User:GuyNamedSean

Yes!!!
I sent an email to Nintendo about Kirby Wii, here is my email and the return.

My Email

Back in summer of 2005, in the Nintendo Summer Catalog, a game titled Kirby was set for release on the GameCube. That game was later moved to the Wii. A trailer for the game has been leaked on to YouTube, and the person with the YouTube account HouseofMario, who claims to be a Japanese Nintendo employee, stated that the game would be released in late 2008/early 2009, dependng on region. Many gaming sites have some, but little info on the game. I have also heard that in fall of last year, the info on an untitled Kirby game was removed. Wikipedia even has an article for the game under Kirby (Wii). Could you please verify/invalidate this information? Many people are researching this game, but to no avail. And could you possibly report the game's status?

On behalf of the Kirby-loving community, GuyNamedSean.

The Return

Hello, As you may have heard, a Kirby game for the Wii has been announced in Japan. So far, there has been no official announcement of a release in the North American market. While I’m unable to offer a specific reason regarding this title, there are many reasons that Nintendo or any other publisher may decide to release a game in one market, but not another. These can include difficulty or cost of localization, the size and financial strength of the publisher, the size of the distribution network, and (most often) the idea that the game will simply not be accepted or enjoyed in another market. However, there are (like you) real fans of those games or franchises in this market who would love nothing more than to see these games on store shelves here. I understand (and sometimes even share) your frustration! Having said that, please understand that those fans may constitute too small a portion of the gaming public to justify the costs associated with bringing a game here. Of course, you never know what the future holds, as evidenced by the appearance in this market of previously Japan-only franchises like Advance Wars and Fire Emblem. Keep an eye on our website (http://www.nintendo.com) for all the latest news as it becomes available. Sincerely, Nintendo of America Inc. Mitch Crim

The game is being made, it just might not be released here...