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Wednesday23rd Mar 2022
Round Up The Reviews Are In For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
What's the verdict?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is right around the corner and it's looking like our favourite pink hero's venture into 3D is a resounding success. Ahead of its release, we've put together a round up of some of the reviews released so far. Before we do so, however, make sure you check out our own review on Nintendo Life. We gave...
Tuesday22nd Mar 2022
News The First Review For Kirby And The Forgotten Land Is Now In
Edge publishes its verdict
Following on from the incredibly enticing demo for Kirby and the Forgotten Land (which is out now, by the way), the first review for the full game has been published by Edge Magazine, and it's looking pretty positive! The full review will be available in issue 370 of the magazine, but excerpts of the verdict have been...
News 30th Anniversary Kirby Merch Is The Perfect Complement To Kirby And The Forgotten Land
Out in Japan April 27th
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is just around the corner, and those lucky folks in Japan can celebrate with some lovely 30th Anniversary merch releasing on April 27th. The star of the show is a Kirby plush, showcasing our favourite "mutant marshmallow" sleeping soundly on a star, with the 30th Anniversary branding stamped on...
Monday21st Mar 2022
Random Nintendo's Kirby Adverts Used To Be Much Grittier
Kirby's Nolan phase
The Kirby series is known for its all-ages appeal, with bright colours, accessible gameplay, and the simple fact that Kirby is just so round and squishy. With Kirby and the Forgotten Land launching this week, we're seeing a lot of advertisements for the new entry, including a recent trailer that highlighted the wonderful...
Tuesday15th Mar 2022
News My Nintendo Store Adds Kirby Pre-Order Bonuses, amiibo Restocks And Stunning Figures (UK)
Cuteness overload
In celebration of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which launches on 25th March 2022, the My Nintendo Store UK has added an array of excellent Kirby goodies for your perusal. First up, as we've already detailed in our Kirby and the Forgotten Land pre-order guide, all pre-orders of the game made at My Nintendo Store either physically...
Thursday10th Mar 2022
Random Is 32 Kirby Otamatones Too Many Kirby Otamatones?
Or is it not ENOUGH
Everyone loves Otamatone, the weird instrument that has a face! But what if that face was the same face as recognisable spherical icon, Kirby? It's an easy crossover, and it's been done — not once, not twice, but thrice! There are three sizes of Kirbtamatone, the smallest of which (the Melody version) comes pre-programmed with...
Monday7th Mar 2022
Random You Can Now Buy Glow In The Dark Kirby And Waddle Dee Plushies
A little round friend to take with you anywhere
If you're looking for a companion (or five) to play the upcoming Kirby and the Forgotten Land in the cool, dark evenings, then we've got just the thing for you. Japanese toy company Takara Tomy has released a brand new line of Kirby toys that — wait for it — glow in the dark! How does Kirby even...
Thursday3rd Mar 2022
News Nintendo Japan Can Make Kirby Eat Your Switch OLED Box, If You Want
Box Mouth Kirby
Kirby is too powerful. He can eat a car. He can eat a cone. And now he's coming for your Nintendo Switch. But only if you live in Japan! On the Nintendo Japan website, you can now buy — for no extra cost — a special Kirby Mouthful Mode box, if you purchase a new Nintendo Switch OLED. Stocks are limited, so get it while you can!...
News A Kirby And The Forgotten Land Demo Is Out Now
Nintendo unleashes an excellent new overview trailer, too
As you may have seen, we've shared our first hands on impressions of Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and it's looking like it could be a hoot later this month. We can all see for ourselves, though, as a demo is out now on the eShop (we've checked it's there for both EU and NA stores)! It had...
Hands On Kirby And The Forgotten Land: More 'Super Mario 3D World' Than 'Mario Odyssey'
Or should that be 'Super Kirby 3D World'?
It's closing in on six months since we got our first look at Kirby's upcoming 3D adventure, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, and the reaction to the initial Nintendo Direct teaser back in September last year was certainly a positive one. Here's a game that gives the impression it isn't resting on the series'...
Video 9 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch In March 2022
Kirby, Triangle Strategy and even some Mario Kart DLC
Can you believe it? We're already in the third month of the year! 2022 is speeding along for the Nintendo Switch, and we've already had some big releases like Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The month of March is absolutely packed out. While Kirby and the Forgotten Land is probably the headline act,...
Tuesday1st Mar 2022
News Adorable Kirby Plushies Arrive In Time For Kirby And The Forgotten Land
And we want all of them
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is just around the corner, launching on Switch on 25th March. If you're as excited about the pink blob's upcoming adventure as we are, you'll probably be equally as excited about these adorable new plush toys. Available with worldwide shipping from Play-Asia, a range of Kirby toys are ready to...
Saturday26th Feb 2022
Video Nintendo Releases New Commercial For Kirby And The Forgotten Land, Out On Switch Next Month
The pink puff returns
Kirby is celebrating his 30th anniversary this year, and as part of this, Nintendo is releasing the all new adventure Kirby and the Forgotten Land for Switch. It'll arrive next month on 25th March, and ahead of the game's launch, Nintendo has been building excitement with all sorts of trailers. We most recently got a look at...
Friday25th Feb 2022
Video Check Out This Artisanal Range Of Mouthful Kirbys Made Out Of Clay
It's only a little bit terrifying
Prolific clay artist, North of the Border, has done it again: After making an incredible take on the Great Wave off Kanagawa with a Wind Waker twist, he's now made an entire set of Kirby Mouth figurines in anticipation of the upcoming Kirby and the Forgotten Land. There's Vending Mouth Kirby, Ring Kirby, Light Bulb...
Thursday24th Feb 2022
Video What If Mario Kart Let You Drive Car Mouth Kirby?
Mario Kirbt
Everyone loves Carby, the car who has been devoured by Kirby, but only halfway. Everyone also wants to drive Carby. Modder and genius RiazorMC has made that possible. Sort of. You can't actually play this build of Mario Kart, but let's cross our fingers for Car Mouth Kirby in Mario Kart 9! RiazorMC has taken some rather stunning footage...
Backirbypackirby
Kirby and the Forgotten Land, also known as "Breath of the Kirby" and "Nier: Kirbtomata" amongst fans that see a resemblance between the pink puff's latest outing and other recent open-world games, is due to come out on March 25th, 2022 — just one month from today. That means pre-order bonuses are still available, and although the...
Wednesday23rd Feb 2022
Random Nintendo Needs To Make This 'Mouthful Mode' Kirby Switch Case A Reality
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The February 2022 Nintendo Direct gave us our first glance of the best Kirby of all time: Mouthful Mode Kirby, who has eaten an entire car. Obviously, this spawned a lot of memes, mockups, and all sorts of Things That Kirby Ate, but we quite enjoy the simplicity of artist Mirac's 3D model of a Kirby Switch case: It's not even a good...
Monday14th Feb 2022
Random Brighten Your Beloved's Valentine's Day With A Downloadable Kirby Card
Because nothing says "I adore you" like a .pdf
In case you're forgetful — or just an old grouch — it's Valentine's Day, that heart-filled square on Cupid's calendar when lovers are variously delighted and/or obliged to gift each other cards, sweetmeats and other treats. Ahh, you can feel the amour in the air... If you've gone and forgotten,...
Friday11th Feb 2022
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Will Have amiibo Support, According To Nintendo Of Japan
Kirbiibo
Kirby and the Forgotten Land, also known as "the game where Kirby eats a car", is coming soon, and now we have confirmation that it will have extra goodies for anyone who owns a Kirby series amiibo. Here's the full list of amiibo that will provide extra in-game items: Kirby King Dedede Meta Knight Kirby (Smash Bros) King Dedede (Smash...
Wednesday9th Feb 2022
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Gets An Epic New Trailer
Karby is now a thing!
Even though it arrives soon on 25th March, Kirby and the Forgotten Land got a decent segment in the latest Nintendo Direct. It was a good 'un, too, as it introduced 'Mouthful Mode'. As you can see in the trailer Kirby can now transform into much bigger things, with some particularly inventive skills; Karby is an obvious stand...
Friday4th Feb 2022
News Nintendo And HAL Laboratory Have A "Variety Of Projects" Planned For Kirby's 30th Birthday Bash
The pink puff is about to get wild!
One of the next major releases en route to the Nintendo Switch is Kirby and the Forgotten Land, due out next month. This year also happens to mark 30 years of the pink puff, and as you might recall - Nintendo has some anniversary plans. It's reiterated this in its latest financial report, not only acknowledging...
Thursday3rd Feb 2022
News Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows For Major Upcoming Switch Games
Breath of the Wild 2 still on for 2022, Metroid Prime still TBA
Nintendo's latest financial report is live and the company has (re)published its upcoming release schedule. Below, we've listed the major Nintendo releases currently on the docket for 2022 — the announced ones, at least. The updated schedule includes January launches, so you'll find...
Tuesday25th Jan 2022
News Three Kirby amiibo Appear To Be Getting Reprints (North America)
Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede and Byleth, too
It was discovered earlier this month that the upcoming Switch release Kirby and the Forgotten Land would support amiibo functionality, and now in an update, it seems reprints of existing Kirby amiibo have been confirmed. Following on from a user
Sunday16th Jan 2022
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Nintendo Switch File Size Revealed
The pink puff's biggest adventure yet!
As we get closer to the release of Kirby and the Forgotten Land on the Nintendo Switch, more details are being revealed. In the latest update, we've got new information about the title's file size. According to the eShop and Nintendo's website listing, Kirby's new adventure will require 5.8GB of free space. It...
Thursday13th Jan 2022
News Nintendo Teases Upcoming Activities For Kirby's 30th Anniversary
"Coming soon"
Yesterday, Nintendo dropped a fantastic new trailer for Kirby and the Forgotten Land, also providing us with a solid release date of 25th March. As you might have spotted, the game just so happens to fall a month before Kirby's 30th anniversary, and it looks like Nintendo has some plans to celebrate. In amongst all the excitement...
News Kirby's New Switch Game Appears To Include amiibo Support
Are reprints of the pink puff on the way?
Co-op play is on the way to Kirby and the Forgotten Land, but one other thing that will apparently be in the game is amiibo support. According to Japan's My Nintendo Store, Kirby's latest adventure will support the popular line of figures. While there are no details about the amiibo that will be supported...
Wednesday12th Jan 2022
News Nintendo Releases An Awesome Wallpaper To Celebrate Kirby's 30th Anniversary
Too much cuteness
It's been a lovely day for Kirby fans, with Nintendo confirming that Kirby and the Forgotten Land is arriving on Switch on 25th March. It looks fantastic in a new trailer, too, so it's definitely jumping onto some wishlists. It is also the 30th Anniversary year for the pink puffball, and to celebrate Nintendo has released a...
Gallery 34 Glorious New Screenshots Of Kirby And The Forgotten Land
Story scenes, new areas and more shown off
You've probably already seen the news that Kirby and the Forgotten Land has been given a confirmed release date for Switch, but Nintendo's treated us to much more than a date today. On this page, you'll find a whopping 34 new screenshots of the game to enjoy. It's looking simply stunning, so rather than...
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Scores March Release Date, New Trailer Appears
New details confirmed!
Nintendo has given upcoming Switch exclusive Kirby and the Forgotten Land a confirmed release date, with our favourite pink puffball arriving on the eShop and at retail on 25th March. Initially revealed back in September, Kirby and the Forgotten Land has players joining Kirby on a brand new 3D platforming adventure, with new...
Saturday20th Nov 2021
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
Learn some more about the pink puffball's next adventure
One Switch release we're definitely keen to get our hands on in 2022 is Kirby and the Forgotten Land - a new 3D platformer that places Kirby in a mysterious setting filled with abandoned structures of the past. With the game scheduled to arrive in Spring 2022, it comes as no surprise that...
