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Kirby's Epic Yarn is clearly intended for children. Even more than other Kirby games. Its cutscenes are storybook sequences narrated by a single voice actor, who does little voices for each character. The main antagonist is an evil knitter. You are pulled into a magical sock. You can't die.

But even though I seem to be well beyond the age range of this game, I was thoroughly charmed by Kirby's Epic Yarn, and I absolutely delighted in the sight of every stage. Developer Good-Feel, quite honestly, put more thought into the presentation of this game than it needed to. This was clearly a labor of love for everyone involved, and that love comes through in the final experience.

#review In recent years, top people at Nintendo have vowed, despite scorn and eye-rolls, to make games that keep people smiling. Ignoring the grumps, the company brings us Kirby's Epic Yarn, a Wii testament to the potency of joy. More »

One of the most visually creative platformers hits the Wii system, but is it any good?

#screengrab Crocheted amigurumi Kirby doll made by reader Christina K. in anticipation of the launch of Kirby's Epic Yarn. Without a pattern, too!. Kirby looks delightful - and a little like a hacky sack. Don't let him near any hippies, Christina! More »

A portion of a 1up review… Even with the deviations from what you might expect from the plucky pink puff, Epic Yarn most assuredly feels like a Kirby game; you have solid platforming, off-the-charts cuteness, and even throwbacks to familiar Dream Land characters and settings. And with the collectibles, minigames, and medals, what would otherwise be [...]

The official website Kirby’s Epic Yarn has now fully opened, and it has a bunch of fun content worth checking out. The game is just around the corner, and these new goodies should help to keep you entertained until then. Just make sure you bring along a buddy for the co-op action! Site here [...]

#wii Japanese comedy duo "Hannya" are appearing in a series of TV ads for Kirby's Epic Yarn. That's comedian Satoshi Kanada dressed as the "girlfriend". More »

Kirby's Epic Yarn bears little resemblance to traditional Kirby games, and it partners the beloved pink sphere with a new character, Prince Fluff. It turns out, according to an Iwata Asks interview with Good-Feel and Nintendo staff, that there's a good reason for both -- Epic Yarn was originally Prince Fluff's game.

Wario Land: Shake It! director Madoka Yamauchi came up with an idea for "World of Fluff" and designed it around the Prince Fluff character. Nintendo loved the idea, but thought something was missing from the "warm" world Good-Feel had created. Nintendo proposed turning it into a Kirby game last year.

Producer Etsunobu Ebisu said that having Kirby in the world gives Epic Yarn "a greater feeling of existing." Also, we're sure, Kirby gives it a greater feeling of hope for good sales.

Surprising revelations from the latest Iwata Asks column.

- Kirby’s Epic Yarn (9/8/9/10, 36 points): “The game’s not just about looking cute — the way the gameplay takes advantage of this yarn world is brilliant. Even if you’ve encountered these sorts of obstacles in other action games, they seem fresh all over again here. It’s a great action game, too, and if [...]

- Snowy Fields: wintery landscape of white hills and snow covered landscapes, enemies lob giant snowballs that are actually massive wads of cotton, snowballs can roll Kirby up and toss him over a hill, Kirby can transform into a sled and boost off of ramps - Dolphin Kirby: leap up into the air and perform air [...]

Kirby’s Epic YarnTM Format: Wii™ Launch Date: 10/17/10 ESRB: E (Everyone): Mild Cartoon Violence Game Type: 2-D Platformer Players: 1-2 simultaneous Publisher: Nintendo Developer: Good-Feel Website: www.nintendo.com Current game information as of September 29, 2010 Go Behind the Seams with Kirby! Kirby’s first console platform game since the Nintendo 64™ days introduces an amazing new look based on animated yarn and a world of cloth and [...]

#screengrab What happened to Kirby, indeed. I'd say that thing is an epic yard. Seen in an email Nintendo sent to gamers this morning. Thanks to reader Christian C. More »

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- cutscenes throughout the game - use your thread to reveal secrets and open new areas - Lava Landing level: erupting geysers, rising lava tides, walls of fire that you must put out by transforming into a firetruck - tilt Wiimote to aim fire host - Dino Land level: pterodactyls, Apatosauruses - Cool Cave level allows Kirby to unravel himself [...]

I got to go hands on with the game Monday afternoon; impressions coming today when we have an open window to feature the article. For now though, check out the new trailer (in 720p) and a bunch of new assets! —cort Direct Link Check out the rest of the images in our Flickr set!

Direct link and 5 more videos here More screens and art at the official Japanese site North American teaser site here

We get a fresh look at the ambitious old-school platformer with a decidedly new-school appearance.

#impressions I couldn't stop thinking about it. More »