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Kirby Air Riders' grand Direct unveiling was classic Sakurai, as he jokes it's not another Mario Kart clone


Nintendo has unveiled Kirby Air Riders in a new Direct presentation that was classic Sakurai.

Acceleration is automatic, meaning the stick is used purely for steering, while a single button is used to brake before releasing for a speed boost - that's how you drift around corners. Sakurai remains as charming and meticulous as ever | Image credit: Nintendo Air Ride is the main mode and sees six racers competing around courses. Here's Sakurai checking out his own game | Image credit: Nintendo Then players enter stadiums to compete in minigames, based on the stats buffed in the previous stage.

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Watch today's Kirby Air Riders Direct here