Kirby: Planet Robobot director on the name, dev length, scrapped story idea, more
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Over on Miiverse, the first “Kirby: Planet Robobot Ask-a-thon” was hosted yesterday. Fans were able to ask director Shinya Kumazaki several questions about the game.
In the new Q&A, Kumazaki talked about the game’s name, how long it took to develop, a scrapped idea involving the story, and more. Head past the break for all of Kumazaki’s comments.
Kirby: Planet Robobot concept art for Robobot armor
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The Japanese Kirby: Planet Robobot website has updated again with more concept art. This time, it focuses on designs for the various forms of Kirby’s Robobot armor. Check them out below:
At first, HAL planned to name it Powered Armor, and have five different type of robots:
– Multi-Leg Cannon Pod
– Jet Fighter
– Gear
– Spanner
– (Screw) Driver
However, this idea didn’t get approved, so they decided to choose just the Spanner type and made about 100 designs for the Robobot.
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Play Nintendo Show episode 3: “Do The Robobot in Kirby: Planet Robobot”
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The third Play Nintendo Show has gone live. The new video, posted below, focuses on Kirby: Planet Robobot as Andrew and Izzy share their top copy abilities alongside tips and tricks.
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Kirby: Planet Robobot gets a new Japanese commercial
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Nintendo has put out a new Japanese commercial for Kirby: Planet Robobot. Take a look at the new advert below.
June 2016 NPD: Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS surpass 2 and 3 million copies sold respectively, more
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Nintendo has shared some early information about its sales performance in the United States during the month of June 2016. Next week, the NPD report will be published in full.
In terms of actual numbers, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U has surpassed two million units sold. Smash Bros. for 3DS has topped three million units in the states.
Nintendo also said that sales of the 3DS family rose by 39 percent last month. Kirby: Planet Robobot placed fourth on NPD’s retail charts. Rhythm Heaven Megamix, a digital-only title, sat atop the eShop charts for most of the month.
Kirby: Planet Robobot accolades trailer
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Kirby: Planet Robobot may have come out last month, but Nintendo has just now put out a trailer to highlight the game’s accolades. View it below.
Kirby: Planet Robobot concept art for Haltmann Works Company and Susie
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The Japanese Kirby: Planet Robobot website was updated once again today. On the page, new concept art was posted. We have a look at images for the Haltmann Works Company and Susie in the gallery below.
Photos of the Kirby: Planet Robobot celebration event at Smashbox Studios
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Earlier today, Nintendo hosted a special Kirby: Planet Robobot event at Smashbox Studios which was attended which was attended by kids and celebrities alike. A few photos have now hit the net, which we have below.
Photo 1
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids meet Kirby at the Kirby: Planet Robobot celebration at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. In the new sci-fi adventure game, available now for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, Kirby has the power to save his world from enemies with his mechanized Robobot Armor.
Photo 2
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Peyton List from Disney’s “Bunk’d’ who is starring in the upcoming feature “The Thinning” and Spencer List from “The Bachelors” interact with Kirby at the Kirby: Planet Robobot celebration at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. Kirby: Planet Robobot, the latest instalment in the popular franchise, available now for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.
Photo 3
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, Peyton List from Disney’s “Bunk’d’ who is starring in the upcoming feature “The Thinning” attends the Kirby: Planet Robobot event celebrating the game’s launch at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. In this new action-packed adventure, Kirby gets new abilities and transformations, such as flamethrower arms and buzz-saw hands.
Photo 4
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids play the Kirby: Planet Robobot game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. Kirby: Planet Robobot, the new sci-fi adventure game that features the iconic character in mechanized Robobot Armor and allows players to scan amiibo to give Kirby special abilities, is now available.
Photo 5
In this photo provided by Nintendo of America, kids show their custom Kirby t-shirts at the Kirby: Planet Robobot celebration at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, California, on June 22, 2016. In the new sci-fi adventure game, available now for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, Kirby has the power to save his world from enemies with his mechanized Robobot Armor.
Source: Nintendo PR
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Kirby: Planet Robobot – “Build a Bot” video
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The Play Nintendo YouTube channel has a new promo of sorts up for Kirby: Planet Robobot. In the video below, Dr. Landerson and his “assistant” Ziegfried talk about the game itself and show off what they’ve been building as they try to create one of their own Robobots.
Kirby: Planet Robobot director shares a launch message on Miiverse
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Kirby: Planet Robobot launched in North America and Europe on Friday. To celebrate, director Shinya Kumazaki posted a message on Miiverse.
Kumazaki talked about Planet Robobot itself before moving on to Kirby in general. He mentioned the series’ 25th anniversary coming up next year and HAL’s plans “to keep taking the Kirby series to new heights for years to come”.
We’ve posted the full message below.
