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Kirby Air Riders’ forgotten feature
For the most part, Kirby Air Riders has been a success. As of June 2026, the game has sold just under two million copies, which is pretty solid considering Kirby is still rather niche in the west and this is a racing spin-off rather than a mainline game. That being said, not every aspect of Kirby...
Smash Bros. director shares thoughts on originality in games, says “industry that loses its originality will ultimately just die a slow death”
Masahiro Sakurai, the legendary director behind iconic Nintendo games and franchises such as Super Smash Bros. and Kirby Air Riders, has revealed that the “Game Designers Award” category at the Japan Game Awards is being discontinued. The award has been around since 2010 and recognizes games based...
Next Mario Kart World Update Out Now, Final Kirby Air Riders Amiibo Revealed
Will kicking it old school make Mario Kart World more palatable to those who prefer worlds closed? Two of the best selling Switch 2 games received new information today. Mario Kart World's version 1.8 update is out now, and in addition to adding two more Knockout Tours a "Vs Race" option is...
Save 26% Off Kirby Air Riders for the Nintendo Switch 2
It's as if Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros had a baby, and then Kirby ate it.
The Nintendo Switch 2's power boost is finally starting to pay off
Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, and Splatoon Raiders all show us what Nintendo is able to do with a more powerful console.
Kirby Air Riders' Summer Games Done Quick debut proves why it's the Switch 2's best game
Kirby Air Riders made its debut at this year's Summer Games Done Quick with a record-breaking performance.
Random: Katsuhiro Harada Describes Masahiro Sakurai As "A Saiyan"
"he’ll say something that sounds exactly like Goku". Legendary developer Masahiro Sakurai has more than proven his worth in the industry, having helmed all-timers like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Kirby Air Riders, and Kid Icarus: Uprising, while also providing one of the most comprehensive series...
Kirby fans are eating good as Nintendo serves up pre-orders for the new Chef Kawasaki amiibo
Nintendo has unveiled that the Chef Kawasaki and Hop Star amiibo for Kirby Air Riders will drop on September 3, and he's already up for pre-order.
Kirby Air Riders Is Getting A New amiibo This September
And King Dedede is out today. The Kirby Air Riders amiibo line is expanding this week and in the future. Apart from the release of the King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo today, Nintendo has now confirmed the date for the next release. As revealed on its official Japanese website, the Chef Kawasaki &...
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Kirby Air Riders reveals Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra amiibo, King Dedede & Tank Star release date [update: Chef Kawasaki release date]
March 4: Two more amiibo are joining the Kirby Air Riders line, with Nintendo having just revealed the Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra figures. Release dates will be provided later. Similar to other Kirby Air Riders amiibo, characters can be swapped with Air Ride Machines. That’s not...
Save 30% Off Kirby Air Riders for Switch 2 During the Amazon Prime Day Sale
Battle-hungry kart racer starring Kirby and friends.
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