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There's A Lot We Already Know About Kirby News For 2025

Nov 27, 2024

As 2025 approaches, the excitement for Kirby's future is palpable. The hosts reflect on the surprising lack of new game announcements this year, while speculating on what’s next for the franchise. They dive into nostalgia with discussions on Super Smash Bros. and classic titles available through Nintendo Switch Online. The potential for a Kirby RPG sparks imagination, along with hopes for innovative projects that blend 2D and 3D styles. Fans can look forward to remastered games and continuous support for their favorite pink hero.

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The podcast emphasizes the unusual absence of new Kirby game announcements for 2025, prompting speculation about upcoming releases due to previous consistency.

A strong desire for a Kirby RPG is expressed, highlighting how unique copy abilities could enhance gameplay and storytelling mechanics.

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Lack of Kirby Game Releases

The discussion highlights the rare occurrence of no new Kirby game announcements or releases in a year, which hasn't happened since 2009. The speakers express their surprise at this void, especially considering the consistent annual releases of Kirby titles in recent years. They speculate that the upcoming year, 2025, must bring announcements regarding new Kirby games due to this unusual hiatus. The anticipation around the potential for a new Kirby title reflects both the series' popularity and the expectation that Nintendo will address this gap.

Intro

2min

Nostalgia and New Beginnings: Super Smash Bros. on Switch

4min

Rediscovering Nintendo Classics

5min

The Future of Kirby: Exploring New Horizons

18min

Kirby Games and Future Prospects

7min

Reviving GameCube Classics for Switch

13min

The Wish for a Kirby RPG

7min

It's almost 2025, and while the biggest announcements for the Switch's successor are still shrouded in mystery, there's already a lot we know about what's coming for Kirby next year. In this episode, Sean and Gigi break down what for sure is coming, what is likely coming based on our best estimates, and even a few more wild predictions toward the end.

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