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GiftedACIII
08/18/2025
08:54 AM
#1
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45 minutes, wow that's bigger than Mario Kart World and Bananza's directs combined. How big is this game?!
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FurryPhilosifer
08/18/2025
08:58 AM
#2
Sweet.

I wouldn't take the length as an indication of the amount of content in the game. Sakurai's presentations always tend to be super granular. He'll probably spend six minutes talking about Kirby recolours.

Then again, he seemingly also can't help but jam pack every idea he has into a game. So it probably will be content rich.
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Garlands_Soul
08/18/2025
08:58 AM
#3
All I want is more city trial maps and this will be game of the decade
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Solar_Crimson
08/18/2025
08:58 AM
#4
Sweet. I'm curious to hear his thoughts on working on a Kirby game for the first time in over 20 years.
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Lvaneede
08/18/2025
09:05 AM
#5
wow, 45 minutes? How much content does this game have?
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BakonBitz
08/18/2025
09:05 AM
#6
Seems like the only time I saw this announcement was through the Nintendo Today app. It would've definitely gone under the radar if people didn't share it, IMO.

Anyway, bitching aside about how they handled that app, can't wait to see the game in motion! We only saw a CG trailer last time.
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KFHEWUI
08/18/2025
12:36 PM
#8
Yes, yes, yes!

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Dark_twisted
08/18/2025
12:42 PM
#9
Lvaneede posted...
wow, 45 minutes? How much content does this game have?

Hard to say. Sakurai once had a 45 minute direct going over Terry Bogard in Smash.
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EndOfDiscOne
08/18/2025
12:54 PM
#10
I might watch it just for Sakurai
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Skittycream
08/18/2025
12:56 PM
#11
Ayyyy.
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Scarecrow17
08/18/2025
01:07 PM
#12
I am so excited. I loved Kirby Air Ride in the GameCube. September release please.
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TendoDRM
08/18/2025
01:12 PM
#14
Don't really care about Kirby Air Ride, but it'll be nice to hear from Sakurai again.
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mehmeh1
08/18/2025
01:16 PM
#16
what are the chances for no city trial
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Hambo
08/18/2025
01:36 PM
#17
Yesssssss. But also nooooo, this is gonna be the thing that finally really makes me want a Switch 2.
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solosnake
08/18/2025
01:39 PM
#18
what is Kirby air ride? Is it a racing game?
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KFHEWUI
08/18/2025
01:48 PM
#19
solosnake posted...
what is Kirby air ride? Is it a racing game?

Yes. It was released on GCN. Originally it was going to be a N64 title.
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solosnake
08/18/2025
01:50 PM
#20
ehh, we just got Mario kart world. Not sure im up for another racing game just yet
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GeminiDeus
08/19/2025
07:49 AM
#21
Will Sakurai talk about the next Smash game? Will he tell us the release date of Silk Song? So exciting!

For real though, while I may not be interested in the game, I am interested in hearing Sakurai talk about it.
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tremain07
08/19/2025
07:57 AM
#22
Adeline and ribbon better be playable
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Rob_the_Ninja
08/19/2025
08:02 AM
#23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcxHHCgXBd8
GiftedACIII
08/19/2025
09:02 AM
#24
Starting
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QtkHiB7WKf4
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Rob_the_Ninja
08/19/2025
09:03 AM
#25
Is this running on the same engine as Smash? It looks really similar to it.
GiftedACIII
08/19/2025
09:08 AM
#26
Dark Mind theme
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GiftedACIII
08/19/2025
09:08 AM
#27
Ok these are the random enemies. Show off the dream friends pls
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GiftedACIII
08/19/2025
09:12 AM
#28
There we go!
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Hejiru
08/19/2025
09:12 AM
#29
Sakurai finally beat the "only my characters" allegations.
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GiftedACIII
08/19/2025
09:14 AM
#30
Everyone can use copy abilities lmao
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Rob_the_Ninja
08/19/2025
09:14 AM
#31
Everyone can use copy abilities.
GiftedACIII
08/19/2025
09:15 AM
#32
I really hope there's more riders though. Other than Susie that's just the Kirby Fighters 2 roster, well besides the generic enemies originating from Sakurai's games.
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Rob_the_Ninja
08/19/2025
09:23 AM
#33
Battle Chariot reminds me of Axel from Twisted Metal.
Hejiru
08/19/2025
09:30 AM
#34
Oh gosh Dyna Blade looks gorgeous in HD.
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GiftedACIII
08/19/2025
09:47 AM
#36
Dark matter! Possible story mode?
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Rob_the_Ninja
08/19/2025
09:47 AM
#37
November 20th.

Huh, wonder if Metroid Prime 4 got delayed out of this year.
Evolician
08/19/2025
09:49 AM
#38
lol I forgot about this and tuned in right as it was ending
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McmadnessV3
08/19/2025
09:50 AM
#39
Looks good to me.
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Skittycream
08/19/2025
09:52 AM
#40
I will be purchasing this game day 1, even though I still won't have a Switch 2 by then.
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Solar_Crimson
08/19/2025
09:57 AM
#41
Sakurai giving copy abilities to everyone has "I created this franchise. I can do whatever I want with it." energy. lmao

Also, he definitely threw shade at Mario Kart World when he said too many racers in a race would be too hectic.
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CyricZ
08/19/2025
10:01 AM
#42
I'm not even the biggest mark for this game but I just love watching Sakurai present. He's so good at it. :)

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Garlands_Soul
08/19/2025
10:24 AM
#44
Looks fucking sweet. So excited for it
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Phantom_Nook
08/19/2025
10:31 AM
#45
this direct got me properly excited for the game. even though I'm planning to get the MKW bundle once I pick up a Switch 2, I'll still get this game.
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LightHawKnight
08/19/2025
10:43 AM
#46
That was a fun direct. Damn the game looks good.
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Frosted_Midna
08/19/2025
10:48 AM
#47
I want the game.
It's more than good, it's alive!
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GiftedACIII
08/19/2025
11:06 AM
#48
https://twitter.com/newworld_86/status/1957808378614321617
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Solar_Crimson
08/19/2025
11:07 AM
#49
GiftedACIII posted...
https://twitter.com/newworld_86/status/1957808378614321617
Someone didn't get to the true ending of Kirby's Dream Land 3. (Granted, Gooey didn't have a single eye in that form.)
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GiftedACIII
08/19/2025
11:09 AM
#50
Solar_Crimson posted...
Someone didn't get to the true ending of Kirby's Dream Land 3. (Granted, Gooey didn't have a single eye in that form.)

He also does it in Star Allies/Fighters 2 but yeah it's the one eye that's new and rather unexpected for Air Riders.
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