evil ones.